In this episode of Toast Sports Baseball, we break down the biggest storylines around the league. We dive into Kyle Schwarber’s looming free agency and what his next contract might look like, the Red Sox’s playoff hopes as they face one of the toughest schedules down the stretch, and the Mets’ shaky position despite Pete Alonso’s walk-off heroics.

We also dig into the AL MVP race — Cal Raleigh’s historic power surge versus Aaron Judge’s all-around dominance — and debate the lasting impact of utility players like Javy Báez, Whit Merrifield, and Ben Zobrist. Plus, we check in on the current standings, injury updates, standout performances from the past two weeks, and give our predictions for the upcoming series and matchups.

Timestamps

00:00 – Kyle Schwarber’s Free Agency Buzz
09:44 – Red Sox Playoff Hopes & Tough Schedule
19:37 – Mets’ Skid, Alonso’s Walk-Off & Wild Card Race
29:01 – Can the Mets Recover Down the Stretch?
32:13 – Cal Raleigh’s Historic 54th HR & MVP Push
36:43 – Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh: MVP Debate
46:12 – Buttered, Plain & Burnt: Utility Player Spotlight (Baez, Merrifield, Zobrist)
53:41 – MLB Standings Check-In
01:01:37 – Injury Updates & Standout Performances
01:11:21 – Predictions for Key Upcoming Series

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