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 the Pirates ace, and whether there’s anything to worry about moving forward.

We also get Smoltz’s take on one of the strangest plays you’ll see all season involving MLB’s “fourth out” rule, plus he shares a personal story about his Field of Dreams experience and what that game meant to him and his family.

Are you concerned about Paul Skenes or not? Let me know in the comments!

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:42 Concerned About Paul Skenes?

5:15 Wild 4th Out Rule

9:30 Smoltz' Emotional Field of Dreams Experience

11:59 Outro

#PaulSkenes #JohnSmoltz #MLB #Pirates #Baseball

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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 toward his next bullpen session.

We break down the latest on Ohtani’s pitching timeline, what his recent stolen base could tell us about his knee, and where things stand in the NL MVP race with Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Plus, John Smoltz weighs in on the Ohtani vs. PCA MVP debate.

Is Shohei still your NL MVP right now? Let me know below!

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:40 Johns Smoltz

NL MVP Pick

1:53 Shohei vs PCA

2:41 Pitching Injury Update

4:50 Shohei's Offense

6:25 Who wins MVP?

7:39 Outro

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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 incredible season, Jackson Jobe’s return and why this Tigers rotation could be a serious problem down the stretch.

Plus, the Yankees may have found a game changer in George Lombard Jr. Is the rookie already becoming a star in New York?

We also unveil this week’s MLB Power Rankings, talk about the Dodgers’ recent struggles, the Brewers taking over the No. 1 spot, and look ahead to MLB at the Field of Dreams.

⚾ On today’s show:
• Are the Tigers FOR REAL?
• Troy Melton’s ridiculous season
• Jackson Jobe is throwing 100 again
• George Lombard Jr. looks like a STAR
• The latest MLB Power Rankings
• What’s happening with the Dodgers?
• Field of Dreams week is here

Drop your take below: Are the Tigers a legitimate playoff team — and how good can George Lombard Jr. be?

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:40 Tigers are HOT

6:08 Yankees Found Their Star SS

10:35 New MLB Power Rankings

24:16 MLB at Field of Dreams

26:51 Outro

#MLB #DetroitTigers #Yankees #Baseball

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The NL MVP race is officially on.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:53 John Smoltz Joins

1:13 Who is the NL MVP?

4:30 Tarik Skubal Traded to Dodgers

8:36 Braves Underwhelming Deadline

10:50 Jacob DeGrom Declines Trade

15:12 Deadline Winners and Losers

20:22 Outro

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The NL MVP race is officially here.

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The MLB Trade Deadline is over, and it's time to separate the contenders from the pretenders.

This week, I explain why "prospects are suspects" is more than just a saying, look back at some of the biggest blockbuster trades in MLB history, and rank my biggest winners and losers from this year's deadline.

Plus, thoughts on the Cubs, Dodgers, Padres, Yankees, Braves, Brewers, Tigers, Orioles, Astros and more, before wrapping up with this week's MLB Power Rankings.

Let me know your biggest trade deadline winner and loser in the comments!

Timestamps:

0:00 Trade Deadline Chaos

2:10 Top 5 Trade Deadline Winners

8:48 Top 5 Trade Deadline Losers

24:26 Orioles Embarrassing Deadline

26:45 Tigers Disappoint Again

31:43 Astros Weird Deadline Deal

34:40 MLB Power Rankings

47:08 Outro

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Hall of Fame Weekend is over... but John Smoltz has stories you probably haven't heard.

We talk about baseball's newest Hall of Famers, share stories about each of them, behind-the-scenes moments from Cooperstown, and why Hall of Fame Weekend means so much to everyone who's been part of it.

Who was your favorite of the 3 new Hall of Famers?

#MLB #HallOfFame #JohnSmoltz #Baseball #AndruwJones #JeffKent #CarlosBeltran

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

3:54 Carlos Beltran Story

6:35 Jeff Kent Story

9:27 Andruw Jones Story

12:22 Favorite Part of HOF Weekend

13:18 Outro

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ESPN has released a brand-new 30 for 30 podcast series, The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani, bringing the Ippei Mizuhara scandal back into the spotlight more than two years later.

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The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here... and there are FIVE teams that NEED to buy. The problem? I don't trust them to actually do it.

Who made my list? And which team has me more frustrated than ever?

⚾ My latest MLB Power Rankings

🏛️ Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones & Jeff Kent are officially Hall of Famers

🔥 Team of the Week

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:30 5 Teams That NEED to BUY... But Won't

17:35 3 New Hall of Fame Inductees

25:01 MLB Power Rankings

34:00 Team of the Week

36:35 Outro

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John Smoltz joins me for another edition of Saturday with Smoltz, and this week we start with the biggest question in baseball: Should Shohei Ohtani still be the favorite to win the National League MVP?

We break down Shohei's latest injury update, what it means for the Dodgers, and whether the MVP race has become much more interesting.

Then, Smoltz shares one of the most fascinating answers he's ever given on this show—revealing what he would've traded for another World Series championship.

We also discuss:

- The Dodgers' outlook

- The MLB trade deadline

- The biggest stories around baseball

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:30 Shohei Ohtani Injury Concern

3:11 Is Shohei Still the MVP?

4:26 Boston Red Sox Legit?

6:54 Was He Ever Almost Traded?

11:51 Favorite Part of All-Star Week

15:54 Outro

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