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"

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 the winter meetings (this episode was recorded on 12/17/25).

Episode 51 - 1941 World Series and Lance Berkman?

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 a reliever?

Find out this and more on a PACKED new episode of Championship or Bust (just don't vote for Hunter Pence please)!

Episode 50 - CoB's HOF Class of 2026

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). 

Episode 49 - 1940 World Series and Early Off-Season Discussions

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!

Episode 48 - 2025 MLB Playoff Preview + Regular Season Awards

Welcome to Championship or Bust, where hosts Josh, Mac and Zach breakdown every World Series since their inception in 1903. Join us as we debate baseball's ultimate goal, all time greats, and random current events!

Zach Hecht

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