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The Roundtable | Time for a September check-in on the Yankees and Dodgers

September 8, 2025·44 min·4 clips
Andy McCullough reveals why Aaron Judge's refusal to admit his elbow injury is frustrating fans and analysts alike.
The hosts analyze the New York Yankees' handling of Aaron Judge's elbow injury and his limited throwing ability, critiquing the team's denial of reality. They then shift to the Los Angeles Dodgers' underperformance, discussing roster issues like poor corner outfield play and bullpen struggles, while speculating on psychological factors affecting the team.

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A loose team check-in that turns playoff pressure into a sharp, funny baseball argument.

The Roundtable opens by saying the bits have gone stale, then uses that fatigue to get into the baseball talk instead of pretending it is a fresh trick.

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Why you'd press play

You want a Dodgers collapse check-in with some actual bite.

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