Phillies > Braves again, Brewers lose Woodruff, Stephanie Apstein ON THE RECORD about Arcia distraction & an important convo about postseason player access

Too much rest or just beat by a better playoff ballclub? Braves/Phillies NLDS real talk coming in hot and our guys are so tired of hearing about the "disadvantage" for bye teams. (1:59) (15:48) SI Senior writer Stephanie Apstein explains exactly how media access works with players and why the Braves tried to rally around a false narrative from Orlando Arcia's public comments. (26:54) Pierzynski, Kratz & Braun not only praise the trash talk as good clean fun for the game but also reveal how the playoffs continue to be a missed opportunity by the sport in the way they don't promote players enough to the right places! (1:02:37) Instant reaction to devastating breaking news at the end of the show about Brandon Woodruff likely out for most (or all) of 2024. Does this actually spark a Corbin Burnes trade? Look out for a Saturday AM Ken Rosenthal pod on the Arcia controversy, the current playoff format and the Dodgers focusing on their Ohtani pursuit -- OR watch it HERE right now! -- Bet 10 Get 200 Instantly with BetMGM Bonus Code: FOUL200  Place your first BetMGM Sportsbook wager through the BetMGM Sportsbook mobile app of at least ten dollars ($10.00). You will receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) instantly in additional winnings regardless of your wager’s outcome! Gambling problem or concern? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices