The Press Box

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and acclaimed baseball writer Rany Jazayerli on the Chicago Cubs’ historic season and their chase to emerge as the best team in MLB history. Remember to subscribe to the 'Ringer MLB Show' feed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker, David’s buddy Blake, and Guardian writer Dave Schilling talk about Brock Lesnar's UFC announcement, Lesner's career, and how his MMA return may affect his legacy (4:00). Then they discuss a very goofy episode of ‘Raw’ (26:00) and hold a ‘Raw’ vs. ‘SmackDown’ mock draft (36:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins on Taylor Swift's relationship status, Emilia Clarke's role in 'Me Before You' (17:00), Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst's rumored romance (24:00), and potential options for a female lead in the Bond franchise (30:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Molly McHugh and Kate Knibbs dedicate a full podcast to emoji with help from Fred Benenson, who translated 'Moby Dick' in its entirety into emoji, and internet linguist Gretchen McCulloch, who explains why the icons have become such an important part of conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Bryan Curtis on JoJo's first group date, the trip to the 'SportsNation' set, Chad's continuous protein intake, and the boring 'Bachelor' options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by former (and maybe future) professional wrestler Bill Goldberg to discuss his favorite WWE memories, the return of the L.A. Rams, and the 'WWE 2K17' roster card. Then A.V. Club writer LaToya Ferguson (19:00) on the upcoming WWE brand split and re-examining the 2002 WWE roster selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Juliet Litman check in on MTV's 'The Challenge: Rivals III.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and the Sports Gal on JoJo Fletcher's 'Bachelorette' 2016 premiere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and actor Steve Kazee on Cody Rhodes's release from WWE, Charlotte Flair's growing star, Monday-night ‘Raw,’ and ‘Extreme Rules 2016.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ringer editor-at-large Bryan Curtis explores the history and uncertain future of the television highlight package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices