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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Very quietly, the Blue Jays have been playing winning ball, since April 30, sabotaged far too often by inexplicable bullpen failures blowing leads in the 8th and 9th innings. In this week's Exit Philosophy, Mal and Griff discuss those woes that have left the Jays playing pickleball with.500. On Tuesday Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that all-time hits leader Pete Rose has had his ban lifted and he is no longer ineligible for the Hall-of-Fame. Why did baseball do this out of the blue and what does it do to Griff's respect and perception of MLB and the Hall. How much of this lifting of the ban was due to influence from the White House? The boys discuss the Rafael Devers situation and whether he is a proud superstar or bad teammate and could all this drama have been avoided. A Jays back-end of the rotation review, an update on the Niagara Ironbacks and more. Hit the subscribe button, like and leave a review wherever you listen!  INDEX: 0:00 Intro    0:38 Blue Jays bullpen steps up vs Rays   3:30 Leafs Playoff talk  6:32 Jays since April 30 could be far better  10:50 Up and down bullpen over 13 games  14:48 Back end of Jays rotation forecast  28:24 Jays injury update and Clement-Barger fill-in    30:49 Jays who's hot and who's not     33:51 Mal's Niagara Ironbacks update home opener June 7  37:44 Pete Rose eligibility restored. What about politics?    49:11 Red Sox and Rafael Devers position change. Who screwed up?  61:38 Remaining homestand doesn't get any easier   ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Jays bullpen alarmingly turned three leads into losses on the way to a devastating four-game losing streak vs. the Guardians and Angels. Griff and Mal discuss how rare it is for a team's two highest leverage relievers to slump at the same time and are there any possible solutions. Recent roster changes include RH Spencer Turnbull and RH Jose Urena  aimed to solve the crisis that has emerged at the back-end of the rotation, filling in for Max Scherzer and after Easton Lucas and his brief two-start time as the answer. Discussing Alan Roden and if it was the right move to send him back to Triple-A in favour of the speedy OF Jonatan Clase. Plus, the Top 5 list of most disappointing teams in baseball andn should that include the Jays…and more.  ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

NBA Playoff DRAMA + MLB Power Rankings Update | NHL Overtime CRAZYOn this week's Monday Night Weekend Rewind, the Sports Chasers Podcast dissects the NFL's biggest headline: Justin Tucker's release. Was it performance-based, or something deeper? We also discuss Aaron Rodgers possibly influencing the Steelers' draft plans, preview the upcoming WNBA season with Caitlin Clark in focus, and hear from Ryan on Kentucky Derby strategy and controversy. Then it's NBA and NHL playoff talk and the possible rebranding of the Utah Hockey Club to “Mammoth.”

