Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 34, where the guys talk about winning the World Series with the Cubs 10 years ago to the day, and reminisce about breaking the 108 year curse in Chicago. The guys then react to the Milwaukee Brewers’ championship week which saw them on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ at the Green Bay Packers Thursday night football game, and a parade in downtown Milwaukee. They react to the Brewers’ viral “rally cigs,” Bryce Harper’s viral social media comments, and Jorge Posada talking about how he no longer feels welcome at New York Yankees facilities. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about Rizzo’s ‘Rocky’ influence, the difference between Rossy winning the World Series with the Red Sox and Cubs, and the “Bryzzo” movement in Chicago with Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 33 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Milwaukee Brewers WINNING the World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Brewers won their first championship in franchise history by winning 4-1 tonight, and closing out the series in 5 games. The guys react to William Contreras winning World Series MVP, and how important he has been to the team. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about winning the World Series themselves, what it’s like to celebrate in an opposing city instead of your own, and Rizzo’s famous “horns up” celebration.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 32 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 4 of the World Series where the Tampa Bay Rays won on a WALK OFF pinch-hit single by Ben Williamson in the bottom of the 12th inning. Rookie Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead HR in the top of the 12th, but the Rays answered in the bottom of the inning to prevent getting swept, and will now force a Game 5. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball, like whether the Rays have what it takes to come back in this series, whether the Chicago Cubs should resign Ian Happ, and how players find out updates during the lockout.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 31 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to the Milwaukee Brewers BLOWING OUT the Tampa Bay Rays to take a 3-0 lead in the World Series. The Brewers are now just one win away from the first WS sweep since the 2012 Giants, and the 3rd team in MLB history to go 11-1 in a postseason. The Brewers made World Series HISTORY by scoring 8 runs in the top of the 5th inning, ALL with 2 outs, to take a 10-0 lead. The guys talk about how the Brewers have been on one of the BEST playoff runs in MLB history. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys discuss what Brewers manager Pat Murphy was able to UNLOCK with this Brewers team as they are on the brink of winning their first World Series, the CHALLENGES in David Ross becoming Anthony Rizzo’s manager, and their FAVORITE spots in Chicago.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 30 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 2 of the World Series where the Milwaukee Brewers erased a 4-0 deficit to BEAT the Tampa Bay Rays and take a 2-0 lead in the World Series. The guys talk about how this Brewers team NEVER quits, and how their resiliency is one of their BIGGEST strengths as a team. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys talk about why you can’t challenge a check-swing, their FAVORITE road cities, as well as whether they could tell if a player would become a manager in the future.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 28 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 1 of the World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. The guys react to the Brewers winning 3-2 in what was Jacob Misiorowski’s BEST start of the postseason, and the decision by Rays manager Kevin Cash to start Nick Martinez in Game 1 over their ace Drew Rasmussen. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys talk about how playing in the World Series feels different than any other game, and why Rizzo chose to wear number 44.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with episode 27 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys preview this year’s World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers. These two teams were the BEST teams all season long, and this is a PERFECT World Series matchup between two small market teams who have built their teams from the ground up. The guys later react to the New York Yankees press conference featuring Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman, and Hal Steinbrenner where they talked about coming up short this season, as well as the Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski talking about how Trea Turner needs to play better in order to remain the starting shortstop of the Phillies. The guys get into Tarik Skubal’s free agency, as well as what the Chicago Cubs need in order to make that next step towards contending for a World Series. Finally, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys talk about what makes these two managers GREAT in Kevin Cash and Pat Murphy, what a manager has to say to all-star caliber players when they’re struggling, and how HEATED the rivalry was between the Cubs and Brewers back when Ross and Rizzo were playing.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 27 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Tampa Bay Rays BEATING the Cleveland Guardians, and advancing to the World Series to play the Milwaukee Brewers. The World Series features two teams who have NEVER won a World Series before, and the guys are HYPE that the two BEST teams in baseball are the last two standing. