26.08: Take Me Out to the Parking Lot

26.11: No Division & No-Hitters

As we enter June, Gabriel and Caitlin wave the white flag on the NL East race. They relive some memorable no-no's and debate whether combined no-hitters really count. Plus: the looming CBA showdown, the 1972 season, Christopher Sanchez's historic run, and one of baseball's all-time hall monitors, Brian McCann, gets chopped. * 00:00 Intro + Correcting The Record * 03:48 Around the League Roundup * 15:16 Expiring CBA: Players Union vs. The Owners * 21:37 Phillies Week in Review * 27:46 Mets Week in Review * 34:15 Phitin' Words: NL East, We Never Had a Chance * 36:08 Amazin' Take: What She Said * 40:29 Reflecting on No-Hitters, combined or otherwise * 53:54 Rivalry Corner: 1972 * 55:32 Historical Context of 1972 Baseball * 58:12 The Legacy of Roberto Clemente * 01:00:25 The Chopping Block: James McCann * 01:03:53 X-Factors & Look Ahead * 01:03:53 Looking Ahead: Predictions and X-Factors

26.10: Take the Under on .500

Another frustrating week for both teams. Gabriel and Caitlin reluctantly break down the viral “Tarps Off” movement taking over MLB crowds, Trea Turner’s approach at the plate has Phillies fans losing patience, and Gabriel is just about ready to throw the paper bag over his head. The main segment looks at MLB’s growing gambling culture and whether sports betting is starting to erode the integrity of the game. Plus: a Memorial Day reflection, Roberto Clemente’s historic 1971 World Series, and Austin Riley lands on the chopping block. * 00:00 Intro + Memorial Day Reflection * 03:12 Around the League Roundup * 16:27 Phillies Week in Review * 22:10 Mets Week in Review * 27:18 Phitin' Words: Dear Trea, Stop Sucking * 36:53 Amazin' Take: Retire the Number or Give it Up * 39:48 MLB Goes All In on Sports Betting * 53:20 New chapter * 01:02:13 Chopping Block: Austin Riley * 01:04:35 X-Factors & Look Ahead

26.09: Heat Wave and Hot Streaks

The weather’s heating up and so are the boys! Gabriel and Caitlin break down a big week including comeback wins, Kyle Schwarber’s absurd home run pace, and whether the Mets’ youth movement is finally injecting some life into Queens. Plus: walk-up songs, Aaron Nola panic watch is officially on, the return of the P00P Series, Acuña gets chopped, and the rivalry corner looks at 1970. * 00:00 Intro + Choosing a walk-up song * 17:28 Phillies Week in Review * 25:05 Mets Week in Review * 32:05 Phitin' Words: A Nola Epiphany? * 38:33 Amazin' Take: The Kids are Alright! * 47:18 Non-NL East Rivals * 01:00:03 Rivalry Corner: 1970 * 01:06:34 Chopping Block: Ronald Acuña Jr. * 01:09:28 X-Factors and Look ahead

26.08: Take Me Out to the Parking Lot

Caitlin & Gabriel look back at the week that was as both teams try to dig out of their early season slumps. The Phillies are surging while the Mets continue their maddening one-step-up, two-steps-back routine. Could A.J. Ewing be the spark the Mets are looking for? Gabriel has a softball epiphany, while Caitlin urges fans to give Crawford time to develop. The main segment asks when it's okay to shut the game off, and the two relive the improbable comebacks they missed by leaving early. The Rivalry Corner revisits the 1969 Miracle Mets, and Death itself lands on The Chopping Block. * 00:00 Intro & Catching Up * 03:08 Look Around the League * 11:17 Phillies Week in Review * 21:33 Mets Week in Review * 30:24 Amazin' Take: A Rec Softball Epiphany * 38:33 Phitin' Words: Give Crawford Some Time * 41:46 Main Segment: Tuning Out & Leaving Early * 53:24 The Rivalry Corner: 1969 * 01:02:32 The Chopping Block * 01:07:09 Looking Ahead: Predictions and Key Players

26.07: Win for Mama!

Caitlin's pumped for playoff hockey and basketball, meanwhile Gabriel couldn't care less about the Knicks and used to rock an Iverson jersey, so no fireworks there. They recap both teams' weeks before Caitlin makes a call for Philly fan unity and Gabriel sounds off on the Mets' gimmicky home run celebration. The pair also tackle one of baseball's great moral dilemmas: if you snag a ball at the park, do you keep it? The Rivalry Corner heads to 1968—the Year of the Pitcher—Dan Uggla lands on the Chopping Block, and the two close it out with a Mother's Day send-off. * 00:00 Intro + Look Around the League * 15:22 Phillies Week in Review * 20:53 Mets Week in Review * 30:57 Phitin' Words: Philly Fans Unite! * 38:13 Amazin' Take: Enough with the gimmicks * 42:58 Fan Etiquette: Are You Keeping the Ball? * 56:03 Rivalry Corner: 1968 * 01:02:43 Chopping Block: Dan Uggla's Legacy * 01:05:41 Picks and Predictions for Upcoming Games * 01:11:09 Mother's Day Wishes & Baseball Memories