In Episode 21 of Toast Sports Baseball, we break down the biggest MLB storylines of the week — from the playoff pressure mounting on both New York teams to Pete Alonso’s new Mets home run record. We dive into the Guardians’ stunning AL Central comeback push, the Brewers’ rare second 10-game win streak of the season, and what history says about their chances. Then, we rank three of the most dominant closers in baseball history — Billy Wagner, Craig Kimbrel, and Aroldis Chapman — comparing stats, dominance, and the art of shutting the door. Plus, we cover the latest MLB standings, playoff outlooks, key fantasy baseball trades, injury updates, and the must-watch weekend series.

Chapters
00:00 New York Teams in Jeopardy
12:16 Pete Alonso's Historic Home Run Record
21:17 Cleveland Guardians' Remarkable Comeback
27:14 Brewers' Historic Winning Streak
32:09 Brewers' Playoff Prospects & Small Ball Strategy
38:44 The Importance of Power Hitting in Playoffs
44:46 Analyzing Legendary Closers: Buttered, Plain, or Burnt?
59:30 Current MLB Standings & Brewers' Dominance
59:38 Current MLB Standings & Team Performances
01:03:13 AL Wild Card Predictions & Analysis
01:04:11 NL Wild Card Overview & Surprises
01:05:25 Weekly Predictions Recap
01:07:46 Fantasy Baseball Trades & Strategies
01:10:30 Injury Updates & Player Performances
01:21:08 Upcoming Series Matchups & Predictions