Ben Verlander breaks down the biggest stories around Major League Baseball this week! He declares the Seattle Mariners are the real deal and explains why they're a serious contender. Ben also shares his Top 3 MVP picks for both the American League and National League, with standout performances you need to know about. Plus, don't miss his updated MLB Power Rankings, featuring big risers and surprising drops! Chapters:00:00 INTRO03:30 MARINERS ARE LEGIT13:30 TOP 3 AL MVPS20:50 TOP 3 NL MVPS26:20 FANDUEL DINGER TUESDAY28:50 MLB POWER RANKINGS39:00 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Jays somehow have arrived at the end of April just two games below .500 despite zero in the way of significant offence. Griff and Mal discuss the individual performances of the season's first month for Blue Jays hitters and what needs to happen to create a best possible batting order. The Exit Philosophy co-hosts discuss an all-of-a-sudden shaky back end of the rotation and what may have to become an answer. Away from baseball, there was the rogue father issues of Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers) and Shedeur Sanders (NFL), plus a look back at a great fund-raising event, a 1,000 person Gala, in Montreal at ExposFest, retiring the uniform numbers of nine former stars, raising over $300K with the major vehicle being a team that left town for Washington D.C. 20 years ago.   INDEX    0:00 Intro    0:59 Hockey Playoff comments  3:18 In praise of the Blue Jays heart  5:42 Haliburton and Sanders and dealing with sports parents  15:20 ExposFest in Montreal was a great show  19:15 April player-by-player review and how Jays are not buried   42:00 Best batting order vs. RHP     46:12 Revisiting the Kikuchi trade and what's at Buffalo   49:57 The back end of Rotation looking shaky   53:57 The Bullpen discussion   55:45 Top 5 April MVPs for Jays    58:58 Solutions for Jays current crisis  59:00 Ironbacks update   ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Producer Evan is back with Bradfo, rolling out his latest Top 10 teams in all of Major League Baseball. Yes, he is devaluing the Phillies. And, of course, he is rocketing his Mets to the top of the list. But who would have thought that the Tigers would be getting the top tier love that they are? The guys talk about all of it, including what has happened to the teams who are crumbling apart. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ben Verlander updates you on the most recent MLB news this week. The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to struggle as injuries continue to thin out their robust depth as Blake Snell & Tyler Glasnow are now dealing with issues. Ben also talks about the San Francisco Giants continuing to do the little things right to be one of the best teams in baseball. Verlander then breaks down who is the best team in the American League between the New York Yankees & Detroit Tigers and finally updates his MLB Power Rankings. CHAPTERS: 00:00 INTRO 02:30 DODGERS WOES 13:50 GIANTS KEEP WINNING 23:40 BEST TEAM IN THE AL 31:20 FANDUEL DINGER TUESDAY BETS 33:25 MLB POWER RANKINGS 43:40 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this LIVE episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast, the crew reacts in real-time to the NFL Draft 2025, breaks down the latest MLB Power Rankings, and gives in-depth coverage of the NBA and NHL Playoffs. With insights from Dan K (The Hockey Dude) and Ryan (NBA Insider), this episode is your one-stop shop for elite-level sports talk.

The Blue Jays arrive at the end of April after a rollercoaster ride of fan optimism and despair. The shooting star that was LH Easton Lucas has departed leaving questions of where to go next. What about the batting order after a dismal performance in Houston? Is bringing Daulton Varsho back a stabilizing answer for what ails the Jays, and should George Springer be reintroduced to leadoff? Mal and Griff discuss the Top 5 teams in the latest power rankings and the AL's rookie class in 2025. All this and far more is in this week's Exit Philosophy. INDEX   0:00 Intro    0:52 Great time of year for Pro Sports  7:16 Solving the Jays April woes  11:40 Bo and the batting order  16:59 Rotation possibilities  26:23 Fall behind and feels like its over    27:52 When should we see Varsho     32:41 Organization OF depth  35:59 Oh what a relief it is   42:25 MLB Top 5 Teams   48:35 Ranking AL Rookies    58:58 Solutions for Jays current crisis  48:13 Top 5 List Jays strikeout games   1:02:37 Ironbacks update ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

