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S2 Ep. 8 - Red Sox Panic Move, ABS Is Changing Games, and Wild Early MLB Takes

The Boston Red Sox hit the panic button early, firing Alex Cora and multiple coaches after a slow start—raising serious concerns about Craig Breslow, ownership, and the direction of the franchise. We break down the full timeline, including the Rafael Devers fallout, roster construction issues, and why this situation might get worse before it gets better. We also dive into the impact of MLB’s new ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) challenge system, including early stats, team success rates, and how players like Salvador Perez, Pete Alonso, and Rob Refsnyder are already influencing games in real time. Plus, Real or Noise debates, including whether the NL Central is the best division in baseball, if the Oakland Athletics can win the AL West, and whether Mike Trout can return to MVP form. We wrap with Buttered, Plain, or Burnt featuring Cam Schlittler, Parker Messick, and Justin Wrobleski, plus key fantasy baseball targets to add or avoid, a weekend series recap, and the top MLB matchups to watch this weekend. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro01:00 – Red Sox fire Alex Cora + organizational dysfunction16:30 – ABS system impact + early trends37:00 – Real or Noise58:00 – Buttered, Plain, or Burnt (young pitchers)1:09:30 – Fantasy targets to add & avoid1:16:30 – Weekend series recap1:22:00 – Series to watch this weekend Stay Toasty!

S2 Ep. 7 - Mets Collapse, Díaz Out for Months, and a 40 HR Prediction

The Mets are in a full collapse right now — 11 straight losses, no offense, and major questions across the entire organization. AJ, KC, and Joe break down what’s actually going wrong in Queens, whether this is fixable, and why the pressure is already mounting on the coaching staff. We also dive into the latest on Edwin Díaz heading for elbow surgery and what it means long-term — not just for this season, but for his future as an elite closer. Then it’s time for Real or Noise, featuring a bold take on Munetaka Murakami’s power and whether a 40+ home run season is actually realistic. Plus: fantasy baseball targets, traps, and another round of Buttered, Plain, or Burnt with some of the biggest names in the game. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:30 Mets Collapse Breakdown 05:30 Is This Fixable 10:00 Can the Mets Recover 11:50 Manager Pressure and Hoerner Decision 15:50 Edwin Díaz Injury News 18:30 Are We Past Peak Díaz 24:10 Real or Noise Mets Finish Last 32:20 Real or Noise Murakami 40 HRs 40:10 Real or Noise Jose Soriano Cy Young 49:00 Buttered Plain or Burnt Returning Aces 56:40 Fantasy Targets 1:02:50 Fantasy Traps 1:08:00 Weekly Predictions Recap and Standings Stay Toasty!

S2 Ep. 6 - MLB Injury Crisis, Contenders Falling Behind, Fantasy Targets & More

The season is just getting started and things are already getting weird. In this episode, we break down the early wave of MLB injuries and how they’re already impacting the standings—plus which teams might already be in trouble. We also bring back Buttered, Plain or Burnt, run through some Real or Noise takes, dive into fantasy baseball targets and traps, and close it out with Series to Watch heading into the weekend. If you're looking for MLB analysis, fantasy insight, and real conversations about what's actually happening across the league, this one’s packed. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + What’s going on around the league 01:15 – MLB Injury Wave: Cubs breakdown (rotation issues, bullpen struggles) 06:10 – Houston Astros: Injuries, losing streak, and early season concerns 12:15 – Toronto Blue Jays: Depth issues and falling behind in AL East 19:00 – Most surprising teams so far (overperformers & underperformers) 30:20 – Real or Noise segment (Jordan Walker, Ben Rice, Yordan Alvarez, Mason Miller) 49:20 – Buttered, Plain or Burnt returns (Rays, Pirates, Twins debate) 1:03:00 – Fantasy Baseball: Targets to add right now (Noah Schultz, José Fernández, Jakob Junis) 1:09:30 – Fantasy Traps to avoid (Cade Cavalli, Grant Holmes, Pete Crow-Armstrong) 1:15:00 – Series to Watch + Weekend Predictions

S2 Ep. 5 - Prospects Getting PAID, Early Season Overreactions & Fantasy Targets

We’re one week into the MLB season and the takes are already flying. In this episode, we break down one of the biggest shifts in baseball right now—teams locking up top prospects like Konnor Griffin, Colt Emerson, and Cooper Pratt before they even establish themselves in the majors. Is this the future of roster building? Then we dive into early season overreactions—are the Red Sox actually this bad, are the Marlins for real, and could Shea Langeliers really chase history after Cal Raleigh’s 60-HR season? We wrap it up with a fantasy snapshot—targets to pick up now, players to avoid, and a few early injury situations to monitor. If you’re trying to stay ahead of the season, this is the episode you need. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro & early season reactions 01:30 – Prospects getting paid (Griffin, Emerson, Pratt) 10:30 – Why teams are paying prospects early 18:30 – Real or Noise: Red Sox struggles 23:30 – Marlins hot start 28:30 – Langeliers vs 60 HR talk 32:30 – Dodgers historic pace 38:30 – White Sox expectations 42:00 – Casual Fan Segment 49:30 – Fantasy targets (adds) 55:30 – Fantasy traps (avoids) 58:30 – Injury notes & wrap-up Stay Toasty!

S2 Ep.4 - 2026 MLB Predictions: Division Winners, MVPs, Cy Youngs & World Series Picks

We’re calling our shot. In Episode 4, we break down full-season predictions across MLB—division winners, AL and NL champs, and who’s taking home the World Series. We also lock in our MVP and Cy Young picks for both leagues, plus hit on wildcard teams and a few bold takes that could age very well… or very poorly. Let’s see who we’re riding with heading into the season. Stay Toasty!Chapters 00:00 – Episode Intro & Prediction Rules 11:44 – AL East Predictions 17:44 – AL Central Predictions 23:57 – AL West Predictions 26:05 – NL Predictions Begin 30:49 – NL East Breakdown 34:36 – NL Central Predictions 37:23 – Cubs vs Brewers Debate 41:58 – NL West Predictions 46:12 – Wild Card Picks 48:15 – AL MVP & Cy Young 51:18 – NL MVP & Cy Young 52:24 – Final Award Picks 56:43 – League Winners & World Series 01:04:35 – Weekend Series Picks