There are a lot of teams gearing up for the playoffs, but who actually makes it? Peter and Jack break down all the teams with a shot at playing October baseball. Then, a preview of the best games of the weekend. 

Intro: 0:00
AL Primer: 6:15
Red Sox: 10:10
Guardians: 15:45
Rangers and Mariners Debate: 25:57
NL Primer: 35:20
Colson Montgomery: 40:46
Marlins: 42:00
Nats: 46:30
Pirates: 50:55
Cardinals: 53:48
Diamondbacks: 56:45
Weekend Preview: 1:03:40

 

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There are a lot of teams gearing up for the playoffs, but who actually makes it? Peter and Jack break down all the teams with a shot at playing October baseball. Then, a preview of the best games of the weekend.&nbsp;
Intro: 0:00 AL Primer: 6:15 Red Sox: 10:10 Guardians: 15:45 Rangers and Mariners Debate: 25:57 NL Primer: 35:20 Colson Montgomery: 40:46 Marlins: 42:00 Nats: 46:30 Pirates: 50:55 Cardinals: 53:48 Diamondbacks: 56:45 Weekend Preview: 1:03:40
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The Flagship Podcast for Justbaseball.com. Peter Appel, Jack McMullen, and Aram Leighton cover baseball in its entirety. The trio will be meeting five days a week, Monday through Friday, to discuss MLB, MiLB, College Baseball, Gambling, Fantasy Baseball, the emerging trading card market, and much more!

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1147 | Which Bubble Teams Will Make the Playoffs? Red Sox, Mariners, Pirates, Cardinals & More

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ESPN's Paul Hembekides joins the show as he and Peter pitch their mock trades to Aram who picks which he thinks is the most accurate from a value and fit perspective. 

Intro: 1:30 
Rules of Episode: 3:32
Tarik Skubal: 6:38
Michael Wacha: 14:15
Freddy Peralta: 23:31
Luke Weaver: 32:37
Robbie Ray: 39:40
Mason Miller: 45:41
Spencer Steer: 54:11
Luis Arraez: 58:20
Clay Holmes: 1:03:00
Mickey Moniak: 1:06:15

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ESPN's Paul Hembekides joins the show as he and Peter pitch their mock trades to Aram who picks which he thinks is the most accurate from a value and fit perspective.&nbsp;
Intro: 1:30&nbsp; Rules of Episode: 3:32 Tarik Skubal: 6:38 Michael Wacha: 14:15 Freddy Peralta: 23:31 Luke Weaver: 32:37 Robbie Ray: 39:40 Mason Miller: 45:41 Spencer Steer: 54:11 Luis Arraez: 58:20 Clay Holmes: 1:03:00 Mickey Moniak: 1:06:15
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1146 | MLB Trade Deadline Mock Trades With ESPN's Paul Hembekides 

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Aram, Jack and Ryan break down the biggest notes from Just Baseball's 2026 MLB Trade Deadline primer!

 

Intro: 0:00

Most Valuable Trade Chips: 13:48

Hampton Farms: 30:21

Star Catchers: 33:36

Rental Starters: 45:49

Hampton Farms: 58:33

Bullpen Help: 59:03

 

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Aram, Jack and Ryan break down the biggest notes from <a href="https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/ranking-top-50-trade-block-candidates-value/">Just Baseball's 2026 MLB Trade Deadline</a> primer!
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Intro: 0:00
Most Valuable Trade Chips: 13:48
Hampton Farms: 30:21
Star Catchers: 33:36
Rental Starters: 45:49
Hampton Farms: 58:33
Bullpen Help: 59:03
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1145 | MLB Trade Deadline Preview: Most Valuable Assets Available

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Loaded show! Jack and Peter begin with the Boston Red Sox's epic 14-game win streak. Then, they break down what makes the Brewers so good, and why they have the best record in baseball at this point. Then, they break down what has happened to the Toronto Blue Jays before discussing who has the edge in the AL Cy Young race. To end the show, they make fun of "the baseball spy" and shed praise on Yordan Alvarez, before it turns into a debate versus Aaron Judge. 

 

Intro: 0:00
Red Sox: 3:42
Brewers: 22:25
Blue Jays: 36:03
AL Cy Young: 46:42
Spy: 1:00:13
Yordan Alvarez: 1:06:08

 

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Loaded show! Jack and Peter begin with the Boston Red Sox's epic 14-game win streak. Then, they break down what makes the Brewers so good, and why they have the best record in baseball at this point. Then, they break down what has happened to the Toronto Blue Jays before discussing who has the edge in the AL Cy Young race. To end the show, they make fun of "the baseball spy" and shed praise on Yordan Alvarez, before it turns into a debate versus Aaron Judge.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Intro: 0:00 Red Sox: 3:42 Brewers: 22:25 Blue Jays: 36:03 AL Cy Young: 46:42 Spy: 1:00:13 Yordan Alvarez: 1:06:08
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1144 | Red Sox 14 Straight Wins, Brewers Best Record, Jays Collapse, AL Cy Young Debate, Yordan Triple Crown Pursuit 

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1147 | Which Bubble Teams Will Make the Playoffs? Red Sox, Mariners, Pirates, Cardinals & More

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