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B. Scott talks about the Astros hanging on by playing .500 baseball while Yordan Alvarez makes an AL MVP bid and ace Hunter Brown works his way back from injury. The Astros won 2 of 3 against the Athletics after dropping 2 of 3 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. They face the atrocious Los Angeles Angels, potentially with a chance to get right.Support the show

Seth and Sean discuss the heater Yordan Alvarez is on, how much fun it is to see, and what other things in Houston sports are "must see."

Finish Your Breakfast (5.28.2026): I see you Juan Soto, and even you can't make me hate Jalen Brunson (hahaha), even Pope Leo is a Knicks fan. Shohei did what Shohei does last night. Murakami did what Murakami does last night. Byron Buxton did what Byron Buxton does last night. Yordan Alvarez has hit four homers in two games. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was dominate against the Royals. The O's got a meaning sweep against the Rays, and the Nats won their series against the Guardians 2-1. The Rangers DFA'ed Andrew McCutchen. I hope he gets on with another team for the remainder of the season.

Rob Bradford and the guys discuss that status of the Red Sox and provide updates on Crochet, Whitlock, and Anthony. Would the Red Sox be World Series contenders with Yordan Alvarez?

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Brian McTaggart on Yordan Alvarez's Surge & State of the Astros Season

Brian McTaggart on Yordan Alvarez's Surge & State of the Astros Season

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich & Ken with Ted Johnson. Is Jarren Duran back? Should the Red Sox cash in while he's hot? What's going on with Roman Anthony? Sam Kennedy helps set Greg's reporting straight. Plus, Rob Bradford thinks the Sox should be all-in on Yordan Alvarez.

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich & Ken with Ted Johnson. Is Jarren Duran back? Should the Red Sox cash in while he's hot? What's going on with Roman Anthony? Sam Kennedy helps set Greg's reporting straight. Plus, Rob Bradford thinks the Sox should be all-in on Yordan Alvarez.

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich & Ken with Ted Johnson. Is Jarren Duran back? Should the Red Sox cash in while he's hot? What's going on with Roman Anthony? Sam Kennedy helps set Greg's reporting straight. Plus, Rob Bradford thinks the Sox should be all-in on Yordan Alvarez.

Jones and Keefe discussed the New England Patriots and the current state of the roster.  Audacy Sports and WEEI Red Sox Insider Rob Bradford joined the show in-studio to talk about all things Red Sox including how the team may approach the MLB Trade Deadline.

Red Sox insider Rob Bradford joins to share why he believes Yordan Alvarez makes Boston World Series contenders, Roman Anthony's injury, and Jarren Duran's hot streak

If the Houston Astros made Yordan Alvarez available for a trade, what would the Red Sox be willing to part with in order to acquire the lefty slugger?

ITL reacts to Xavier Hutchinson declaring “7 is back” when talking about C. J. Stroud, and the guys debate whether they agree with the confidence surrounding the Houston Texans quarterback heading into the new season. ITL breaks down what they expect from Stroud after an up-and-down year and whether the belief inside the building feels different right now. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Astros as Jose Altuve heads to the IL, leaving Yordan Alvarez as the lone remaining everyday player from Houston's dynasty-era core. The guys reflect on the Astros run, asking whether it truly became everything fans hoped it would be—or if there's still a lingering feeling that more could've been accomplished. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: When have you accidentally spilled the beans about something you definitely weren't supposed to reveal?

