MLB Playoff Preview | Farewell to the Fallen & Final Weekend Predictions | Dingers and Stingers

This week on Dingers and Stingers MLB, we’re saying farewell to the teams that didn’t make the cut — and breaking down the final weekend of the regular season before the playoffs begin. From the Orioles’ collapse to the Braves’ disappointing year and the Pirates’ offensive struggles, we take a hard look at what went wrong and what’s next.

Plus, we welcome special guest Tyler to give us a Mariners fan’s perspective on their playoff push and discuss the upcoming Automated Balls and Strikes Challenge System set for 2026. It’s an episode packed with insight, humor, and a little bit of heartbreak.

⚾ Topics in this episode:

In Memoriam: Teams eliminated from playoff contention

Orioles, Angels, Braves, Pirates season breakdowns

Rays and Athletics: injuries, inconsistency, and rebuilds

Mariners playoff hopes with guest Tyler

Astros’ playoff implications and struggles

Red Sox scenarios heading into the final week

Predictions for postseason outcomes

Dingers & Stingers: highlights, lowlights, and bold calls

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Dingers and Stingers
00:56 In Memoriam: Teams Eliminated from Playoff Contention
03:14 Tampa Bay Rays: A Season of Injuries and Inconsistency
06:52 Oakland Athletics: Struggles and Future Prospects
10:45 Baltimore Orioles: Disappointing Season and Future Outlook
16:46 Los Angeles Angels: A Season of High Hopes and Injuries
22:30 Atlanta Braves: A Year of Missed Opportunities
27:10 Pittsburgh Pirates: Lack of Offensive Production
32:19 Overview of the Final Weekend Stakes
36:05 Fan Corner: Seattle Mariners Perspective
47:32 Veteran Experience in Baseball
51:03 Astros' Struggles and Playoff Implications
54:07 Mariners' Rise and Key Players
57:55 Playoff Predictions and Team Dynamics
01:02:03 Red Sox Playoff Scenarios
01:03:54 Bold Predictions for the Final Week
01:11:13 Dingers and Stingers: Highlights and Lowlights

💬 Which team’s downfall surprised you the most — and who do YOU have sneaking into the playoffs this weekend? Drop your take in the comments!

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