Newsmakers

On this week's episode, MLB.com's Bill Ladson talks to the man that orchestrated the last Dodgers' World Series Championship team in 1988, Fred Claire. He explains why he acquired Kirk Gibson back in '88 and why this year's team can win it all. (:48) Bill also caught up with Dallas Keuchel and George Springer of the Houston Astros to find out how the team moved from last place into a contender for a title in such a short time. (14:47) MLB.com's Richard Justice joins the show to discuss Alex Cora's chances to fill one of the Major's vacant manager jobs and if Joe Girardi will be back with the Yankees next season. (24:16) The next guest is Nationals radio play-by-play man Charlie Slowes and he breaks down what happened to the team during that NLDS Game 5 loss to the Cubs. (31:52) Finally, former Oriole slugger Boog Powell chats with Bill about his 1970 MVP season and his life after baseball. (44:26)