Ben Verlander breaks down the latest MLB news and this week Ben jumps into the Atlanta Braves drama. How this will affect the Braves moving forward and more! Ben also jumps on the Baltimore Orioles tough start and how they still haven't addressed their pitching. He also gives you his Top 5 pitchers this season so far and his MLB Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Should Blue Jays fans be encouraged by the solid start to the '25 season, even though there have been obvious flaws and an offence not clicking on all cylinders. Mal and Griff discuss that, plus what to make of the Vlad extension press conference, Max Scherzer's relationship with his replacement Easton Lucas and what it means to a new-look rotation, how high leverage bullpen pieces have come together and more. They talk about unusual injuries through the years, plus a Top 5 list of Jays strikeouts in a game, a list dominated by Roger Clemens. Finally, there's the disappointing way Jackie Robinson Day handled by the Dodgers and by MLB. INDEX: 0:00 Intro    1:26 Attendance Concerns  3:45 Jays early success in AL despite flaws  5:24 Easton Lucas and Max Scherzer  6:57 Team concept and Lineup Construct  11:46 In praise of NL West   14:59 Hoffman and the bullpen     19:42 Clues from the Vlad Presser  24:43 Roster Moves and Springer   33:55 Rotation and Leverage   37:53 Jackie Robinson    42:45 Freak Injuries  48:13 Top 5 List Jays strikeout games   1:01:05 Ironbacks update   ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Producer Evan is back with another MLB Power Rankings, this time trying to correct all his miscues in the way-too-early edition of the Rankings. While the to of the list National League heavy, that doesn't mean the American League wasn't well-represented, with four teams sneaking in. There is one NL powerhouse finds itself on the outside looking in. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Verlander breaks down the last week of news in MLB. This week Ben talks about the stacked NL West with the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants are on top with the favorite Los Angeles Dodgers in third place. Are the Los Angeles Dodgers still the favorite in the NL West? Ben talks about the Chicago Cubs who are currently on top of the NL Central, but news has come out that the Cubbies will be without Justin Steele for the rest of the year. What do the Cubs do now? Ben also gives you his Top 5 hitter in baseball so far this season with a particular MVP at the top of the list and finally Ben updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest news of the Blue Jays week, of course, was the monstrous 14-year extension offered up to Vlad Guerrero Jr. In addition to outlining the dollar details, Mal and Griff explain the possible ripple effect of the third-largest total value contract in MLB history and what having Vlad, the face of the franchise, on board through 2039 could mean for Bo Bichette, to Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins, for attendance at Rogers Centre and the trickle-down benefitting future free agents like Kyle Tucker. Should the Jays trade Bo if they think they can't afford both young stars. What about the Jays rotation and the improved length they are giving, compared to a year ago. Is Easton Lucas this year's Bowden Francis and who are the Top 5 homegrown Blue Jays starting pitchers, signed and developed since 2000. Plus, another week in which EP offers apologies to backup catcher Tyler Heineman, who has started the season like an all-star.     INDEX 0:00 Intro   0:31 Jackie Robinson Day and Clemente disrespect  4:00 Vlad tribute to victims of the DR disaster  9:22 Vlad's Contract and its ripple effect  12:34 What about Bo Bichette  17:10 Vlad deal impact on Mark and Ross   20:34 Does Vlad make Jays destination of choice     22:41 The Stadium renos and no roster rebuild  26:59 Vlad's contract details   34:30 Rotation impact without Scherzer  38:33 Internal surprises Roden and Lucas   41:37 Top 5 List Jays homegrown starters   1:00:41 Varsho update Heineman apology   ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

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Ben Verlander talks about the Toronto Blue Jays paying Vladimir Guerrero Jr. $500M over 14 years and what that means for the franchise moving forward. Ben also talks about the HOT NL West with the Dodgers, Padres, Dbacks & Giants off to great starts. Ben also touches on the Atlanta Braves tough start, The Detroit Tigers great start. Then, Ben wraps up the show with his MLB Power Rankings. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 01:10 INTRO 01:10 - 10:45 BLUE JAYS EXTEND VLAD JR. 10:45 - 14:27 JACKSON MERRILL EXTENSION 14:27 - 20:29 THE GIANTS ARE GOOD 20:29 - 22:46 BRAVES TOUGH START 22:46 - 27:52 VICTOR ROBLES INJURY 27:52 - 35:39 TIGERS HOT START 35:39 - 39:43 POWER RANKINGS 39:42 - 42:23 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Jays opening homestand was undeniably less than satisfying, even though the team finished up a successful 5-2 set at Rogers Centre before heading to New York for the Mets home opener. Maybe it's because the attendance was disappointing. Maybe it was that the front end of the bullpen was abysmal in three of the games, led by the failures of secondary southpaws Richard Lovelady and his replacement Mason Fluharty. On this edition of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal discuss MGR John Schneider's learning process with a team relying on its rotation and some spectacular defence to get by, evidenced by the warning signs of a negative team run differential. With rumours of an imminent Vlad extension floating around, mostly from Vlad's own people, where do they think the situation stands with optimism tempered by the reality that the Jays could have and should have handled the Vlad and Bo issues long ago. They talk “torpedo bats”, a 10-game road trip, the suggested revision of the Jays lineup and much more. ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

