Pete Crow-Armstrong was thrown out stealing on a walk... except he wasn't actually caught stealing on a walk. Confused? So were Jayson and Doug. This week, they break down PCA's controversial play at second base against the Mets, explain exactly what happened, and debate whether the league needs to change the rule.
Then, the guys revisit last week's search for a nickname worthy of Jacob Misiorowski's electric fastball, turning to the Starkville Hotline to hear listeners' best submissions.
Later, Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi joins the show to talk about his working relationship with Doug, the Cubs' up-and-down season, the unique atmosphere at Wrigley Field, the time he bought mozzarella sticks for an entire bar, and a couple hilarious stories about Chipper Jones.
Rundown:
2:59 Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Steal That Wasn’t
13:58 Nickname for Jacob Misiorowski’s Fastball
20:18 Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi Joins the Show
22:08 Was PCA Safe or Out?
28:13 The 2026 Chicago Cubs
33:38 Great Rivalries
35:57 Boog the Broadcaster
41:15 ‘Mozzarella Sticks for Everybody’
44:29 Calling Games at Wrigley Field
47:31 Calling the World Series
49:41 Boog’s Bucket List
50:52 Chipper Jones’ Stories
57:15 Strange But True w/ the Phillies
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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville
With: Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi
Producer: Jason Potere
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