Episode 31: Let’s Talk About Freddie Freeman

In this episode of What Caught My Eye, hosts Nick, Stephen, and Komlo discuss recent sports highlights, including Freddie Freeman's standout World Series performance and the Dodgers' resilience despite injuries. They analyze the Yankees' struggles, focusing on Aaron Boone’s future and Hal Steinbrenner’s leadership compared to his father George’s. They speculate on Juan Soto’s potential fit with East Coast teams, especially the Yankees, and recount a humorous fan interference incident.

In the NFL, they review the Commanders’ upset victory, its impact on the Bears, and the contrasting cultures within teams like the Browns, Chiefs, and Steelers. They also discuss quarterback accountability, mentioning Anthony Richardson and Justin Herbert, and stress the role of team culture and sacrifice in football.

Shifting to college football, they critique ranking biases based on branding rather than performance, mentioning Indiana, and discuss money’s influence in college sports.

They touch on NASCAR with Tyler Reddick’s win for Michael Jordan’s team and conclude by sharing their favorite postseason baseball walkoff hits.