Major League Baseball’s playoff picture shows that money isn’t everything, as five teams with payroll rankings at or below 15th qualified for the postseason, while the high-spending Mets and their $765 million man, Juan Soto, missed out entirely. FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to assess the playoff field, the wild-card matchups, and where Steve Cohen’s Mets go from here.
Plus, former LPGA star Michelle Wie West reacts to the controversial Ryder Cup that saw American fans berate Rory McIlroy during Team Europe’s victory. West gives her take on the exciting finish, the behavior of fans, and Team USA captain Keegan Bradley’s decision not to play. She also explains why the LPGA hasn’t yet caught up to other women’s sports leagues.
Also, ESPN’s Maria Marino is impressed with the Phoenix Mercury’s run to the WNBA Finals, but she understands there is a growing refereeing problem in the W. She explains the discourse around the contentious series finish between the Mercury and Minnesota Lynx.
