Ep. 58: Top AL Contenders, looking ahead to free agency | Baseball Podcast Aug. 31

Would you rather face the Yankees or Mariners right now? Will Middlebrooks explains why the Yankees are in trouble right now and why nobody is scared of the Bronx Bombers anymore. Also, minor league players are unionizing...what does that mean for the league and its players? Plus, it's never too soon to look ahead to the offseason and discuss the impending free agents.(0:55) Changes coming in Boston? ... (6:01) Media conspiracy stories and experiences ... (13:15) Julio Rodriguez's extension with the Mariners ... (18:15) AL teams want to play the Yankees now ... (23:33) Ohtani or Judge for AL MVP? ... (31:16) Minor leaguers are unionizing ... (32:50) Will's frustrating contract situation with Philadelphia ... (43:17) Players set to hit free agency ... (49:37) Will Albert Pujols reach 700?