Drake Mayday, a Raiders Revival, Bleakest 0-3 Teams, MLB Playoffs, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

Sep 27, 2026 · 1h 41m · take 30 of 34

Bill Simmons·01:25:19-1704.0Correct+40
The Yankees probably beat the Red Sox in the Wild Card series.
He called Yankees −170 fair.
“I'd be really surprised.”
Yankees Red Sox
The Yankees swept the Red Sox 2-0 at Yankee Stadium, winning 9-0 on Sept 29 and 9-2 on Sept 30, 2026. They advanced to the ALDS against Tampa Bay.
- Source: Baseball-Reference.com ↗ 2026 Wild Card Series - New York Yankees over Boston Red Sox (2-0)

In context

SalTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

SalWhy, because of your birthday?

BillYou think they were trying? I don't give a shit. No, they've been trying.

BillNow, they clinched a playoff spot. But I thought the line was like Yankees minus 170. I thought that was fair. But, you know, it's in Yankee Stadium. I'd be really surprised. The series that jumped out to me was Houston.

BillHouston is like minus 140 against Chicago. And I just like, Chicago's just not a playoff team. I'd be really surprised if they just beat

SalHouston.

SalThey had a guy, what's the name? He broke the strikeout record.

From the episode transcript around 01:25:19. Speaker names are recognized by voice.

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