New York Yankees (101-61, AL East champs) vs. Minnesota Twins (92-70, AL Central champs)

St. Louis Cardinals (105-57, NL Central champs) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (93-69, NL West champs)

In the midst of an onslaught of criticism directed at Oakland that will only get worse, Aaron takes another look at what has everyone so bothered.

Well, the Giants have done it again this year
They came up short at the very end
I said, the Giants went and did it again this year
Came up short at the very end
Now, you hear what I say, my Giants’ fans
Sorrow and pain be our only friends

The marathon’s officially over, and Ben and Larry are both more than ready to see how the Red Sox and the Yankees do in the sprint.

Aaron gears up for the final weekend of the season.

Ben discusses the Cardinals, Ichiro Suzuki, and the Yankees-Twins series.

Aaron talks not hitting doubles, not striking anyone out, and not making any sense.

After five important series between the Red Sox and Yankees, No. 6 just wasn’t all that interesting or important to Larry or Ben. With Boston winning on Monday, both teams are officially in the playoffs, which means the real fun begins in a week.

What weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks? What’s better, a kick in the stomach or a punch in the face? Who would you rather face in the first round of the playoffs, New York or Boston?