Did the Brewers really sweep their way into the 2026 World Series? Over the Dodgers!
Big League Dreaming The Podcast - A show about baseball, dreams and family.This week, John Gonzalez, the dad, is being joined by two of his three sons, Ty and Zak, as they catch up on the MLB playoffs, react to the Brewers’ surprising run against the Dodgers, and debate whether Los Angeles can fight its way back into the series. They also discuss the Guardians–Rays matchup, José Ramírez’s heads-up baserunning, Shohei Ohtani’s struggles, and their ideal World Series matchups.Before getting into postseason baseball, John shares his dilemma over giving up his Tigers season tickets—and passing on a chance to take batting practice at Comerica Park.In this episode:John explains why he decided not to renew his Tigers season ticketsThe family debates whether skipping the batting-practice invitation was a good moveZak shares why he would fully embrace being a Mariners season-ticket holder if he lived closer to Seattle.Reactions to the Brewers taking a commanding lead over the DodgersJosé Ramírez’s smart steal that helped create a key Guardians rally. And how one defensive lapse can change a playoff game.Why Ohtani may be struggling—and whether injuries are affecting his swing.Ty makes the case for a Dodgers comeback at home.They all share their preferred World Series matchups.Chapters00:01 Welcome to the show and playoff check-in01:33 John’s Tigers season-ticket decision04:08 Why being a season-ticket holder is about more than the games06:18 Playoff surprises: Brewers, Dodgers, Guardians, and Rays07:35 José Ramírez’s playoff instincts and a costly error09:15 Brewers–Guardians World Series talk09:49 Shohei Ohtani’s postseason struggles12:32 Why a fresh World Series matchup matters14:14 Can the Dodgers come back from three games down?16:20 Home-field energy and final playoff predictions18:30 Where to find Big League Dreaming the PodcastListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Where to follow us atX: @BLDPODTikTok: @bigleaguedreaming
3 Oct 2026
October Baseball: Our picks for MLB 2026 postseason
MLB 2026: Our picks for the postseason.
John Gonzalez is joined by his sons Zak and Ty for Season 6 of Big League Dreaming the Podcast. With Zane unable to join this episode, the family talks baseball, dreams, and what makes the game special—from October hopes and underdog stories to the memories made along the way. John is a Tigers fan. Zak a Mariners fan. Ty a Mets fan. And Zane a Red Sox fan.
27 Sept 2026
Verlander Weekend: Hall of Fame Case, Tigers Farewell, and a Final Start in Detroit
John Gonzalez is joined by his sons Zak Ty for a baseball-family conversation centered on Justin Verlander’s final start and whether he belongs in Cooperstown as a Tiger or an Astro. They also look at how starting pitching has changed, why Verlander’s longevity is rare, and what the atmosphere should feel like at Comerica Park for his farewell
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