It's the good, bad and the ugly today. First our cowboys announce that their new podcast is launching imminently. Then they review the recent good performances of Mason Black and Tristan Beck and the bad look of the haphazard call ups of Marco Luciano and Luis Matos.

Things get ugly in the lighting round when Ben gives acting advice, Matthew doesn't want to start over, and we all get lost in the desert.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Jungle Bungle while Matthew is drinking a Without Faculty. Recipes below.

Jungle Bungle

• 1 oz Mezcal
• 1 oz Demerara Rum
• 1 oz Banana Liqueur

Combine mezcal, rum and banana liqueur in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with a banana slice, two cherries, three guavas, and a pineapple.

Without Faculty

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Banana Liqueur
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Ginger Liqueur
• 3 drops Tiki Bitters

Combine all ingredients except the bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 12-15 seconds. Strain into a ice-filled rocks glass and top with bitters and a banana slice.

REPOST: Hey, Ben here, I uploaded the wrong audio file when I published this week's Monday episode because I'm a dope. This new upload will ensure everyone gets the correct file. Sorry for clogging the interwebs and your feeds.

Forget losing to the Marlins, it's time to look for good news! Our spelunkers go deep and discuss the defensive greatness of Matt Chapman and Patrick Bailey. They then break down the roster and speculate on its implications for the off season.

On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking The Fall of Fig while Ben is drinking a Lost in the Jungle. Recipes below.

The Fall of Fig

• 2 oz London Dry Gin (Fig Infused)
• 1/2 oz Benedictine
• 1/2 - 3/4 oz Fig Syrup
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 2 Dashes Cardamon Bitters

Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a fig slice. Or don’t.

Lost in the Jungle

• 1 1/2 oz Mezcal
• 1 oz Banana Liqueur
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• Lime wheel for garnish

Combine mezcal, banana liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass. Float lime while as the garnish.

Has Bob Melvin been a bad manager this year? In this Midweek Review our farmers sharpen their pitchforks while discussing the performance of Bob Melvin. Then they review the month 5 MVPs, Unsung Heroes, Most Improved and nominate candidates for next month's Most Improved. I bet you can guess which manger made that list.

In the Lightning Round the farmers go to jail, Matthew goes golfing, and Ben gives investment advice.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Martini while Matthew is drinking an Embassy Cocktail. Recipes below.

Martini (5:1)

• 2 oz London Dry Gin
• 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
• 3 Olives for garnish

Combine gin and vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with olives on a cocktail pick.

Embassy Cocktail

• 1 oz Cognac (brandy)
• 1 oz White Rum (1-3 year old)
• 1 oz Cointreau
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1 Dash Angostura Bitters

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass.

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