ITL reacts to Xavier Hutchinson boldly declaring “7 is back” when talking about C. J. Stroud, sparking a major conversation about expectations for the Houston Texans quarterback heading into the season. The guys debate whether Stroud is truly set up for a bounce-back year and later react to more confident comments from Hutchinson about Houston's upcoming season and the growing belief inside the building. The Houston Astros also become a major topic after Jose Altuve lands on the IL, leaving Yordan Alvarez as the lone remaining everyday player from Houston's dynasty-era core. ITL reflects on the Astros dynasty and debates whether it ultimately became everything fans hoped it would be—or if there's still a sense that more championships were left on the table. Around The NFL features discussion about a future Super Bowl potentially heading to Nashville, Eli Manning revealing why he never wanted to play for the Los Angeles Chargers, and more league headlines. The crew also asks whether anyone had a worse NBA conference semifinals than Rafael Stone, debating pressure on the Houston Rockets front office and whether major changes are now unavoidable. Lunch-Time Confessions features John Lopez explaining his unusual frustration with Aaron Rodgers before Winners & Losers of the Weekend returns. ITL also reacts to reports of a possible 10-game NFL international schedule and fresh buzz surrounding division realignment, debating the best possible setup for the Texans if major league changes happen in the future. Figgy's Mixtape wraps up the show with heated debates over the greatest restaurant condiments and dipping sauces, complaints about Texas A&M University supposedly weakening jalapeños, and more bizarre internet chaos. Plus, the QOTD asks listeners: when have you accidentally spilled the beans about something you weren't supposed to reveal?

Astros Take 2 of 3 Over Weekend vs Arlington! BUT-Day #8 of Joe's GOTTA Go! full 727 Mon, 18 May 2026 20:11:33 +0000 PNvuvhVpGfXK0FQhw8XfgZn3FXjvkewe mlb,texas rangers,houston astros,astros,mlb news,joe espada,rangers,al west,yordan alvarez,dana brown,altuve,arlington rangers,astros news,houston astros news,al west news,mlb news notes,astros news notes,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,texas rangers,houston astros,astros,mlb news,joe espada,rangers,al west,yordan alvarez,dana brown,altuve,arlington rangers,astros news,houston astros news,al west news,mlb news notes,astros news notes,sports Astros Take 2 of 3 Over Weekend vs Arlington! BUT-Day #8 of Joe's GOTTA Go! The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley delivers high-energy Houston sports talk built for H-Town fans who want insight with edge. Former NFL quarterback Clint Stoerner teams up with Ron “The Show” Hughley to break down everything that matters in Houston sports — from Texans training camp storylines and NFL playoff races to Astros postseason pushes and Rockets rebuild updates. A must-listen for Houston sports talk, the show blends locker-room perspective, strong opinions and authentic fan energy while covering SEC football, UH hoops, college sports across Texas and the biggest headlines shaping the NFL and MLB. For passionate, informed and locally-focused Houston sports analysis, The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley keeps fans connected to the teams and stories that define the city. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.am

