LIVE from Cooperstown! - Mariano Rivera & Mike Mussina's Hall of Fame Induction

ALCS Edition: Yankees Look to Bounce Back against Astros

During a game 4 rainout, Mike and Harry discuss the first three games of the American League Championship Series. The Yankees are down 2-1 in the best of 7 series.  In this playoff edition, the animals discuss... * The missed opportunities in Game 3 * Previewing the pitching matchups for the rest of the series * The emergence of Gleyber Torres as a superstar. So why is he batting 5th?  * How serious is the Giancarlo Stanton injury?  * The Washington Nationals are headed to the World Series

Severino, Betances and Stanton return from injury. Will they bring the Yankees a World Series?

With the Yankees battling for home-field advantage, Harry and Mike talk about the home stretch before the postseason. Topics include: - Who is the most important piece coming back from injury?  - Aaron Hicks is done for the year. Harry and Mike discuss the 7-year contract after an injury-riddled season.  - D.J. LeMahieu fights for a batting title.  - Plus, they revisit their preseason bold predictions including Harry's oracle-like prediction of Mike Tauchman's breakout. That type of analysis you only find on the Sports Animals.

MLB Trade Deadline Review: Yankees Stand Pat

The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees did not make a major move. On this episode of the podcast, Harry and Mike review the big deals at the deadline and discuss how the Yankees inaction impacts the balance of power in the American League the rest of the way this season.  Spoiler Alert: Mike is despondent, and Harry is wearing his therapist hat in this episode.

Are the Minnesota Twins pennant contenders? - Guest "Minnesota Andy"

Harry and Mike are joined by guest "Minnesota Andy" Kahl to discuss one of the biggest surprises in baseball: the Minnesota Twins. As they watch the game of the year (AARON HICKS!), they ask are the Twins legit pennant contenders?  Topics tonight: * What has gotten in to the Twins this year? How good is this young core?  * Harry and I don't think managers matter that much but does new manager Rocco Baldelli deserve some credit?  * Should the Twins add pieces at the deadline? If so, what pieces do they need?

LIVE from Cooperstown! - Mariano Rivera & Mike Mussina's Hall of Fame Induction

Harry and Mike record live from the infield in Cooperstown, New York ahead of Mariano Rivera and Mike Mussina's inductions into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.