On Deck is a bi-weekly baseball podcast coming to you every Monday and Thursday. Join Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia as they take your calls on the week’s most interesting stories and matchups. Have something you’d like to say to the hosts? Call/text/leave a message: 347-903-WFUV, or tweet @WFUVSports to make it onto the show. 
Standing 1st in the NL East and on their way to a postseason run, the Washington Nationals have decided to rest their 24 year-old ace, Stephen Strasburg. While many criticize the move, the Nats remain committed to preserving Strasburg's arm for the future.
Kris and Kenny take your calls as they discuss the Yankees' recent hot streak, RA Dickey's bracelent incident, Felix Hernandez's perfect game, Melky Cabrera's suspension, and the NL Central in a jam-packed show.
The Pittsburgh Pirates trail the Cincinnati Reds by 6 games entering Wednesday, and they're 4-6 over their last 10 games. Some of their early-season success stories like James McDonald have become a distant memory. They hold a Wild Card spot in the NL, but it's by just one game over the Cardinals and Giants.
So, we're asking you: Can the Pittsburgh Pirates win the NL Central? Can they even hold on to the Wild Card spot? Is Andrew McCutchen MVP-bound?
Kenny and Kris listen to the fans react to CC Sabathia's elbow injury, plus reflect on the Mets' series with Atlanta and hear what listeners are saying about the NL West.
As the pennant races come down to the wire, I'm watching the NL West. The Giants have let the Dodgers back in the race, as their lead has shrunk to just a game. With both teams making big trades at the deadline, we could see new heroes on the west coast. While all of this is going on, the Diamondbacks quietly sit 5 games back entering Sunday.
Who will win the NL West? Do the Diamondbacks have a legitimate shot at getting into the playoffs? How many wild card teams will come out of the NL West?
Kenny and Kris get in a heated debate over whether or not Mike Trout is your AL MVP, plus they take calls on the Yankees and their recent struggles. Coming off a tough win against Detroit, is there any confidence in New York going forward?
Kris and I would like to wish Mr. Mike Trout a very happy 21st birthday. Everyone agrees he's put together a very impressive season, the only question that remains is if it's an MVP season.
With his current standing in all of the major statistical categories, does Mike Trout get your vote for MVP? if not, who do you have winning the award in either league? Is Trout at least a lock for AL ROY?
The guys take your Yankees calls, put Ichiro under the microscope, and preview the series at Detroit. Then they look at the future of the Mets. Finally, they break down the series of the week, Angels- A's, and reveal that the keys to the series are in the hands of some unfamiliar names.
The American League East is wrapped up. Let's be honest, there's no one in that division to dethrone the Yankees before October. With that in mind, the AL West (Angels, A's and Rangers) looks like the race to keep an eye on.
The Angels and Rangers made arguably the most noise at the trade deadline, and all three teams sit within striking distance. Right now, the Rangers lead the division, but there's a lot of games coming up between the three clubs.
Coming off a series win against a red-hot Mariners team, the Yankees are in Detroit to play three with the Tigers. After the Yankees' recent struggles, nothing's a sure thing at this point.
This week on the show, we want to know how you think the Yankees will fare against the Tigers.
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