Were the White Sox really going to lose on Pope Leo XIV’s birthday? AJ is on fire at the top of the show.

(2:57) AJ goes on an EPIC rant about why it would be a failure if the White Sox miss the playoffs.

(17:08) Sean Burke benefitted from pitching behind an opener, but is it sustainable?

(18:52) Jazz Chisholm Jr. said the Yankees told him they “don’t do extensions” when he made a comment to Brian Cashman about it.

(22:59) Pete Alonso returned to Queens on Monday, sparking noteworthy chatter from both sides.

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(36:41) Reynaldo López is likely headed to the IL after he felt shoulder discomfort, Walt Weiss announced.

(38:31) The Yankees clinched a postseason berth for the 9th time in the last 10 seasons.

(42:14) The Dodgers clinched a postseason berth for the 14th straight season.

(44:46) Jesús Sánchez will make his D’backs debut against his former team. Plus, AJ saved an owl.

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