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On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down one of the busiest injury and roster movement weeks of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, covering major call-ups, closer chaos, rotation shakeups, and the top FAAB priorities heading into Week 9. The episode also dives into schedule analysis, category streaming targets, and under-the-radar opportunities across both shallow and deep leagues.Full Episode Breakdown0:00 – Intro / Massive Week of MLB NewsOverview of the hectic injury landscape, roster churn, and why Week 9 FAAB could dramatically alter fantasy leagues.Players Discussed: Max Muncy, Zack Gelof7:00 – Athletics & Mets Prospect PromotionsDiscussion around the MLB debuts and fantasy outlooks for young outfielders getting immediate opportunities.Players Discussed: Henry Bolte, A.J. Ewing, Luis Robert Jr.14:00 – Dodgers, Rotation Speculation & Depth Chart ChangesRotation uncertainty and potential streaming options, plus Dodgers roster maneuvering.Players Discussed: Zach Thornton, Jonah Tong, Alek Thomas, Alex Call21:00 – Yankees Infield Questions & Playing Time BattlesAnthony Volpe's return, New York's shortstop situation, and how injuries are reshaping opportunities.Players Discussed: Anthony Volpe, José Caballero, Max Schuemann28:00 – AL East Injury Roundup & Rotation FalloutA deeper dive into pitching injuries, replacement options, and the fantasy ramifications for multiple clubs.Players Discussed: Eduardo Rodriguez, Tampa Bay pitchers, various AL East arms35:00 – Mariners Platoons & Weekly Schedule StrategySeattle's difficult weekly setup and how left/right splits could impact lineup decisions.Players Discussed: Dominic Canzone, Luke Raley, Brendan Donovan, Connor Joe43:00 – Tigers Rotation Stability & Veteran ConcernsDetroit's rotation picture following Casey Mize's return and what it means for the rest of the staff.Players Discussed: Casey Mize, Justin Verlander, Ty Madden, Jack Flaherty50:00 – Red Sox Injuries & Opportunity OpeningsTrevor Story's injury creates another opening in Boston while fantasy managers search for short-term production.Players Discussed: Trevor Story57:00 – Astros Playing Time Shifts & Deep League TargetsHouston's lineup flexibility, emerging names, and speculative adds for deeper formats.Players Discussed: Braden Shoemake, Yordan Alvarez, Cam Smith, Zach Cole1:05:00 – Power Streamers & Weekly Home Run TargetsDiscussion of hitters with favorable matchups, lineup spots, and short-term power upside for the upcoming scoring period.Players Discussed: Zach Neto, Mike Trout, Detroit hitters1:10:00 – Speed Streamers & Category SpecialistsFocus on stolen base targets, speed-only specialists, and lineup trends that could create category advantages in weekly formats.Players Discussed: José Caballero, Connor Joe, Dominic Canzone1:13:00 – Weekly Schedule Breakdown & Seven-Game TeamsAnalysis of the upcoming MLB schedule and which teams offer the most streaming and volume advantages.Teams Highlighted: Yankees, Blue Jays, Guardians, Tigers, Athletics, Angels, Braves, Marlins, Mets, Nationals, Diamondbacks, Rockies1:20:00 – Starting Pitcher Streamers & Two-Start OptionsDiscussion of viable streaming pitchers, upside plays, and risky matchups for Week 9.Players Discussed: Jacob Lopez, Griffin Canning1:29:00 – Ratio Helpers, Relievers & Saves SpeculationRelievers who can help stabilize ERA/WHIP while potentially earning high-leverage roles.Players Discussed: Brooks Raley, Justin Slaten, Erik Miller1:37:00 – Prospect Watch & Late-Season StashesAdditional prospect names to monitor and speculative stash discussions.Players Discussed: Joshua Baez1:41:00 – Breaking News: Jose Altuve Injury ReactionLive reaction to late-breaking Jose Altuve injury news and how the Astros could adjust their lineup.Players Discussed: Jose Altuve, Brice Matthews, Cam Smith, Zach Cole1:45:00 – Final FAAB Thoughts & Closing Strategy NotesClosing recommendations, roster construction thoughts, and final Week 9 FAAB priorities. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber open with a busy baseball conversation as the Yankees get key names back in the lineup and Anthony Volpe's role comes under the microscope. The guys debate whether Volpe should reclaim shortstop, learn multiple infield spots, or let Jazz Chisholm and Jose Caballero hold their current roles. The Mets discussion centers on the need for more power, whether a big swing for a bat like Yordan Alvarez is realistic, and why Rafael Devers does not feel like the right fit. The segment also touches on the Mets' place in the standings, Tiki's Clemson memories, college football playoff expansion, and a heartfelt tribute to former Nets center Jason Collins.

The Red Sox show from out of left field returns to talk about a 4-2 week that certainly felt worse than a 4-2 week. What is with this team, man? (0:00) ALSO: -HOTW and FWDFW: Connelly Early, Ceddanne Rafaela, Trevor Story (24:12) -Entertaining, for one moment, the Mike Trout trade rumor--and our own made up Yordan Alvarez trade scenario. C'mon, humor us here. (1:04:12) -Laying the groundwork for a voicemail next week and banning poor FKF (1:19:37) All of that and more on this edition of Pod On Lansdowne! Follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @PodOnLansdowne. Subscribe to us on YouTube as well! Got a question or a comment you want featured on the show? Leave a voicemail by dialing 617-420-2431! Save 10% off in-stock items at FOCO.com by using the promo code "POL10" at checkout: https://foco.vegb.net/55mKZo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our guy Milner has been absolutely KILLING these Best Bets, Houston! Tail THA HEATER!$!$

This is the tough thing to deal with for Astros fans and the team… This DOWNFALL.. This END of the 'GOLDEN ERA' on the diamond in Houston.. Astros lose their 8th straight to in-division foe Mariners!

