YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO’S NL CY YOUNG PUSH, SPENCER STRIDER RETURNS & MLB’S BEST TEAM
Ben Verlander is joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to break down the biggest MLB storylines this week!They dive into Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s NL Cy Young campaign and how the Los Angeles Dodgers ace has evolved from his rookie season to Year 2. They also talk about the Atlanta Braves and the return of Spencer Strider—what it means for the rotation and the Braves' postseason hopes.Plus, Ben and John debate a hot topic: Who is the best team in Major League Baseball right now?
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17:13
DETROIT TIGERS BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL, SUBWAY SERIES: YANKEES VS METS & MLB POWER RANKINGS
Ben Verlander has a new team atop his MLB Power Rankings and could it be the Detroit Tigers? Ben also recaps the Subway Series that say Juan Soto go back to the Bronx as the Mets took on the Yankees. He also updates his MLB Power Rankings and comments on the Baltimore Orioles firing Brandon Hyde.
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31:20
PETE ROSE IN MLB HALL OF FAME, JUAN SOTO RETURNS TO THE BRONX & AARON NOLA ISSUES WITH JOHN SMOLTZ
Ben Verlander once again is joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz. This week they discuss what leads to a pitcher rebounding or falling out of form like Patrick Corbin and Aaron Nola. They also talk about whether Pete Rose should be in MLB's Hall of Fame, Juan Soto's return to the Bronx to play the New York Yankees for the first time since signing with the New York Mets & much more.
Chapters:00:00 Intro02:00 John Smoltz Joins02:45 Aaron Nola Issues06:00 Justin Verlander Still Winless10:20 Juan Soto Back To The Bronx12:00 Pete Rose In HOF?19:30 Outro
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21:43
IS SHOHEI OHTANI THE GOAT? RED SOX & DEVERS DRAMA & MLB POWER RANKINGS
Ben Verlander brings you all the latest in MLB and that includes Shohei Ohtani's epic weekend vs the Arizona Diamondbacks, as well as Roki Sasaki's continued struggles in MLB. Verlander also discusses the Boston Red Sox drama with Rafael Devers and who is in the wrong. He also talks about the recent string of managers fired and he updates his MLB Power Rankings.
Chapters:00:00 Intro02:45 Red Sox & Devers09:10 Shohei Ohtani GOAT?18:00 Roki Sasaki Issues?23:00 Managers Fired29:00 Power Rankings35:50 Outro
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39:25
JOHN SMOLTZ ON THE RULES OF A BRAWL, MARINERS LEGITIMACY & MORE
Ben Verlander is once again joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz. They discuss the Seattle Mariners, the rules to a benches clearing brawl in MLB and whether or not in-season coaching changes really matter.
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