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Ben Verlander recaps Opening Weekend and the New York Yankees were front and center. The Yankees debuted their new torpedo bats were helped create a weekend with 15 home runs and 36 runs. Ben also talks about the Los Angeles Dodgers who showed why they are the World Series favorite through their depth. The San Diego Padres swept the Atlanta Braves and started 4-0 for the first time since 1984. The Padres looked better than some might thought, while the Braves looked rough. Ben tells you why there is no reason to worry about the Braves and he updates his MLB Power Rankings. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 01:30 INTRO 01:30 - 02:00 1ST BEST BET 02:00 - 13:20 YANKEES TORPEDO BATS 13:20 - 20:26 DODGERS AS ADVERTISED 20:26 - 28:00 DEVERS ROUGH START 28:00 - 34:24 BRAVES VS PADRES 34:24 - 36:00 2ND BEST BET 36:00 - 43:41 MLB POWER RANKINGS 43:41 - 45:43 JV'S 1ST GIANTS START 45:43 - 47:16 OUTRO Use code: VERLANDER to get 15%! https://gokinesiologysleeves.com/discount/verlander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opening Day is about renewal, but there were things about Thursday that remain extremely disappointing for the Blue Jays, from the lukewarm reception accorded to players upon pre-game introductions at Rogers Centre, to the light booing of the US anthem, to a patriotic fan being thrown out of the ballpark for his choice of message on his baseball hat, to the on-field mistakes, both mental and physical, committed by the home team in a 12-2 loss to the O's. Griff and Mal discuss the manager's choice of Jose Berrios ahead of Kevin Gausman, the structure of the opening day batting order, Alejandro Kirk's new contract, where Vlad stands at the moment regarding his own negotiations and more. Then there are Griff's favourite opening day memories, the Top 5 Jays second basemen all-time, pre-season MLB Power Rankings and more.  INDEX   0:00 Intro + Fan Ejection for red hat  4:23 Opening Day Summary  6:35 Griff's Top 10 Openers  11:39 Mental and Physical opening day mistakes   17:27 State of the Bullpen  21:03 Lineup Construction  24:12 Kirk Contract  28:00 Vlad Contract Revisited   34:26 Top 5 Jays second basemen  42:47 Max Scherzer and options  50:32 MLB Power Rankings  58:24 Ironbacks update and signoff ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

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In Hour 2, Patrick and Joe dive into ESPN's power rankings for MLB to open the 2025 season, debate how much Cal Raleigh's new contract will affect the Mariner's clubhouse, and more.

With a week to go before Opening Day, Blue Jays' president Mark Shapiro held his annual spring media availability in Florida and offered a surprisingly optimistic outlook on the possibility of a long-term contract extension for Vlad Guerrero Jr. Following a dismal winter of fans pondering Shapiro's early opinion that Vlad was good, but not a generational talent, the CEO now cites the perceived desire for a mutual outcome and wants to make the 26-year-old first baseman a “legacy player.” Mal and Griff discuss this welcomed turn of events, plus the Max Scherzer thumb issue and how did it get to this point. What does the injury that he says has bothered him since 2023, mean to the Jays' rotation and what are the rotation options. Opinions of the season opening Dodgers-Cubs series in Japan, the prospect Spring Breakout games, predictions for the NL East and more. ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

The Athletic’s Grant Brisbee joins the show to explain his MLB power rankings and how he is feeling about the Mariners as we approach the start of the regular season. What does Grant think of the Mariners lack of spending in the offseason? // Headline Rewrites: A group led by Bill Chisholm has agreed to buy the Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion. Bronny James said in an interview with the Athletic that he sees everything that people are saying about him. // NFL Headlines: The Seahawks and Uchenna Nwosu have agreed on a restructured contract for a 2-year $19.5 million value. Aaron Rodgers who is approaching the end of his career has drawn very little intrigue from media companies to be an analyst or broadcaster. // The Mariners have consistently missed the playoffs by one or two games, will the youth of this team be able to break up the same old story Mariners fans are all too used to? 

