The regular season is over and the playoff bracket is locked in. In this episode, we break down all the top stories in baseball: the Mets collapsing on the final day, the Reds sneaking in despite losing to Milwaukee, and the Blue Jays winning the AL East to set up a Yankees–Red Sox Wild Card clash in the Bronx. We also look at the Cubs vs. Padres series, whether the Dodgers can cruise past the Reds, and Shohei Ohtani tying a franchise record with 55 home runs. Plus, the Astros miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016, Pete Alonso opts out to test free agency, and we share injury updates, fantasy baseball reflections, and predictions for the Wild Card round.

Chapters
00:00 – Playoff Intro
01:20 – Mets Collapse
12:06 – Reds Sneak In
22:44 – Blue Jays Take the East
28:47 – Yankees vs. Red Sox Wild Card
36:07 – Why Game One Matters
39:26 – Cubs vs. Padres Breakdown
46:32 – Ohtani’s 55 HR Season
51:01 – Astros Miss October
57:15 – Pete Alonso Hits Free Agency
01:01:48 – Mets’ Rotation Concerns
01:06:30 – Fantasy Recap
01:14:04 – Injury Notes & Wild Card Picks
01:23:26 – Boston vs. New York Predictions

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Summary

In Episode 25 of Toast Sports Baseball, we dive into the final week of the regular season. The Guardians are red-hot and closing in on the Tigers in the AL Central, while the Reds’ sweep of the Cubs has shaken up the NL Wild Card race. Mike Trout joins the 400-homer club, and Cal Raleigh passes Ken Griffey Jr. with his record-setting 57th bomb of the year.

We spotlight breakout prospects like Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle, break down the latest injuries, and run through who’s hot and who’s not heading into October. Plus, our “Buttered, Plain, or Burnt” segment takes on Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson, and Elly De La Cruz. The crew closes with series predictions and a look ahead to the postseason.

Chapters

00:00 – Guardians’ Surge in the AL Central
11:53 – Reds’ Wild Card Push & Cal Raleigh’s HR Record
16:56 – Mike Trout’s 400th HR & Hall of Fame Legacy
34:49 – MVP Race & Team Dynamics
39:12 – Minor League Prospects to Watch
51:00 – “Buttered, Plain, or Burnt?” (Witt, Henderson, De La Cruz)
1:00:38 – League Standings & Playoff Picture
1:06:21 – October Predictions & Team Outlooks
1:09:21 – Key Injury Updates
1:11:29 – Hot & Cold Players of the Week
1:18:09 – Final Regular Season Series PicksStay Toasty!!

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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