Show Notes
The MLB Playoffs are heating up! The Tampa Bay Rays complete the sweep of the New York Yankees to advance to the ALCS, while the Cleveland Guardians defeat the Chicago White Sox 9-3 to force Game 4. The Los Angeles Dodgers eliminate the Atlanta Braves to reach their third straight NLCS, and the Milwaukee Brewers take down the San Diego Padres in four games to advance to the NLCS.
Ryan Dempster joins the show to break down all the latest MLB postseason action and preview what's ahead in the championship series.
Plus, the crew shifts gears to the NFL to debate whether Dak Prescott is currently an elite quarterback and preview Thursday Night Football's matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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