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Are the Astros Still Inevitable? + ONE WEEK LEFT MLB Playoff Race Update

ONE. WEEK. LEFT. 6 teams are in the playoffs and 6 teams still to go. We talk through ALL the MLB Playoff Race scenarios as we enter the last week of the regular season.

John Smoltz Has An Idea to FIX the MLB Playoffs + Should Pitchers Be Able to Win MVP?

John Smoltz joins the show to explain the change he’d make to the MLB playoff format and why he thinks it could make October even better. We also debate whether pitcher

Aaron Judge Is Wrong About Pitchers Winning MVP + MLB Playoff Races Heat Up | MLB Power Rankings

Aaron Judge says pitchers shouldn’t be able to win MVP because they already have the Cy Young Award. I completely disagree. We break down why pitchers absolutely should r

John Smoltz Remembers Piazza’s Iconic 9/11 Home Run + Shohei’s Two-Way Future

John Smoltz joins the show to reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and one of the most unforgettable nights in baseball history. Smoltz shares what it was like being

Shohei Ohtani Hits the IL... Is He Done Pitching FOREVER?

Shohei Ohtani is officially heading to the IL and is done pitching for the rest of the season. But does this mean we should start questioning his future as a two-way play

Phillies HATE RONALD ACUNA, Blue Jays are BACK?! + ABSURD Ump Show | MLB Power Rankings (MLB Recap)

Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Phillies brought the drama this weekend, while an umpire somehow found himself at the center of controversy after confronting a pitcher making hi

What Should the Dodgers Do With Shohei Ohtani? John Smoltz Weighs In + AL Cy Young Pick Dylan Cease or Cam Schlittler | Saturday with Smoltz

John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander to discuss what the Dodgers should do with Shohei Ohtani as he continues to battle injuries heading into October. Should Ohtani keep build

Shohei Ohtani’s Injuries Are Starting to Affect Him | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News

Shohei Ohtani has been battling knee and biceps issues for months, and now those injuries may be taking a toll on his performance at the plate. After a four-strikeout g

Pete Crow-Armstrong Is My NL MVP Over Shohei Ohtani + 5 Teams That Can Beat the Dodgers | New MLB Power Rankings

I’ve been riding with Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP all season, but it’s time for me to admit it: I was wrong. Pete Crow-Armstrong has changed my mind, and I explain why he’

John Smoltz on the Dodgers’ SCARY October Rotation! The Braves STATEMENT Series + Astros’ Shocking GM Firing

Can anyone stop the Dodgers if their rotation is finally healthy for October? John Smoltz breaks down Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound and what this loaded Dodgers s

Shohei Ohtani Could Return to the Mound Sunday + His MVP Case Is Heating Up | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News

Shohei Ohtani could be back on the mound for the Dodgers as soon as Sunday. Ohtani has taken some major steps toward his pitching return, including facing live hitters a

The Dodgers’ October Plan Is Coming Together PERFECTLY + Astros FIRE GM, Padres New Ownership is AWESOME & MLB Power Rankings

The Dodgers’ rotation is coming together at the perfect time, and October is starting to look scary for the rest of baseball. We break down why the Dodgers are built for

John Smoltz Picks His NL MVP: Shohei Ohtani or PCA? + AL Wild Card CHAOS

John Smoltz makes his pick in the NL MVP race between Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong! This week on Saturday with Smoltz, I ask the Hall of Famer who he would vote

Could Shohei Ohtani Leave the Dodgers? The Mark Walter Situation Explained | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News

Could Shohei Ohtani actually leave the Dodgers? Reports surrounding Dodgers controlling owner Mark Walter have raised major questions about his financial empire, and beca

The AL Playoff Race Is CHAOS… WHO GETS IN?! Murakami and the White Sox DOMINATE Tigers! + MLB Power Rankings

The American League playoff race is absolute CHAOS. With six teams separated by just 1.5 games in the Wild Card race, I’m breaking down the contenders and making my picks

Should We Be Worried About Paul Skenes? John Smoltz explains + His Emotional Field of Dreams Experience and Crazy 4th Out Rule

Is there reason to be concerned about Paul Skenes? John Smoltz joins me for another Saturday with Smoltz to break down Skenes’ recent struggles, what he’s seeing from t

Shohei Ohtani Takes Another Step Toward Pitching Return | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News

Shohei Ohtani is getting closer to returning to the mound. After not pitching since July 3, Ohtani has now thrown on back-to-back days as he continues working his way tow

Tigers are HOT, Yankees Found Their Star SS + A New Team Atop the MLB Power Rankings

The Detroit Tigers are officially making some noise in the American League — and this might be more than just a hot streak. We break down Detroit’s surge, Troy Melton’s

PCA or Shohei Ohtani? John Smoltz Settles the NL MVP Debate + MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers

The NL MVP race is officially on. This week, John Smoltz joins the show to break down the biggest debate in baseball: Shohei Ohtani or Pete Crow-Armstrong for National L

Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow-Armstrong: Who Deserves NL MVP? | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News

The NL MVP race is officially here. For months, Shohei Ohtani looked like the runaway favorite. Now, Pete Crow-Armstrong has forced his way into the conversation, and af