How does Starkville celebrate its independence? Doug shares his thoughts before Tim Britton and Will Sammon join the show to explain why Steve Cohen has gone against his business sense to be extremely patient with the Mets in a dismal season. What will New York do at the trade deadline and what does it all mean for next season?

Trivia from Mark Snyderman - Name the two pitchers since 1900 to throw at least 200 innings and post a WHIP below 0.80?

Strange But True examins Elly De La Cruz's remarkable cycle

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