On Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal discuss the wild, wild Wildcard race for the final AL playoff spot. With 21 games remaining, heading to Kansas City, who are the real contenders to become the best mediocre team in the league and which teams have dropped out of the race. Is it realistic to believe that any of Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber and Anthony Santander have time to return from injury and be a factor for the Jays down the stretch? The head-shaking Guardians series filled with fundamental lapses and fielding throw pas reignites the argument of baseball promoting athleticism vs. fundamentals and shoe-horning players to MLB before they are ready. Mal and Griff include a spirited discussion about player-owner strategies leading to the inevitable off-season labour showdown.
Blue Jays chances in wild, wild wildcard race plus are baseball fundamentals a thing of the past
Only four AL teams out of contention so who has the inside track for the final spot