Chandler Rome of The Athletic doubts Houston would seriously consider a move as drastic as trading Yordan Alvarez, but veterans such as Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes could emerge as more realistic trade candidates if the Astros continue to slide out of the AL West race before the deadline. Plus, are Dana Brown and Joe Espada on the hot seat? Be sure to listen to the audio for the full discussion.

SURELY, Astros General Manager Dana Brown wouldn't trade the big fella, Yordan Alvarez.. RIGHT?!?

RYON HEALY makes his weekly visit to talk M's. What did he think of last night's win in Houston? What is wrong with Cal Raleigh and what can he do to fix it? Is Ryon worried Cal won't be able to come out of it? Luke Raley should never have been forgotten about and now he's making a huge impact. Does Luis Castillo still have his stuff? :30- COOPER CRISWELL (Seattle Mariners) joins the show for the first time ever and talks about his time with the Mariners so far. How does he feel about his role with the team so far? How did he get #88? This is a great story! :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ITL dives into a difficult but fascinating Houston Astros conversation—if Houston truly reaches the point where getting back into the race no longer feels realistic, is making Yordan Alvarez completely untouchable actually the smart move? The guys debate franchise direction, long-term value, fan reaction, and whether there's any scenario where trading a superstar could make sense for the future of the organization. Then it's Figgy's Mixtape, featuring a chaotic Zoom hearing involving a judge and defendant, a legendary Texas music hall finally getting air conditioning, and more bizarre and entertaining stories from around the internet.

ITL reacts to a leaked Houston Texans schedule report that has Houston heading to London to face the Jacksonville Jaguars, sparking debate about international games, travel concerns, and whether fans actually enjoy these overseas matchups. The show also dives into what may be the most important stretch yet for the Houston Astros as the guys debate whether the next week of baseball could determine if Houston stabilizes or fully slips into a much darker conversation. Around The NFL includes quarterback drama involving the Minnesota Vikings and J. J. McCarthy, more buzz surrounding Kyler Murray, David Njoku landing a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers, and more league headlines. ITL also debates whether Kevin Durant has already played his final game with the Houston Rockets and what Houston's next move should be. The guys continue breaking down the Texans' rookie class by discussing whether early impressions are already answering some of the biggest questions surrounding Houston's top draft picks, while Lunch-Time Confessions turns into a hilarious conversation about TMZ potentially reaching too far with the latest Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini rumors. Winners & Losers of the Weekend highlights the biggest Ws and biggest flops across sports and culture. To close the show, ITL tackles a major Astros debate involving Yordan Alvarez and whether making him completely untouchable is actually smart if Houston falls out of contention, while Figgy's Mixtape features chaotic Zoom courtroom drama, a legendary Texas music hall finally getting air conditioning, and more bizarre internet stories. Plus, the QOTD asks listeners: what's a rule you're an absolute stickler about?

Astros lose the weekend series to Reds and Sunday 5-0 in Cincinatti;

The Mariners road trip continues as the team heads to Houston tonight to start a 4-game series against the Astros. CHANDLER ROME (The Athletic) joins the show to give us the latest on the Astros and help us preview this series. Is he surprised by the Mariners struggles so far this season? How concerned is he by what's going on in Houston? Does he think they can turn it around? A lot could be determined about the Astros future after this week. :30- Let's face it, Wemby is about to take over as the face of the NBA and the league has been setting him and the Spurs up for success, but last night he didn't receive any special treatment and got ejected from the game for throwing an elbow. How do the Spurs and the league handle teams getting physical with him moving forward? :45- We all have one and yeah, we want to talk about ours! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe discussing... When is the earliest you'd trade Yordan, if at all?

