This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, it's playoff time and Rob gives his take on the Nationals winning their Wild Card game over the Brewers, the Rays/A's AL Wild Card matchup, and why old school manager Joe Maddon will be able to bounce back from his firing in Chicago. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, Fair or Foul and the Analytic Stat of the Week.

Guests: Barry Zito - Cy Young winner and World Series champion on Moneyball, the A's consistency despite having no payroll, if he likes the changes in the game since he called it quits, and his new book Curveball.; Gary Matthews, Jr. - 11-year MLB vet and current Phillies' broadcaster with his thoughts on the playoffs, and if this could be the year hitting beats pitching.

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, it's playoff time and Rob gives his take on the Nationals winning their Wild Card game over the Brewers, the Rays/A's AL Wild Card matchup, and why old school manager Joe Maddon will be able to bounce back from his firing in Chicago. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, Fair or Foul and the Analytic Stat of the Week.Guests: Barry Zito - Cy Young winner and World Series champion on Moneyball, the A's consistency despite having no payroll, if he likes the changes in the game since he called it quits, and his new book Curveball.; Gary Matthews, Jr. - 11-year MLB vet and current Phillies' broadcaster with his thoughts on the playoffs, and if this could be the year hitting beats pitching.;   Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Rob Parker, host of the “Odd Couple” from 7-10pm ET on Fox Sports Radio, covers the biggest Major League Baseball storylines within this podcast. Join Rob as he brings his red-hot opinions and unique storytelling to this baseball-themed podcast. Follow Rob on X at @RobparkerMLBbro and check out the Odd Couple featuring Rob & Kelvin Washington.

Rob Parker, host of the &ldquo;Odd Couple&rdquo; from 7-10pm ET on Fox Sports Radio, covers the biggest Major League Baseball storylines within this podcast. Join Rob as he brings his red-hot opinions and unique storytelling to this baseball-themed podcast. Follow Rob on X at @RobparkerMLBbro and check out the Odd Couple featuring Rob &amp; Kelvin Washington.

Inside the (Rob) Parker

Rob Parker, host of the “Odd Couple” from 7-10pm ET on Fox Sports Radio, covers the biggest Major League Baseball storylines within this podcast. Join Rob as he brings his red-hot opinions and unique storytelling to this baseball-themed podcast. Follow Rob on X at @robparkerMLBbro and check out the Odd Couple featuring Rob & Kelvin Washington.

Rob Parker, host of the &ldquo;Odd Couple&rdquo; from 7-10pm ET on Fox Sports Radio, covers the biggest Major League Baseball storylines within this podcast. Join Rob as he brings his red-hot opinions and unique storytelling to this baseball-themed podcast. Follow Rob on X at @robparkerMLBbro and check out the Odd Couple featuring Rob &amp; Kelvin Washington.

Wild Card Edition: Nats' Night; Rays/A's; Maddon/Angels Inevitability; Guests: Barry Zito, Gary Matthews, Jr. 

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