Josh, Mac, and Zach torch the idea of adding new teams, arguing baseball’s talent pool is already stretched thin. Is Manfred chasing a flashy distraction while bigger league problems burn?

MLB Expansion? Hard No.

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 what's on our offseason wishlist (yes, including a push for Teruaki Sato)? The second half is our full awards ballot: AL and NL MVP debates, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, the Hank Aaron Award, Comeback Player, Reliever of the Year, Gold Gloves across both leagues, and Silver Sluggers.

Episode 61 - Postseason Discussion and Regular Season Awards

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Episode 60 - The 1949 World Series- Roy Campanella

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 debates on more borderline players.

On the current event side, we discuss what we think might be an uneventful trade deadline.

Note- this episode was recorded on 7/28/26 before the Dodgers traded for Skubal.

Episode 59 - The 1948 World Series- Satchel Paige

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 all-time? Does Archie Vaughn deserve to be in the HOF? What do we do think about Gil Hodges?

We also take a minute to recognize Jackie Robinson and al he's done for the game of Baseball.

On the current event side of things, Zach introduces the MLBPA's solution to circumvent a salary cap and the owners response with a cap proposal of their own.

All this and more on the latest episode of Championship or Bust!

Episode 58 - The 1947 World Series- Jackie Robinson

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. 

Episode 57 - The 1946 World Series- Slaughter's Mad Dash

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 episode of Championship or Bust!

Episode 56 - The 1945 World Series- The World's Worst Series

 * 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!

Episode 55 - 2026 Season Preview

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 for the impending lockout? What can the MLB learn from this Clase investigation and being in bed with gambling organizations? 

All this and more in the latest episode of Championship or Bust!

Episode 54 - 1944 World Series- The Trolley Series

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. 

Episode 53 - 1943 World Series and HOF Results

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 signings*

Current event topics include Josh's rant on Cashman passing up on the latest international signings and Zach's new gam "Gun to the Head"

Episode 52 - 1942 World Series- "Stan the Man"

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