The Bill Simmons Podcast Game 7 Baseball Magic, Josh Beats Pat, Seattle’s Rise, Cincy’s Fall, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
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Nov 3, 2025 
Cousin Sal, a renowned Radio and TV personality known for his gambling insight, joins the discussion with Bill Simmons. They break down an unforgettable Game 7 in the World Series featuring the Dodgers and Blue Jays. The duo dives into NFL Week 9 highlights, including the Bills' victory over the Chiefs and Seattle's impressive rise. They also play 'Guess the Lines' for Week 10's matchups, while offering humorous reassessments of their earlier predictions and discussing parenting stories in the entertaining Parent Corner.
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At-Field Memory Of The 18-Inning Marathon
- Bill describes attending the 18-inning Game 3 and watching Kershaw warm in the bullpen as an electric moment for Dodger fans.
- He praises Will Smith for catching all 18 innings and later hitting the Game 7 homer, highlighting the human cost of that series.
Pitch Clock Revived Baseball's Momentum
- Simmons and Sal credit rule changes like the pitch clock with rejuvenating MLB's mainstream appeal and faster pace.
- They warn a looming MLB labor dispute risks undoing the recent positive momentum for the sport.
Choose Safe Special-Teams Plays Late
- When leading late with little time, punt or kick out-of-bounds instead of trying long returns or field goals.
- Sal and Simmons recommend conservative special-teams choices to avoid gifting opponents easy field position.