Tarik Skubal's season—and possibly his financial future—just took a major hit. The Tigers ace is expected to miss 2–3 months with an elbow injury, and Jake and Jordan break down what this means not only for Detroit's season but also for Skubal's looming free agency. Could this injury cost him a historic contract? They also discuss Framber Valdez's struggles on the mound and the fallout from hitting Trevor Story in a lopsided loss to the Red Sox. Shohei Ohtani continues to be one of the most fascinating players in baseball, but is there cause for concern? The guys analyze his recent pitching performance and dig into the narrative that his hitting dips when he's on the mound. Is this just small sample size noise, or something teams should actually be paying attention to? To wrap things up, it's time for some early-season hardware. With one month in the books, Jake and Jordan hand out their picks for AL and NL MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year. Who's real, who's surprising, and who might not last? The overreactions are flying—and that's exactly how we like it. Timetamps: (1:00) – Tarik Skubal our 2-3 months with elbow injury (26:30) – Framber Valdez ejected for hitting Trevor Story (35:45) – Shohei Ohtani continues to not hit when pitching (45:00) – Carlos Correa suffers major ankle injury (50:30) – Early season MLB awards Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

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Ben Rice Is the Best Hitter in Baseball?! Murakami Leads MLB in HRs + Cardinals Surprise Ben Rice has taken over the Yankees, the former platoon hitter is now dominating with a 219 wRC+, leading MLB in OPS, SLG, and OBP while hitting .327 with 10+ homers. Is he the best hitter in baseball right now? Munetaka Murakami is a STUD. The White Sox believed in him when no one else would, now he leads all of MLB with 13 home runs in his first 32 career games (3rd-most ever) and has a 159 OPS+. The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the biggest surprises in baseball at 20-14 in a rebuild year! Jordan Walker has completely figured it out. How? Plus: Latest Power Rankings (Yankees climb. Dodgers drop.) Team of the Month highlights (Ohtani, Mason Miller, Aaron Judge, Yordan Alvarez & more) Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Munetaka Murakami 4:53 - Cardinals hot start 9:20 - Ben Rice is a star 12:13 - Power Rankings 25:58 - Team of the Month 33:34 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our longest recurring series returns as Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez discuss our April Players of the Month! From regulars who have made frequent appearances on these episodes such as Aaron Judge & Yordan Alvarez to breakout stars Jordan Walker and Parker Messick, the guys cover it all!  To let us know who we snubbed or to get involved in a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod. 

Producer Tyler Milner has four Monday picks for best bets, including Astros action.

Plus, Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been named American League Player of the Month.

Good Cop Bad Cop Baseball Ep020 – Munetaka Murakami and Yordan Alvarez Recorded on May 2 nd 2026 A look at some of the stories from the start of the 2026 seson Including : The Red Sox firings The hot and cold teams HR hitters Murakami and Alvarez The oldest MLB stadiums The Fredericksburg Nationals game from May 1st Outro Follow the podcast @goodbadsport (Will share the Twitter feed with both podcasts) Follow Graham @mgbgraham Music is "Happy Happy Gameshow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday!   Thanks to our partners at T-Mobile for sponsoring today's episode.   Don't sleep on [@ultrapouches]. New customers get 15% Off with code BASEBALLTODAY at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad   Save on essentials. Save the everyday with Amazon. https://www.amazon.com   https://fanaticsmarkets.onelink.me/3MFw?af_xp=email&pid=jomb oy&af_dp=fanmarkets%3A%2F%2Fhomepage&af_channel=partn erships&af_click_lookback=7d   Event contracts carry risk of total loss and changing prices. Not good for all investors. Not available in all states. Must be 21+. See Important Disclosures in Fanatics Markets app. Customers are introduced to Crypto.com by Paragon Global Markets, LLC, d/b/a Fanatics Markets IB, an Introducing Broker registered with the CFTC and a Member of the NFA.   25% OFF BASEBALL TODAY MERCH: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/collections/baseball-today-26   A new day for Baseball Today: https://theshownotes.jomboymedia.com/p/a-new-day-for-baseball-today   Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/   00:00 INTRO 03:25 Four-game sweep for the Cardinals in Pittsburgh! 08:10 Could Yordan Alvarez win AL MVP this year? 17:17 What would a James Wood extension look like? 23:47 Luke Weaver gives a long answer after another Mets loss 35:25 Jim Palmer never had a wing before this? 39:25 OUTRO   Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports   Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose   Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe   Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ITL asks the big-picture question about the Houston Astros—are they wasting a prime season from Yordan Alvarez? The guys break down lineup inconsistency, pitching concerns, and whether the organization is doing enough to maximize one of the most dangerous hitters in baseball right now. Then it's Figgy's Mixtape, featuring a Content Creator shootout, wild 911 dispatcher calls, and more chaotic, trending stories.