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys talk about their FAVORITE spots at Wrigley Field, Rajai Davis’ HR in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, and acknowledging the fans after getting SWEPT by the New York Mets in the 2015 NLCS.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 26 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 5 of the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians. Drew Rasmussen was dominant in Game 5, and the Rays now hold a 3-2 lead, and could punch their ticket to the World Series on Monday night. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions like Rizzo’s time with the Padres, losing items while on a road trip, and how some teams have better health luck than others when it comes to injuries.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 25 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Tampa Bay Rays BEATING the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of the ALCS. After Game 4 was postponed due to rain on Friday, the Rays came out and tied the series at 2 on Saturday night. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about what players do during rain delays, what road trips are like in the big leagues, and what Rizzo would say to people on first base during a game.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 24 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Milwaukee Brewers SWEEPING the Los Angeles Dodgers and ENDING their quest of a three-peat. The Brewers were the better team ALL season long… and proved it once again by DOMINATING the Dodgers in this series. The guys are HYPE for Brewers fans who have waited a LONG time for this, and can’t wait to see them perform in the World Series. Shohei Ohtani broke out of his slump in a HUGE way with a 3-run Home Run in the bottom of the 2nd inning to put the Dodgers up 4-0, but the Brewers fought back like they always do, and found a way to plate 6 unanswered runs, and complete the sweep. The guys then react to the Cleveland Guardians taking a surprise 2-1 lead in the ALCS over the Tampa Bay Rays after some OUTSTANDING pitching by Gavin Williams, and a game changing Home Run by Petey Halpin in the bottom of the 5th inning. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys discuss what it was like to play for Manager Joe Maddon, how a shortened MLB season would impact players, and the guys tell some HILARIOUS stories about playing against Cleveland Guardians superstar Jose Ramirez.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with episode 23 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to the Milwaukee Brewers taking a 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. After a Jackson Chourio leadoff HR, the Brewers went back-to-back in the 7th with Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell to retake the lead. The Brewers have looked like the more dominant team in all 3 games, and the Dodgers are a game away from getting SWEPT by the same team who they swept in the NLCS a season ago. Shohei Ohtani was moved down to the 6 hole, and he looked better tonight as he reached base 3 times. The guys debate whether the Dodgers can comeback, or if the Brewers will be heading to the World Series. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball. The guys debate whether the MLB’s new rule changes of shortening the season to 154 games, and higher seeds choosing their opponents would be a good thing for the game, as well as some UNDERRATED players they played with, as well as why the Rays need a new stadium in TAMPA and NOT St. Pete.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 22 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where they guys react to the Tampa Bay Rays BEATING the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the ALCS to even the series at 1. Jose Ramirez’s costly error with 2 outs in the bottom of the 4th lead to unearned 3 runs for the Rays. Those would be the only runs they scored in the game as the Rays went on to win 3-1. The guys talk about how JRam has been the catalyst for the Guards, but sometimes a tough bounce doesn't go your way. The guys are split on who will win Game 3, and are excited for what has been a VERY competitive series thus far. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about anything from around the game of baseball. Rizzo talks more about completing the Chicago Marathon, and how he had to dig deep in order to finish. The guys discuss the difficulties playing in the wind at Wrigley Field, as well as how Rizzo was able to have so much fun and play so freely, even in the highest pressure moments in his career.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK for Episode 21 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys react to the massive upsets in both the NLCS and ALCS. The Milwaukee Brewers have taken a 2-0 lead on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS after dominating them in Game 2. The Brewers chased Yoshinobu Yamamoto after just 2.2 IP, and put up seven runs over the course of nine innings. The Brewers bullpen didn’t allow a single baserunner as they threw five PERFECT innings in Game 2. The guys then react to a report that the Dodgers could be BENCHING Shohei Ohtani in Game 3, and talk about how that MUST mean that Ohtani is injured, because there is no circumstance where you bench Ohtani as he has been the best player in the world over the last five years. Later, the guys react to the Cleveland Guardians STEALING Game 1 from the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS. The Rays threw their ace in Drew Rasmussen, and the Guardians scattered eight hits and two runs off Rasmussen, and got to the Rays bullpen in the later innings to break the game open. After pulling off the Game 1 upset, the Guardians now have their top two pitchers to start in Game 2 and 3 in Parker Messick and Freddy Peralta. Finally, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball, and the guys share amazing stories about becoming close with Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, who the best PRANKSTERS were on their Cubs teams, and who each team’s X-factor is if they want to make a World Series run.