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.

🎧 Send your questions to rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com and we'll answer them on the pod!

 

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&rsquo;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.
🎧 Send your questions to <a href="mailto:rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com">rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com</a> and we'll answer them on the pod!
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Welcome to the Rosters to Rings Podcast where General Managers from the MLB, NBA, NFL and more will take you behind the curtain and share their unfiltered experiences and evaluations of past and present events in professional sports.

Due to competitive reasons, league rules, ownership directives and extreme discretion, General Managers share approximately 40% of what they know and experience with fans. At the Rosters to Rings Podcast, we are here to share as much of the other 60% as we can. We will dive deep into not only what decisions are made, but how and why they are made, the strategic nature of negotiations, roster construction, the characters that make up the game, and the true depth of relationships between executives, coaches, players, agents, media and fans.

 

Welcome to the Rosters to Rings Podcast where General Managers from the MLB, NBA, NFL and more will take you behind the curtain and share their unfiltered experiences and evaluations of past and present events in professional sports.
Due to competitive reasons, league rules, ownership directives and extreme discretion, General Managers share approximately 40% of what they know and experience with fans. At the Rosters to Rings Podcast, we are here to share as much of the other 60% as we can. We will dive deep into not only what decisions are made, but how and why they are made, the strategic nature of negotiations, roster construction, the characters that make up the game, and the true depth of relationships between executives, coaches, players, agents, media and fans.
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MVP Perspective: Justin Morneau on October Baseball, Payrolls & Building a Winner

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Thad Levine and Chet West welcome back Scott Servais for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to win in October. Drawing on his experience as a player, executive, and manager, Scott breaks down how postseason decisions differ from the regular season, from bullpen strategy and roster construction to handling pressure and keeping players focused. Thad adds the front-office perspective as the group previews the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup, examining each team’s strengths, key advantages, and what could ultimately decide the series. Plus, the guys tackle a listener question about whether the Minnesota Vikings are legitimate contenders.

🎧 Send your questions to rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com and we'll answer them on the pod!

 

Thad Levine and Chet West welcome back Scott Servais for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to win in October. Drawing on his experience as a player, executive, and manager, Scott breaks down how postseason decisions differ from the regular season, from bullpen strategy and roster construction to handling pressure and keeping players focused. Thad adds the front-office perspective as the group previews the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup, examining each team&rsquo;s strengths, key advantages, and what could ultimately decide the series. Plus, the guys tackle a listener question about whether the Minnesota Vikings are legitimate contenders.
🎧 Send your questions to <a href="mailto:rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com">rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com</a> and we'll answer them on the pod!
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Managing October: Scott Servais on the 2026 World Series

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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 examine why NFL quarterbacks are getting hurt at such an alarming rate and how teams are adapting to the league&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll ever see after a Brewers fly ball collided with the roof at American Family Field.
🎧 Send your questions to <a href="mailto:rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com">rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com</a> and we'll answer them on the pod!

Quarterback Crisis, October Arms & the Fight Against Tanking

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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.

🎧 Send your questions to rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com and we'll answer them on the pod!

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&rsquo;s dominant year to Pete Crow-Armstrong&rsquo;s remarkable turnaround and Pete Alonso&rsquo;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.
🎧 Send your questions to <a href="mailto:rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com">rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com</a> and we'll answer them on the pod!

The End of the Workhorse Era and Playoff Preview Continued

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MVP Perspective: Justin Morneau on October Baseball, Payrolls & Building a Winner

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