Former American League MVP Justin Morneau joins Thad Levine and Chet West to break down what makes postseason hitting so difficult, the teams he likes to reach the World Series, and why October baseball demands a different mindset. Morneau also weighs in on baseball’s growing payroll disparity, the coming collective bargaining battle, keeping the game affordable for fans, and what the Twins should do to become a contender again.

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Thad Levine and Chet West examine why NFL quarterbacks are getting hurt at such an alarming rate and how teams are adapting to the league’s most important position. Then they break down the new pitching strategies shaping the MLB postseason, debate whether leagues can finally eliminate tanking, and revisit one of the strangest playoff plays you’ll ever see after a Brewers fly ball collided with the roof at American Family Field.

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Thad Levine and Chet West reflect on the legacies of Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer and what their careers tell us about the changing role of starting pitching. They recap the biggest stories of the 2026 season, from Jacob Mizorowski’s dominant year to Pete Crow-Armstrong’s remarkable turnaround and Pete Alonso’s continued production. Then, they break down the postseason field, debating pitching depth, bullpen strategy, home-field advantage and whether the current Wild Card format gives teams enough room to find their footing.

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Thad Levine and Chet West break down the controversy surrounding UNC football and what happens when college programs begin operating like professional franchises without the same level of governance. Then they turn to baseball, dissecting the final week of the MLB playoff race, from the loaded AL East and surprising Rays, to the Dodgers, Brewers, Phillies and the battle for postseason positioning in the National League.

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Vikings play-by-play voice Paul Allen joins Rosters to Rings to share the journey behind his unmistakable broadcasting style and the passion he brings to every call. He breaks down quarterback development, his relationship with Kevin O’Connell, the pressures facing NFL decision-makers, and what he sees ahead for Minnesota in 2026.

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Thad Levine and Chet West sit down with Dan O’Dowd, Thad’s first boss and one of the most influential executives of his generation, for a behind-the-scenes look at building a Major League organization. Dan reflects on his path from Baltimore to Cleveland to becoming GM of the Colorado Rockies, the challenges of building a winner at altitude, the 2007 “Rocktober” run, and the realities of working with ownership. He also shares candid lessons from his career, including the decisions he would make differently today and the importance of finding the right balance between analytics, relationships, and leadership.

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Thad Levine and Chet West break down a wave of major front-office shakeups across Major League Baseball, from the Angels and A’s to the Astros, and ask what these moves say about the state of the game. They also dive into the ongoing debate over MLB payroll, salary caps and salary floors, and whether spending more actually translates to winning.

The conversation then turns to the other side of roster construction: when big contracts go wrong. Thad and Chet examine the long-term impact of deals like Deshaun Watson’s contract with the Browns and Kris Bryant’s deal with the Rockies, and how injuries, declining performance and guaranteed money can reshape a franchise.

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