Episodes
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Episode 61 - Postseason Discussion and Regular Season Awards
The postseason is here, and we're making our calls. We pick both the NLCS and the ALCS, make the case for the Brewers and stick up for the small-market contenders. Then we get into what's going wrong with the Yankees: if we were assistant GM, which three players would we move on from first, and...
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Episode 60 - The 1949 World Series- Roy Campanella
*Uploaded late due to production issues*
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Episode 59 - The 1948 World Series- Satchel Paige
We have another history centric episode as the Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Braves in six games to capture their second World Championship in franchise history so far. Great iteration of is a HOF'er as we discuss some great pitchers like Bob Feller and Warren Spahn, and also have tough...
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Episode 58 - The 1947 World Series- Jackie Robinson
Josh breaks down a thriller of a World Series between the Yankees and the Dodgers, as the Yanks go on to win their first title since 1943. With this episode being the first appearance of a few great historical figures, Mac walks us through some engaging debates. Is Yogi Berra the best catcher of...
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Episode 57 - The 1946 World Series- Slaughter's Mad Dash
We breakdown Ted Williams only World Series appearance in which the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Red Sox in a hard fought 7 game series. We remember John Sterling and Bobby Cox in the current events section, and also discuss if CC should really be on the Brewers wall of fame.
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Episode 56 - The 1945 World Series- The World's Worst Series
We cover one of the worst world series of all time in terms of talent on the field as the Tigers best the Cubs in 7 games and win their second championship and first since 1935. First Impressions of ABS? Should CC's number be retired? How about Beltran? Answers to all this and more on the latest...
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Episode 55 - 2026 Season Preview
Division Projections Award Predictions Will Zach stick with his Red Sox prediction? Does Josh like the Reds this year? Who's in Mac's top 5? All this and more in the latest COB Preview!
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Episode 54 - 1944 World Series- The Trolley Series
The gang discuss the first and only all St. Louis matchup in the World Series as the Cardinals beat the Browns in 6 games. Most of the big stars in the game were off fighting in the war, which is why a team like the Brown's won a pennant in the first place. What does Tony Clark stepping down mean...
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Episode 53 - 1943 World Series and HOF Results
Yankees win the rematch over the Cardinals as most of the games big stars are off serving in WWII (Zach shudders). As the HOF welcomes Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran, Mac breaks down the biggest winners and losers from this year, and possible storylines for next year's class.
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Episode 52 - 1942 World Series- "Stan the Man"
The boys breakdown the 1942 World Series in which the Cardinals beat the Yankees and win their first championship since 1934. We have the privilege of introducing Stan Musial to the pod, and where he ranks on a list of all-time players. *This episode was recorded on 1/7, ahead of the major FA...
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Episode 51 - 1941 World Series and Lance Berkman?
Josh breaks down the 1941 World Series in which the Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in 5 games. We debate the HOF cases of Pee Wee Reese and Phil Rizzuto. Does Rizzuto's status as an all-time Yankee and broadcast resume help or hurt his case? The gang also talks everything Mets related after…
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Episode 50 - CoB's HOF Class of 2026
The ballots are in! The gang casts their respective votes for the 2026 Veterans committee and BBWAA ballot for this years HOF class. We start with a tough veterans committee lineup and move through a weaker BBWAA ballot. Will anybody be inducted this year? Will any votes flip? Will Zach vote for…
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Episode 49 - 1940 World Series and Early Off-Season Discussions
Zach is finally back and the boys breakdown the 1940 World Series between the Cincinnati Reds and the Detroit Tigers. Mac laments the loss of the Mariners and we discuss iff the 2025 World Series will be an instant classic (Episode was recorded during game 4).
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Episode 48 - 2025 MLB Playoff Preview + Regular Season Awards
Another year with a Zach-less pod where Mac and Josh talk the 2025 MLB postseason. The boys give their bracket breakdowns then go all in on regular season awards and why the media is always wrong. Tune in for another UNEDITED and wild episode of Championship Or Bust!
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Episode 47 - 1939 World Series and The Craig Biggio Meltdown
Yanks sweep the Reds and win their 4th Championship in a row. The real highlight of this episode is around 24:00 when Josh claims that Craig Biggio is simply a stat compiler, and should not be in the HOF.
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Episode 46 - 1938 World Series and Deadline Woes
Yankees sweep the Chicago Cubs to bring their third straight championship to home to New York. Zach lists his top 5 most impactful trades this deadline and the gang wonders if the Yankees have hit rock bottom yet.
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Episode 45- 1937 World Series and All Star Starter Selections
Yanks go back to back in a rematch of last years World Series with the Giants. This would be the Yankees 6th championship in 15 years, and they would win it easy in 5 games. Mac, Zach and Josh talk recent Yankee struggles and give you their All-Star selections (Mac did everything down to the...