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to discuss The Athletic's preseason MLB Power Rankings, where the O's are ranking ninth behind other AL teams like the Yankees, Red Sox, and Astros. Are the writers at The Athletic wrong on this one or are we looking at the O's with orange colored glasses?

With more and more information leaking out last week regarding Vlad Guerrero Jr. and his multi-year contract expectations, Mal and Griff discuss whether there is there any team in baseball that will meet the 26-year-old's apparent demands for a “current value” contract extension for 14 years that would almost equal Ohtani and may start with a five? And what happens if Vlad posts numbers more like 2023 than his MVP level '24 stats? Dave Roberts after years of being second-guessed was rewarded by the Dodgers making him the highest paid manager in MLB. How did he reach that point and is there any comparison of an early Roberts to Jays skipper John Schneider. The Top 5 list is a ranking of strength-up-the-middle for the AL. Can the Jays contend in a banged-up AL East and more. Like. Subscribe. Share. ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

In this segment, Matt Pauley is joined by Will Leitch of MLB.com, to discuss the Cardinals playoff probabilities, along with expectations heading into the year.

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On Episode 912, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh discuss Jeff Hoffman's free agent deal with Toronto, whether Justin Crawford or Andrew Painter will have a bigger impact with the 2025 Phils and our top-10 teams in the Majors as of right now.

ESPN has released their MLB Power Rankings. Doug's having a problem with the guessing. Not a great ranking for the Cardinals. Winter Warm Up coming up will be an interesting tell on where the fans are at. Doug vs. technology. Timothee Chalamet slander. Martin's show summary. What's the Plowboy up to this morning? Holding meteorologists accountable. Audio of Mike Francesa filling time. He's not ready for a real discussion. It's all happening in the YouTube chat. Firings starting in the NFL. Audio of Rob Gronkowski not happy with the Mayo firing in New England. College vs. NFL coaching jobs. Anarchy in the college game. Audio from Dan Campbell after beating the Vikings and clinching the 1 seed. Super Bowl odds.Ratings in for the College Football Playoff games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ESPN has released their MLB Power Rankings. Doug's having a problem with the guessing. Not a great ranking for the Cardinals. Winter Warm Up coming up will be an interesting tell on where the fans are at. Doug vs. technology. Timothee Chalamet slander. Martin's show summary. What's the Plowboy up to this morning? Holding meteorologists accountable. Audio of Mike Francesa filling time. He's not ready for a real discussion. It's all happening in the YouTube chat. Firings starting in the NFL. Audio of Rob Gronkowski not happy with the Mayo firing in New England. College vs. NFL coaching jobs. Anarchy in the college game. Audio from Dan Campbell after beating the Vikings and clinching the 1 seed. Super Bowl odds. Ratings in for the College Football Playoff games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Brave Little Homer Podcast, we discuss the already completed offseason decisions surrounding: Marcel Ozuna, Travis D'Arnaud, Luke Jackson, Aaron Bummer, and Reynoldo Lopez. We also talk about whether I've heard any news surrounding the landing zone for Max Fried in free agency, as well as ESPN's "Too Early" 2025 MLB Power Rankings. Finally we do a deep dive into the Yips! What are they? What causes them? Who's gotten them? How to fix it? We talk about it. References this week include Tread Athletics' Article: The Theory behind the Yips in Baseball and Mark Kelly's MLB article. Please check these out, they were great talking points. Support the show