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 20 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys break down Game 1 of the NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers. The pitching duel of Jacob Misiorowski and Tarik Skubal lived up to the hype as there were only three runs scored in the game, and the Brewers took Game 1 at home by a score of 2-1. The guys debate whether the Dodgers are in trouble as the Game 1 winner has won the series 67% of the time. Rizzo recaps the Chicago Marathon as he ran it this weekend, and the guys answer fan mailbag questions about the biggest things in baseball. The guys talk about Japanese players adjusting to the MLB, tipping pitches, and developing pitchers in today’s game.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 19 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Cleveland Guardians beating the Chicago White Sox in Game 4 of the ALDS to force a Game 5 back in Cleveland. The Guardians have scored 18 runs over the last two games, and the guys debate whether the Sox have enough left in the tank to win a Game 5 in Cleveland. Jose Ramirez has been the star of the show over the last couple games, and the guys are excited to see who will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS. Later, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about Rizzo’s decision to retire, as well as MLB expansion, and Rossy watching his World Series highlights every year.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 18 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys react to the New York Yankees getting SWEPT in the ALDS by division rival Tampa Bay Rays. Rizzo GOES OFF on the Yankees for doing the same thing year after year, and not being able to get it done. He’s tired of the excuses from the front office, and says that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting something different. The guys then react to the Los Angeles Dodgers hitting their stride as they knocked out the Atlanta Braves yesterday to advance to the NLCS. The Milwaukee Brewers also advanced to the NLCS after they eliminated the San Diego Padres last night. An NLCS between the Dodgers and Brewers is going to be EPIC. The Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox to stay alive in the ALDS, and will have to win again tonight in order to set up a Game 5 back in Cleveland. Finally, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about the hottest topics in baseball. The guys answer questions about the wild card coverage which featured announcers from both teams, whether they’re rooting for a Brewers vs. Rays World Series, and Rossy tells stories about what he’d say to pitchers when going out for a mound visit as a catcher.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 17 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys break down Game 3s from the NLDS. The San Diego Padres saved off elimination from the Milwaukee Brewers by winning 4-3 in a game where the Padres used their ace Michael King as a closer after STAR closer Mason Miller was out on paternity leave. The guys then react to the Los Angeles Dodgers taking a 2-1 series lead over the Atlanta Braves thanks to another masterful pitching performance by Yoshi Yamamoto. The guys then answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball such as communicating with international players who don’t speak English, the travel schedule in the MLB playoffs, and how the Mets let star players like Freddy Peralta, Pete Alonso, and Pete Crow-Armstrong off the hook.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 16 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to the Tampa Bay Rays beating the New York Yankees to take a 2-0 lead in the ALDS. The guys discuss the SLOPPY defense as the Yanks made 4 errors, and more mental mistakes, as well as their lack of hitting this series. The Yankees have 5 hits in the first two games, and the guys debate whether it’s too late for the Yankees to turn it on and make a comeback. The guys react to the Chicago White Sox taking a 2-0 lead on the Cleveland Guardians as manager Will Venable continues to press all the right buttons as his double-opener strategy ended with starter Sean Burke taking the ball in the 3rd, and shutting down the Guardians lineup before handing the ball off to closer Grant Taylor. The guys talk about how INSANE the atmosphere will be back in Chicago as they will get their first home game of the 2026 playoffs. Finally, the guys answer fan mailbag questions about all things baseball, from how the Yankees continue to lose in the same ways, to the implementation to Pitch Com, to the offensive production of Dansby Swanson and Michael Busch for the Chicago Cubs.

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 15 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys break down Game 2 from the NLDS where the Milwaukee Brewers walked it off against Mason Miller and the San Diego Padres. Jackson Chourio hit a 2 RBI single in the bottom of the 9th to win it for the Brewers and give them a 2-0 lead in the series. The guys talk about the Padres decision to try and have Miller get the last 6 outs of the game, and how it may have come back to bite them as he didn’t look sharp after his pitch count rose. The guys then react to the Atlanta Braves PERFECT bullpen game vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers who chose to throw Blake Snell. Snell didn’t have his A game, and LA also had to burn 6 relief pitchers themselves. The Braves even the series at 1, and head back to Atlanta where they will have their ace, Chris Sale on the mound.

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