In this episode of Toast Sports Baseball, AJ and Joe break down a jam-packed week in Major League Baseball:

• Roman Anthony makes his debut in Boston — what does his arrival signal for the Red Sox’s young core?

• Cubs vs. Phillies turns heated in extras after a surprise bunt leaves fans and players scratching their heads.

• Tito Francona returns to Cleveland for an emotional homecoming — and we reflect on his lasting legacy.

• Pete Alonso continues mashing and inches closer to becoming the Mets' all-time home run king.

• We react to the Jomboy Media–MLB partnership — what does it mean for independent baseball media? Are they still a "Fan-First" media company?

• Paul Skenes continues to shove — is he the next face of pitching in MLB?

• Plus: “Buttered, Plain or Burnt” returns, we update our fantasy league, break down current standings, and preview key weekend matchups.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Roman Anthony’s Debut & Red Sox Young Core
05:49 – Cubs vs. Phillies: Extra-Inning Bunt Controversy
11:38 – Terry Francona’s Return to Cleveland
17:33 – Pete Alonso’s HR Tear & Mets History
24:20 – Jomboy Media’s MLB Deal: Sellout or Strategic?
32:40 – Statcast Overperformers & Regression Watch
39:45 – Paul Skenes: MLB’s Next Ace?
46:03 – Buttered, Plain or Burnt: Player Comparisons
54:47 – MLB Standings Check-In
01:01:23 – Division Races & Postseason Predictions
01:10:00 – Fantasy League Chaos
01:16:09 – Weekend Series Preview & Matchups

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In this episode, AJ and Joe break down the Colorado Rockies' disastrous season, as they spiral toward a potential all-time worst record. They recap the Dodgers’ historic blowout over the Yankees, celebrate Andrew McCutchen tying Roberto Clemente on the Pirates’ all-time home run list, and spotlight Cal Raleigh’s record-setting month at the plate.

The duo delivers key injury updates, including concerns around Corbin Burnes’ elbow and Kyle Tucker’s recent scare, before diving into the Brewers’ red-hot seven-game win streak. They also highlight exciting young talent with Jac Caglianone’s MLB debut and Roman Anthony’s rise through the minors.

A heated discussion unfolds around MLB umpire accountability, followed by a deep dive into elite pitching performances — comparing the peak seasons of Jacob deGrom, Curt Schilling, and rising ace Tarik Skubal.

Later in the episode, the guys analyze the Arizona Diamondbacks’ current state, financial outlook, and promising young core. They wrap up with a full breakdown of the MLB standings, division races, series predictions, and some key fantasy baseball takeaways.

⏱ Episode 11 Timestamps:
00:00 – Rocky Road Ahead for the Rockies
03:28 – Dodgers Dominate: A Tale of Two Teams
06:10 – McCutchen Makes History: A Baseball Icon
08:54 – Cal Raleigh's Explosive Month: A Rising Star
11:57 – Injury Updates: Key Players in Jeopardy
21:19 – Brewers' Winning Streak: A Competitive Central
27:48 – Blue Jays Heat Up: A Team on the Rise
30:20 – FBI Investigation: A Dark Cloud Over Baseball
32:41 – Umpires Under Fire: The Need for Change
36:26 – The Accountability of Umpires
43:10 – Pitching Legends: deGrom vs Schilling
56:27 – The State of the Diamondbacks: Future Prospects
01:06:29 – Emerging MLB Prospects and Team Futures
01:09:54 – Current Standings and Team Performance Analysis
01:13:42 – NL Division Dynamics and Team Strategies
01:17:40 – Predictions and Series Outcomes
01:25:29 – Fantasy League Insights and Player Performances

In this episode of Toast Sports Baseball, AJ and Joe break down a wild week across the MLB.

They dive into Tarik Skubal’s dominant, historic performance, examine Jacob deGrom’s recent struggles, and analyze the ever-tight AL East race. The guys also spotlight the red-hot Phillies, dig into fresh trade rumors swirling around big-name players, and drop valuable insights for fantasy baseball managers.

To close it out, they preview key upcoming series and highlight who's on fire—and who's falling flat—around the league.

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TimeStamps

00:00 - Tarik Skubal’s Historic Masterclass

08:07 - Jacob deGrom’s Surprising Struggles

12:12 - The Rays Are Back in the Mix

15:04 - Phillies: The Best Team Nobody’s Talking About

20:54 - Rising Stars: Jack Caglione & the Royals

25:08 - Shohei Ohtani: Unstoppable Yet Again

27:12 - Trade Rumor: Volpe for Albies?!

32:07 - Oakland A’s: New Faces, Same Problems

33:55 - What’s Wrong with the Red Sox?

39:45 - Front Office Accountability & Long-Term Outlook

46:35 - Texas Rangers: What’s the Next Move?

1:00:40 - League Standings Rundown

1:01:43 - Contender or Pretender? Team-by-Team Breakdown

1:04:56 - Star Players & Teams Under the Microscope

1:11:50 - Fantasy Baseball Tips & Value Plays

1:20:50 - Who’s Hot, Who’s Not Around MLB

1:25:26 - Series to Watch & Bold Predictions