5 On It & Russ Dorsey talks Cubs' sweep of Mets (Hour 3)

The episode opens with the hosts of the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show diving into Five On It, a segment spotlighting key baseball and sports topics. The discussion centers on the Cubs' recent three-game sweep of the Mets, with a spirited debate over the series MVP—Mark Grody favoring Jamison Tyone for his strong six-inning performance, while Marshall Harris argues for Caleb Thielbar, who delivered crucial saves and a win in high-leverage situations. The hosts then evaluate the confidence levels in Cubs closer Caleb Thielbar (7.5/10) and White Sox closer Sir Anthony Dominguez (2.5/10), citing Dominguez’s high walk rate and inconsistent performances. A major point of contention arises over Mets manager Carlos Mendoza’s decision to pitch to Nico Horner in the 10th inning of a tight game, which the hosts unanimously condemn as a critical error. The conversation shifts to the White Sox’s managerial misstep in the A’s game, where they failed to walk two strong hitters to face a pitcher, a move deemed worse than Mendoza’s decision. The hosts also debate the Bears’ decision to pick up Darnell Wright’s fifth-year option, praising it as a Ryan Poles draft success, while weighing whether they’d trade Wright for defensive lineman Jalen Carter—concluding they wouldn’t. The episode concludes with a deep dive into MLB insider Russ Dorsey’s insights, where he praises Bobby Witt Jr. as his favorite player and highlights the Kansas City Royals’ offensive struggles despite having a top-tier talent in Witt Jr. The overall tone is analytical, passionate, and critical of managerial decisions, with a strong emphasis on baseball strategy and team building.