ITL covers a loaded slate of Houston sports with big questions, bold takes, and some chaos mixed in, starting with concern around Tatsuya Imai and how long the Houston Astros can stay patient before it becomes a real issue for Dana Brown. The conversation shifts to the Houston Texans and whether their culture and approach are quietly forcing mistakes from division rivals, potentially becoming a “secret sauce” in the AFC South. Around The NFL brings reactions to roster decisions involving Jahmyr Gibbs, Jack Campbell, and the retirement of Justin Simmons, while the Houston Rockets face uncertainty with Kevin Durant ruled out—raising questions about his future in Houston. ITL also reacts to Nick Caserio's comments and what they may reveal, plus BREAKING news as Azeez Al-Shaair signs a 3-year extension, solidifying a key piece of the defense. Lunch-Time Confessions delivers laughs with Figgy refusing to wear his Imai shirt, while Judge John Lopez weighs in on NBA lottery reform. The show wraps with a big-picture Astros debate on whether they're wasting a prime season from Yordan Alvarez, plus Figgy's Mixtape featuring a content creator shootout, wild 911 calls, and more off-the-wall stories, along with a QOTD on what people tend to overindulge in.

Joe Sheehan and Louie talk about the first MLB firings of 2026, the top stories of the first month (ABS is the #1), and how awesome Yordan Alvarez is.  Joe forgets to unmute himself.

Shohei Ohtani keeps making history his on-base streak is now at 51 straight games (dating back to August 24th of last season). He's closing in on Barry Bonds, the Dodgers' all-time record, and legends like Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. We also react to one of the most wholesome moments you'll see all week involving Jake Mangum. On the darker side: The New York Mets are in the middle of their longest losing streak in 22 years (11 games straight). Sitting at 7-15, they have the worst record in baseball tied with the Royals and are further out of first place than any other team. Is it time to stop giving them the benefit of the doubt? Plus, the AL West is a complete mess! Only a .500 team is leading the division, the Astros are struggling despite Yordan Alvarez raking, the Mariners look nothing like a contender, and the A's and Angels are somehow the bright spots. We break down the latest Power Rankings and our Team of the Week, including standout performances from Mike Trout, Yordan Alvarez, Mason Miller, and more. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Shohei Ohtani's 51-Game On-Base Streak 4:03 - Mets' Historic Losing Streak 9:29 - The Awful AL West 12:40 - New MLB Power Rankings 23:27 - Team of the Week 31:03 - Wholesome Moment of the Week 32:20 - Outro What's your biggest takeaway this week? Ohtani's streak, the Mets collapse, or the AL West disaster? Let us know in the comments! SUBSCRIBE for weekly MLB breakdowns with Ben Verlander & John Smoltz: https://www.youtube.com/flippinbatspod?sub_confirmation=1 #ShoheiOhtani #Mets #ALWest #MLB #PowerRankings #FlippinBats Like Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flippinbatspod/ Follow Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flippinbatspod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@flippinbatspod Follow Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlippinBatsPod Follow Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flippinbatspod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailA day later than usual because we were traveling and distraught from watching the #Mets lose their 11th straight.  News of the week includes the sudden passing of #Angels great Garret Anderson - so sad. #Dodgers Edwin Diaz to undergo surgery and will miss at least half the season.  Yordan Alvarez leads #MLB with 10 HRs and #Yankees Aaron Judge is right behind with 9.  Who are the players with the highest bat speed in baseball?  Which is more important to OPS - on-base average or slugging? We answer all in this fast-paced quick hitting episode! Thanks again to Mercury Maid for the Intro & Outro music. Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends to check us out!www.almostcooperstown.com