Ben Verlander discusses everything MLB as we head into the final week of the 2024 season. The Houston Astros clinch the AL West after abysmal start to the season, the Detroit Tigers are in the playoff mix after tough stretches from the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins. Ben talks about the possibility of Shohei Ohtani going for 60/60 and the Los Angeles Dodgers' hopes of holding onto the NL West lead. Ben breaks down his MLB Power Rankings and answers from fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander discusses everything MLB as we head into the final week of the 2024 season. The Houston Astros clinch the AL West after abysmal start to the season, the Detroit Tigers are in the playoff mix after tough stretches from the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins. Ben talks about the possibility of Shohei Ohtani going for 60/60 and the Los Angeles Dodgers' hopes of holding onto the NL West lead. Ben breaks down his MLB Power Rankings and answers from fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander takes a deep look at the Los Angeles Dodgers after news came out that it is unlikely that Tyler Glasnow will pitch again in 2024 and where that leaves the Dodgers heading into the playoffs. Ben also talks about a rumor that Shohei Ohtani could pitching in the playoffs this year. He also answers some fan questions, discusses who he would rather start a franchise with: Jackson Merrill, Jackson Chourio or Paul Skenes & breaks down his MLB Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 16 games left in their regular season, the Arizona Diamondbacks are getting hot again at the right time. We have more on where they stand in the Wild Card Race, the impact of Christian Walker and Ketel Marte returning from injury, and if the Snakes can defy the odds in their bid to return to the World Series. We also discuss our MLB Power Rankings for this week and the upcoming series with the Milwaukee Brewers, who the D-backs will play 7 of their remaining 16 games against. Join Derek, Jesse, and Kevin for the PHNX Diamondbacks Show LIVE!! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports MERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-locker ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Phoenix PHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and choose your offer! Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/ Sanderson Ford: The Sanderson Ford Summer Sales Event is here and they are teaming up with the boys of summer for a final Playoff Payoff Sale. You get the payoffs like deals on 24 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend. Lease one today for as low as $299 a month for 36 Months with only 10 percent cash down. Zbiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/phnxdbacks to get 15% off your first order when you use PHNXDBACKS at checkout. Pre-Alcohol is backed with 100% money back guarantee so if you're unsatisfied for any reason, they'll refund your money, no questions asked. Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code PHNX. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/phnx for details. Branded Bills: Use code PHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order! Mint Mobile: To get your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/diamondbacks. $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees, & restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details. Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! Shady Rays: Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: PHNX for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Check out FOCO merch and collectibles and use promo code “PHNX10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code PHNX for 10% off! When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Ben Verlander discusses a very eventful week in baseball. New York Yankees' Aaron Judge is having a historic offensive season, but Ben thinks Judge is the best hitter since this MLB Hall of Famer. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani just became the 6th player ever to reach the 40/40 club and the fastest to ever do it. Does Ben think Ohtani can reach 50/50? Ben also talks about the red hot NL West race and specifically the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks are the hottest team in MLB since June 1st, but where are they on Ben's MLB Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander discusses whether or not the Pittsburgh Pirates' will shut down Paul Skenes with their playoff hopes dwindling. He also comments on the proposed six-inning rule for starting pitchers and how he thinks Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal might just win the AL Cy Young. Ben also updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ben Verlander discusses the National League Rookie of the Year Race between Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes and San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill after Merrill's monster week. Ben also looks at the NL West as the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres have cut into the Los Angeles Dodgers' division lead. Ben updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Bell and Corey Parson take turns power ranking who they think are among the best team's in Baseball right now, plus some of their favorite futures bets to make, as the push for October heats up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Verlander gets you caught up on all the latest MLB news including the 1st home run for Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday, the Chicago White Sox losing 20 straight games and the no-hitter by San Francisco Giants' Blake Snell. Ben also discusses one of the wildest AL MVP races between New York Yankees' Aaron Judge & Juan Soto, Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson and Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt. Jr. All four players are projected for 10+ fWAR seasons and from 2005 to 2023 there were only four TOTAL fWAR seasons. Ben also talks about Shohei Ohtani running away with the NL MVP after just reaching 30 HR and 30 SB. Ben also updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander recaps the big weekend series between the Houston Astros & the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also breaks down his Top 3 trades so far heading into the trade deadline including Jazz Chisholm Jr to the New York Yankees. Ben also outlines three team he feels need to moves and he updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings with a new team cracking the Top 10. Ben discusses the RED HOT Houston Astros a top the AL West, while the Seattle Mariners continue to slide with their abysmal offense. Ben also talks about what both teams need to do at the trade deadline. Ben gives his opinion on why the Detroit Tigers need to keep & extend Tarik Skubal after rumors of teams looking to trade for the Tigers' ace & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices