Ep 131: So, Your Team Missed the Playoffs
Emily & John discuss the end of the season, division races, playoff format, predictions, football, & more!
Ep 93: Hall of Very Good
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About this Episode
Emily & John discuss David Ortiz’s 1st ballot election to the Hall of Fame, Arod’s chances, MLB & MLBPA meet 2x, Amy Schneider’s win streak coming to an end, The Book of What Show Is This?: Chapter 5, voicemails, Class of 2022 Breaking Balls Hall of Very Good inductees announced, & more!
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