Episode
PADRES POWER Past Yankees with Home Run EXPLOSION
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- Sep 7, 2026
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- 2085
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Summary
The New York Yankees stumbled early as San Diego Padres launch three consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole—did a disastrous first inning doom their playoff momentum? Sully spotlights Petco Park’s electric rubber match and questions whether Cole’s resilience, paired with Max Fried and breakout arm Schlittler, can sustain the Yankees’ postseason push. The recap covers Arizona Diamondbacks’ playoff duel with the Padres, Ben Rice’s weekend surge, and tactical bullpen management as the Yankees navigate a relentless wild card chase. Controversy stirs as Doug Eddings enforces a sideways cap rule on Hansel Rincón, sparking debate over unwritten traditions versus showmanship. Cleveland Guardians’ wild string of walk-off wins and Daniel Schneemann’s clutch heroics keep their playoff hopes flickering. The episode pays tribute to Walpole Joe Morgan, beloved Boston Red Sox manager, reflecting on his “Morgan Magic” run and 1988’s unforgettable surge. Can the Red Sox or Guardians recreate such improbable magic in this year’s MLB stretch run?