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Episode 44 - 1936 World Series and Devers trade reaction
A new all time great is welcomed to the pod as Joe DiMaggio and the Yankees take on the NY Giants in the 1936 World Series. Mac unveils his new MAC score (meaningful accolade calculator) and the boys marvel at just how good Joltin Joe was. The gang also breakdown the Devers trade and questions…
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Episode 43 - 1935 World Series and Pete Rose HOF Discussion
We cover the 1935 between the Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs, but the real meat and potatoes of our conversation revolves around eligibility of Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson for HOF induction. Would a veterans committee vote rose in, or would he just be taking away votes from candidates…
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Episode 42 - 1934 World Series- Highest Scoring Series yet?
Boys are back covering a high scoring World Series between the Cardinals and the Tigers. New Hall of Famers emerge in their first fall classic and we discuss if all deserve to be enshrined in Cooperstown. Current event topics include: Can Devon Williams pitch in NY? How bad are the Rockies?…
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Episode 41 - Are Juiced Balls Worse Than Steroids?
With Zach too busy for a normal episode, Josh and Mac overreact about the first two weeks of the 2025 baseballs season while touching upon: -Torpedo bats and cheating in baseball -The Yankees -Mac's Mariners World Series prediction -Josh's Reds -Fanatics ads -Vlad Jr's new contract -(Bonus) Alex...
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Episode 40 - 2025 Season Preview
Division Projections Award Predictions Interesting HOF cases to keep an eye on We cover all the hot topics coming into the 2025 season! Is Zach really that bullish on the Red Sox? Will Josh pick the Reds as his sleeper for the third year? What crazy prediction does Mac have up his sleeve? All…
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Episode 39 - 1933 World Series and Spring Training Woe's
We cover 1933 World Series where the New York Giants take on the Washington Senators and introduce legends like Mel Ott and King Carl Hubbell. The gang also lament over the latest injury news coming out of the Spring training and debate who would actually engage with the Yankees for Marcus…
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Episode 38 - 1932 World Series- The Called Shot
Mac, Zach and Josh discuss the legendary 1932 world series between the Yankees and the Cubs. We debate if Babe actually did in fact call his shot and mention other "I'm him" moments in sports history (Don't forget Gherig was actually the best player in that series, not Ruth). Current events also...
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Episode 37 - 1931 World Series and Free Agency Roundup
The boys breakdown the 1931 World Series rematch between the Athletics and Phillies, and discuss the great playoff performances of Pepper Martin. From Juan Soto to Christian Walker, the gang goes over all the big free agent signings so far this offseason. Was the Yankees plan B good enough? Why…
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Episode 36 - CoB's HOF Class of 2025
The boys cast their ballot for this year's HOF class and discourse ensues. Will Ichiro be unanimous? Does CC get in first ballot? Will Zach change his stance on relievers? Find out all this and more on the latest episode of Championship or Bust! https://x.com/TheCOBPodcast
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Episode 35 - 1930 World Series and Mourning the 2024 World Series
The boys are back- and sad about how the 2024 World Series went down. We go over The Philadelphia Athletics winning another championship in 1930 over the Cardinals, and then quickly pivot to talking about the Yanks loss against the Dodgers. What can the Yankees do to improve? Who will sign Soto?...
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Episode 34 - 2024 MLB Playoff Preview + Regular Season Awards
A Zach-less pod where Mac and Josh talk the 2024 MLB Postseason. The boys create their own brackets and explain the reasons behind their wild takes before making even wilder takes on the regular season awards. Zach leaves his notes for Mac and Josh to ponder how drunk he was when he sent them.…
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Episode 33 - 1929 World Series & Early All MLB team Debate
Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove and Connie Mack! The boys discuss some of the most underrated all timers from this era of baseball as the Athletics beat the Cubs in this year's fall classic. We talk current events- (around 19 minutes in) debating which Yankee reliever should close and who moves to the...
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Episode 32 - 1928 World Series & Late Trade Deadline discussions
Yank's dynasty roles on as they sweep the Cardinals and win back to back championships. The boys also discuss everything trade deadline related (21:30) and if the Yankees made enough of an all in push this year. Follow us on twitter- https://x.com/TheCOBPodcast
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Episode 31 - 1927 World Series - Murderers Row
A legendary dynasty begins, as the Yankees sweep the Pirates with relative ease. The boys go over the Hall of Famers involved and get into a debate on what constitutes a dynasty. What are the top 3 dynasties in Baseball history? Find out on the latest episode of Championship or Bust! Twitter-...
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Episode 30 - 1926 World Series- Hall of Famers Galore
The gang breaks down a jam packed World Series between the Murderers Row Yankees and a stacked St. Louis Cardinal team with Rogers Hornsby and Grover Clevland Alexander. Find out everything you need to know about the Only World Series to end on a runner being caught stealing. Twitter-...
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Episode 29 - 1925 World Series
Matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the defending champion Washington Senators. We break down Walter Johnson's final world series in depth and play more "is he a HOF'er" Stick around for our discussion on the Negro League stat merge and what is means for the sport going forward. Twitter-...