The New York Mets have found themselves in a really bad position, as they currently sit on an 11-game losing streak, which has led them to the worst record in the National League and tied for the worst in baseball. With the second-highest payroll in all of baseball for 2026, to say this season is not going as expected would be a complete understatement. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the Amazins' rough road trip, which concluded with them getting swept in walk-off fashion by the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Even though the Mets are missing Juan Soto due to a calf injury, how exactly they'll be able to change their tune and stop their losing ways remains a bit of a mystery. They also discuss how the Flushing faithful might have a little less faith in this new core that was brought in during the offseason. Later, Jake and Jordan recap all the other action from the weekend, including the Atlanta Braves sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies on the back of their MLB-best pitching staff and Salvador Perez showing displeasure at getting a rest while the Kansas City Royals were swept by the New York Yankees. Then the guys talk about Munetaka Murakami smashing home runs for the Chicago White Sox and remember Los Angeles Angels great Garret Anderson. 0:55 - The Opener: Mets have lost 11 in a row 18:28 - Braves are pitching great 29:51 - How Sweep It Is: Yankees over Royals 39:11 - Yordan Alvarez is the Astros' shining light 49:51 - Tony Vitello is learning to win and lose 53:56 - Turbo Mode: Rest of the weekend action Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

- The Houston Astros started off hot this home stand winning back-to-back games. However, they would drop the last four games, ending a 2-4 home stand and being swept by the St. Louis Cardinals.- Recap STL series- Starting pitchers gave up a combine total of 12 earned runs.- Bryan Abreu continues to struggle- Yordan Alvarez is an unstoppable force- Christian Vazquez introduces a new HR celebration prop- Questionable decisions throughout the series for Joe Espada - Zo and Angel believe Carlos Correa should've played at third base, and slide Brice Matthews to shortstop- Pitching woes continue- Angel breaks down Houston's healthy starters in the rotation, stating Burrow's fastball efficiency and McCullers Jr.'s walks- Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier are targeted to return late May, early June from injury- Are Espada and Dana Brown already on the hot seat with 23 games played?- Isaac Paredes comment regarding offensive slump- Is there any regret where Jim Crane and the Astros should've grabbed another ace or No. 2 starter?- CLE Preview- More roster moves- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/ZqynsnqZd_cHave you subscribed to the Full Seam Ahead YouTube Channel yet? Make sure to hit that subscribe button and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Astros news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and much more all year long!

The bad and ugly of the Astros weekend: Pitching concerns with Bryan Abreu, Mike Burrows, (insert pitcher here) Poor roster build + pitching staff is bad Poor use of the money...was there a better use of $20 mill? Imai's home sickness + Isaac Paredes not having a good season The good: Taylor Trammell, Yordan Alvarez, and Christian Vázquez's performance + Mike Burrows first 4 ins

Spencer Arrighetti turns in a phenomenal season debut as Joe Bond breaks down today's studs, including Yordan Alvarez, Mike Trout, and Elly De La Cruz, alongside some notable duds in James Wood and Bobby Witt Jr. Joe runs through the Rankings Movers, bumping Sal Stewart and Mick Abel up while sliding Pete Crow-Armstrong, Wyatt Langford, and Edwin Diaz down. Don't miss the FanDuel Bet of the Day: William Contreras 2+ hits, runs, or RBI at -140 — and Joe's Elly pick from yesterday cashed at +120. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday at 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jazz at Rockets tonight, Astros at A's tomorrow Yordan Alvarez great start to the season

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday!   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/BASEBALLTODAY   Text “TODAY” to 29017 to get 15% off your next in-store headwear or apparel purchase at Lids!   Visit https://sofi.com/jomboy to start your crypto journey.   00:00 INTRO 03:38 What an MLB debut for Andrew Painter 12:10 Shohei Ohtani makes his 2026 debut on the mound 20:42 Yordan Alvarez is back 28:04 More umpire drama (this one is bad) 43:52 Is Shane McClanahan being too hard on himself? 47:45 OUTRO   Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/   Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports   Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose   Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe   Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.