Tim leads off discussing another Rob Manfred dropped ball in the Mets/Braves/Royals/Hurricane Helene scheduling fiasco. Tim’s Time Machine goes back to 2017 and 2023 when scheduling changes WERE made at the end of those seasons. A quick NBA thought, Pens power play better be better, and a potential historic blowout in the President’s Cup. Connect to column has Tim talking Shohei greatness, and What’s Your Problem has Tim ranting about Bob Nutting and commiserating with A’s fans about their owner John Fisher.