Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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 his MLB debut.

We break down all of that, plus the Blue Jays’ resurgence, the Mariners and Orioles falling apart, the latest on Shohei Ohtani, which AL teams can actually beat the Dodgers in October, and a new MLB Power Rankings.

Should the umpire be punished for what he did?

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:52 Braves/Phillies Drama

2:44 Absurd UMP SHOW

5:18 Blue Jays are BACK?!

7:13 Mariners are DONE

8:57 Orioles Blow Great Opportunity

10:56 Ohtani Dealing With Lots of Injuries

13:27 AL Teams That Can Beat the Dodgers

20:02 MLB Power Rankings

28:38 Outro
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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 building up as a starter, focus solely on hitting, or could a bullpen role make sense for the postseason?

Plus, Smoltz makes his AL Cy Young pick between Dylan Cease and Cam Schlittler and reveals which team he believes is best built to take down the Dodgers in October.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:13 John Smoltz Joins

1:27 What Should Dodgers Do With Shohei?

5:00 Dylan Cease or Cam Schlittler AL Cy Young Race

7:41 Best Team To Beat the Dodgers?

11:12 Outro
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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 game and an extended offensive slump, Dave Roberts acknowledged that Ohtani may need some time to rest.

Ben breaks down Ohtani’s recent struggles, the latest on his stalled return to the mound, and why his health should now be the Dodgers’ biggest priority heading into October.

Timestamps:

0:00 Shohei Ohtani is Injured

3:03 Knee Affecting His Offense

4:47 Dave Roberts Comments On Injuries

6:37 What Should Dodgers Do With Shohei?

12:29 This Week in Shohei Ohtani News
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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’s now my pick for MVP.

Plus, we break down a huge Yankees-Red Sox series, the Astros surviving the chaos, Tarik Skubal’s emotional return to Detroit, the 5 teams that can beat the Dodgers in October, and my latest MLB Power Rankings.

Who is your NL MVP right now: PCA or Ohtani?

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:41 Shohei or PCA for NL MVP

9:00 Top 5 NL Teams That Can Beat the Dodgers

16:35 Around the League

20:36 MLB Power Rankings

28:53 Outro

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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 staff could look like in the postseason.

Plus, Smoltz reacts to the Astros firing their GM while in first place, the Braves sweeping the Dodgers, and Pat Murphy’s unusual decision to bench Cooper Pratt.Are the Dodgers beatable in October?

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:33 Smoltz's Thoughts On Astros GM Firing

3:30 Dodgers Rotation Thoughts

7:15 More Impressed with Braves Now?

10:58 Was Pat Murphy's Benching Warranted?

13:48 Outro
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