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The Giants released Odell Beckham Jr. after barely using him for three games. Our hosts react to the news and debate if there was ever any point of reuniting with OBJ in the first place. Plus, Evan and Tiki discuss the team's chances in the NFC East without Jaxson Dart, and if J.J. McCarthy has any chance of pushing Jameis Winston for the starting job. Phil Simms joins Boomer and Gio to talk all things Big Blue, including McCarthy and how he may be used the rest of this season.

The Yankees steamrolled the hated Red Sox in a two-game Wild Card Series sweep, and we have full reactions from all of our hosts, who were pleasantly surprised at how efficient the Yankee lineup was from top to bottom. Plus, debating whether or not Aaron Judge will play in the ALDS, how the Yankees will set up their rotation, and if the Bombers should be favored against the Rays. Meanwhile, Evan and Tiki feel like the Yanks were a little over the top in celebrating a Wild Card Series win, and Boomer and Gio debate which Yankee is likeliest to carry the team and be their new "Mr. October."

Boomer & Gio preview the Yankees-Rays ALDS and who will step up to be 'Mr. October.' Plus: -Is there now a QB battle between JJ McCarthy and Jameis Winston? -Phil Simms talks Giants and NFL -Yankees beat the Red Sox, Tampa next -Giants part ways with OBJ -Week 4 picks

From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Boomer and Mike are back to talk all the headlines from week 3, another splashy Cowboys trade, Week 4 picks, Game of the Week, a QB Power Rankings and more!

Al and Jerry laugh about a reporter making a bad joke while interviewing Devils' star Jack Hughes.

We kick off with the Browns improving to 3-1 over the Steelers behind a throwback performance from Deshaun Watson and Aaron Rodgers-Mike McCarthy sideline drama, followed by the Rangers' home-opening victory featuring Igor Shesterkin's historic goalie goal. Next, Malik Nabers voices faith in Jameis Winston, the Braves eliminate the Phillies to advance, and we debate Giants-Cardinals versus Jets-Bears while evaluating New York's 1-3 start. After Andy Reid brushes off potential stadium win records, Aaron Rodgers reacts to Joey Porter Jr.'s trade, and Jim Harbaugh addresses J.J. McCarthy, we break down which chess pieces the Giants are currently missing before delivering breaking news that Gerrit Cole will start Game 1. Finally, the show wraps up with our Week 4 NFL picks.

The Browns improved to 3-1 by beating the Steelers behind a vintage Deshaun Watson performance and Aaron Rodgers yelling at Mike McCarthy. Meanwhile, the Rangers scored five goals in their home opener to make Boomer happy, and McCarthy was caught on camera calling Rodgers an "a-hole." Jerry’s update delivers the audio from the Browns' comeback, Watson, the Rodgers-McCarthy drama, and Malik Nabers' faith in Jameis Winston. Finally, the Braves beat the Phillies to advance despite an uncomfortable exchange with Zach Hughes, and the Portland Trail Blazers hired—then fired hours later—a 29-year-old broadcaster over old tweets from when he was 12 and 15.

Gio disagrees with Jerry favoring Jets/Bears over Giants/Cardinals, arguing the home-underdog Giants are much more interesting. Jerry's update kicks off with Browns radio calling a win over the Steelers on a Rodgers interception, followed by Todd Monken’s postgame reaction and Andy Reid brushing off his potential win record at Allegiant Stadium. Next up are the sounds of the Braves beating the Phillies and Kenny Albert calling Igor Shesterkin becoming the first goalie in Rangers history to score a goal. Finally, the hour wraps up with a look at how the Jets feel and look different, even if sitting at 1-3 is far from ideal.

UAP whistleblower David Grusch visited Joe Rogan’s podcast with wild claims of an alien sky war before Jerry’s update kicked off with audio from the Browns beating the Steelers. Following postgame thoughts from Todd Monken, Aaron Rodgers reacted to the Steelers trading Joey Porter Jr., Jim Harbaugh addressed talking to his brother about J.J. McCarthy, and the Braves knocked off the Phillies to advance. Finally, a Padres fan looking for a date revealed he mostly heard back from large women under 30.

We started the hour discussing the Giants as Boomer asked which chess pieces the team is currently missing, followed by breaking news that Gerrit Cole will start Game 1 tomorrow. Gio then vents about people complaining about analytics, before Jerry’s update kicks off with the Browns' win over the Steelers, the Braves beating the Phillies to advance, and Kenny Albert calling Igor Shesterkin becoming the first goalie in Rangers history to score in their home-opening win. Finally, after a Moment of the Day about not wanting to deal with difficult people, the week wraps up with our Week 4 NFL picks.

We give you a two-fer here starting with a funny Moment featuring Zach Martin's dislike for "difficult people" (ahem...Dave Sims). After that we have our full slate of picks for the week and you can guess how many we'll get wrong.

Boomer gives the Giants a look like he's staring at a chess board. Plus, we hear that Gerrit Cole is getting the start for game one.

Jerry returns for an update and starts with the sounds of the Browns beating the Steelers. We heard from Todd Monken after the win. Aaron Rodgers was asked about the Steelers trading Joey Porter Jr. Jim Harbaugh was asked if he talked to his brother about JJ McCarthy. We heard the sounds of the Braves beating the Phillies to advance.

They call them UAPs now but, you know, flying saucers. Dave Grusch who spilled the beans about all sorts of claims was on with Joe Rogan to say, uh, interesting things.

Jerry's got the Browns radio call when they beat the Steelers as Rodgers heaved up an interception. We heard from Todd Monken after the game. Andy Reid was told he can become the winningest coach at Allegiant Stadium and he doesn’t care. We heard the sounds of the Braves beating the Phillies. We heard Kenny Albert on the call as Igor scored a goal for the Rangers, the first goalie ever to do so for them.