The Dodgers repeat as World Series champs in an instant classic Game 7 — capped by Will Smith’s 11th-inning go ahead shot and Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s zero-rest heroics. We break down Shohei Ohtani’s historic postseason — 10 Ks and 3 HRs in one NLCS game — plus the Blue Jays’ near-miss, the Mariners’ bright future, and the Brewers’ collapse. Then we dig into payroll vs revenue, why MLB needs a salary floor, and what’s next this offseason. Season 1 finale — thanks for riding with us. 🔥

Episode Summary
Dodgers’ dynasty talk, Toronto’s heartbreak, and Ohtani’s legendary October headline our postseason recap. We hit Yamamoto’s dominance, Vlad Jr.’s breakout, Seattle’s next steps, and how Milwaukee ran out of juice. The crew closes out Season 1 debating which teams are built to last — and how MLB’s spending gap shapes the game.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro & Dodgers repeat
03:00 Yamamoto’s MVP-level postseason
05:20 Will Smith’s record-setting series
08:00 Blue Jays’ heartbreak & future outlook
17:20 Shohei Ohtani’s historic NLCS
24:20 Mariners’ what-ifs & offseason needs
46:30 Brewers’ postseason collapse
53:20 Payroll vs revenue debate
1:07:00 Salary-floor talk & MLB lockout outlook
1:14:20 Season 1 wrap-up and thanks

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The regular season is over and the playoff bracket is locked in. In this episode, we break down all the top stories in baseball: the Mets collapsing on the final day, the Reds sneaking in despite losing to Milwaukee, and the Blue Jays winning the AL East to set up a Yankees–Red Sox Wild Card clash in the Bronx. We also look at the Cubs vs. Padres series, whether the Dodgers can cruise past the Reds, and Shohei Ohtani tying a franchise record with 55 home runs. Plus, the Astros miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016, Pete Alonso opts out to test free agency, and we share injury updates, fantasy baseball reflections, and predictions for the Wild Card round.

Chapters
00:00 – Playoff Intro
01:20 – Mets Collapse
12:06 – Reds Sneak In
22:44 – Blue Jays Take the East
28:47 – Yankees vs. Red Sox Wild Card
36:07 – Why Game One Matters
39:26 – Cubs vs. Padres Breakdown
46:32 – Ohtani’s 55 HR Season
51:01 – Astros Miss October
57:15 – Pete Alonso Hits Free Agency
01:01:48 – Mets’ Rotation Concerns
01:06:30 – Fantasy Recap
01:14:04 – Injury Notes & Wild Card Picks
01:23:26 – Boston vs. New York Predictions

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Summary

In Episode 25 of Toast Sports Baseball, we dive into the final week of the regular season. The Guardians are red-hot and closing in on the Tigers in the AL Central, while the Reds’ sweep of the Cubs has shaken up the NL Wild Card race. Mike Trout joins the 400-homer club, and Cal Raleigh passes Ken Griffey Jr. with his record-setting 57th bomb of the year.

We spotlight breakout prospects like Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle, break down the latest injuries, and run through who’s hot and who’s not heading into October. Plus, our “Buttered, Plain, or Burnt” segment takes on Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson, and Elly De La Cruz. The crew closes with series predictions and a look ahead to the postseason.

Chapters

00:00 – Guardians’ Surge in the AL Central
11:53 – Reds’ Wild Card Push & Cal Raleigh’s HR Record
16:56 – Mike Trout’s 400th HR & Hall of Fame Legacy
34:49 – MVP Race & Team Dynamics
39:12 – Minor League Prospects to Watch
51:00 – “Buttered, Plain, or Burnt?” (Witt, Henderson, De La Cruz)
1:00:38 – League Standings & Playoff Picture
1:06:21 – October Predictions & Team Outlooks
1:09:21 – Key Injury Updates
1:11:29 – Hot & Cold Players of the Week
1:18:09 – Final Regular Season Series PicksStay Toasty!!