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What a Game 4! Listen to the Breakdown of the Rays Victory, Will Kershaw go deep into Game 5, Who has the Momentum, Can Mookie’s Bat Come Back to Life, plus more from Doc’s Mailbag

Game 4 of the 2020 World Series will go down as one of the most exciting games in history.  It was like a Heavyweight championship fight with two greats trading blows for the entire fight.  Can the Dodgers take back the momentum stolen by the Rays in an improbable way in the bottom of the 9th in Game 4? Are the Rays primed to keep their winning ways and knock out Kershaw early?  The experts pick the Dodgers, but the Rays are making this one very memorable. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

League Championship Week and Things are Heating Up, The First Round Manager Firings, Boone and Roberts on the Hot Seat, Joe Morgan, Can Tampa Be Stopped? Plus More From Doc's Mystery Mail Bag

The first episode of "The Backstop Show" on our new Zoom platform.  Check out the video of the episode on YouTube--Here's the link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liCsfuI8bPQ Lots of surprises from League Championship series in both leagues as the Rays look unbeatable with their awesome staff, stellar defense and timely hitting.  Can the Astros come back from a 0-3 start?  Can the Mighty Dodgers come back from their 0-2? Managers firings are happening and we discuss some of the candidates being interviewed for the White Sox opening including the Angels Tony LaRussa.  This should be an interesting off season.  Plus, we discuss the passing of another MLB legend, Joe Morgan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

Round 2 of the New Playoff System, Upcoming Free Agent Market, The Passing of Several Legends, Yaz3, Ty Cobb, Trout, Angels, Dodgers and more from Doc's Mail Bag

With the new playoff system in place, we have already seen casualties from the structure.  The upcoming free agent market looks bleak, who is in the driver's seat and who may be forced to retire.  Several baseball legends passed recently including Sweet Lou Johnson, Ron Perranowski, Jay Johnstone and Bob Gibson.  More discussions about our favorite love and hate players like Mookie Betts, Yaz3, Trout and of course Ty Cobb.  A little music tribute to start and end the show--RIP EVH --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

Playoff Surprises, Predictions for NL and AL MVP, Cy Young, & Manager of the Year, Angels, Dodgers, Yaz3 and Bruce Bochy, Trout, The Playoff Bubble and More From Doc's Mail Bag

On this episode, the conversation touches on the AL and NL season awards. Lots of discussion about the notion that Mike Trout gets graded at a different level than other players, Cy Young looks close in both leagues plus leagues have several good candidates for manager of the year, plus more from Doc's mystery mailbag. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

The Push for the Playoffs, The New MLB Playoff Series Breakdown, Team Chemistry, Mookie Betts Waterboy Story, Zack Greinke in the HOF, 2021 Covid, and More

There is a tight race for the playoffs with a total of 16 teams getting a shot to win the World Series. How important is team chemistry in this shortened season, we shall soon find out.  Is Mookie Betts the answer the Dodgers have been seeking to finally win it all?  Listen to the waterboy story on this episode.  Zack Greinke is showing HOF numbers but will he get the votes he needs.  Covid is not over and it may effect 2021 Spring Training plus more from Doc's Mystery Mail Bag. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]