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Episode 28 - 1924 World Series- The Big Train
Where does Walter Johnson rank in the upper echelon of pitchers in baseball history? Should the Cy Young award actually be named after Cy Young or Johnson himself? It's one of our only chances to discuss the greatness of The Big Train so the gang dissects his career along with the Washington...
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Episode 27 - 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview
Welcome back to another year of two New Yorkers making bad predictions about this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. Josh and returning special guest Cory break down each 2024 first round matchup as they fill out their brackets to predict who will be lifting the Stanley Cup this year. Sit back, relax,...
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Episode 26 - 1923 World Series Yankees legacy
Yankees finally get a win over the Giants in 6 games and take home their first World Series in franchise history. Current event topics include: A's moving to Sacramento Pitch-clock causing injuries? Initial impressions two weeks into the season Follow us on twitter -...
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Episode 25 - 2024 Season Preview
Division Projections Award Predictions The Ohtani situation We cover EVERYTHING you need to know regarding the 2024 season. Will Mac's sleeper pick when the World Series again? Find out everything you need to know about the upcoming season in this episode of Championship or Bust! Follow us on...
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Episode 24 - 1922 World Series, Giants go back to back
Giants win back to back championships and embarrass the Yankees in 5 games (Giants actually swept them due to a game being called for darkness). Current event topics include Bellinger and Chapman signings and Gerrit Cole being out long term. Follow us on twitter- https://twitter.com/TheCOBPodcast
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Episode 23 - 1921 World Series, The Great Bambino and Injuries
The first of many World Series meetings between the New York Giants and New York Yankees. This was arguably Ruth's best regular season so how does he perform battling an elbow and a knee injury? Find out on the latest episode of Championship or Bust! Current Event Topics include: Rendon and…
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Episode 22 - 1920 World Series
A non- fixed World Series is back as we breakdown the best of 9 clash between the Cleveland Indians and Brooklyn Robins. The boys also cover the results of the BBWA HOF voting and discuss who are shoe-ins for next year's ballot. Current event topics include: O's being sold Corbin Burnes to...
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Episode 21 - 1919 World Series & The Black Sox Scandal
We cover EVERYTHING you need to know about the Eight Men Out and the fixed World Series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds. Did you know that Shoeless Joe hit .365 even though he was in on the fix? Find out all the details on the latest episode of Championship or Bust! Current...
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Episode 20 - 1918 World Series
Boys are back after a holiday hiatus to talk everything 1918 world series and the BIG free agent signings so far this off-season. Mac touches on some recent HOF ballots and the group discuss ways the BBWA can revamp their voting system. Follow us on twitter- https://twitter.com/TheCOBPodcast
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Episode 19 - CoB's HOF Class of 2024
A JAM PACKED episode in which the boys cast their ballot for this year's HOF class and discuss many big storylines surrounding this year's induction. Who will enter the Championship or Bust HOF? Will Beltre get in unanimously? Do Wagner and Helton make it this year? Who falls off and who's voting...
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Episode 18 - 1917 World Series
Back from hiatus as Mac, Zach and Josh break down the White Sox's second championship, winning in six games against the New York Giants. Sherm rants extensively on Cashman's recent comments, and the boys question if the Yankees front office are trying to have Stanton waive his no trade clause....
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Episode 17 - 1916 World Series
Boston strikes again and beats the Brooklyn Robins four games to one to capture back to back championships and the 4th in franchise history. The boys give their 2023 Championship series predictions and talk Kim Ng departing from Miami. Follow us on twitter- https://twitter.com/TheCOBPodcast
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Episode 16 - 1915 World Series and 2023 Playoff Preview
The boys quickly go over the relatively uneventful 1915 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies. Real star of the show is the playoff preview! What team do Mac, Zach and Josh unanimously pick to go all the way this year? How's Mac feeling about his Rangers pick from...
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Episode 15 - 1914 World Series
A leap forward for parity as the Boston "Miracle" Braves stun the Philadelphia Athletics in the first sweep in World Series history. The boys also bring up their favorite miracle teams Current event topics include the Rays staying in Tampa, Stanton and Wainwrights HOF chances down the line, and...
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Episode 14 - 1913 World Series
The end of an era here as the gang analyzes Christy Mathewson's last appearance in the fall classic as the NY Giants go down to the Philadelphia Athletics once again. Mathewson writes an article named "Why We Lost Three World Championships" and it has some interesting comparisons to modern sports...
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Episode 13 - 1912 World Series
Back in the saddle as the boys sit down to discuss one of the most exciting World Series of the era between the Red Sox and the New York Giants. Tris Speaker emerges as a star and Mac, Zach and Josh discuss where he ranks in regards to the best centerfielders of all time. Current event topics...
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Episode 12 - Trade Deadline 2023
Special guest Dennis joins the pod as the gang talks everything trade deadline! They break down the Ohtani sweepstakes and discuss where players around the league are headed. Special Sherm rant on Manfred being extended. Follow us on twitter- https://twitter.com/TheCOBPodcast