Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg talk Aaron Judge's injury impact on the AL MVP market. Plus the latest betting scandal in baseball possibly and trade deadline acquisitions .

⚾ Josh Naylor trade: Towers dismisses its impact, calling Naylor inconsistent and replaceable.

🟦 Ryan McMahon acquisition: Towers praises the Yankees’ move, highlighting McMahon’s swing, contract, and potential growth.

🟢 Royals keep Seth Lugo: Two-year, $46M deal signals they won’t sell at the deadline, maintaining playoff aspirations.

🚨 Guardians gambling probe: Emmanuel Clase suspended with Towers implying MLB has stronger evidence than reported.

💪 Aaron Judge’s injury: Judge placed on IL with a flexor strain; Towers believes he will still win MVP.

📈 MVP betting advice: Judge at even money is deemed a “gift,” while Raleigh’s candidacy criticized due to low batting average.

🔥 Texas Rangers’ push: Rangers are 8–1 post-All-Star break with elite starting pitching and +74 run differential.

🏆 Cy Young race: Paul Skenes dominates with a 0.67 ERA in July, while Sanchez and Boyd emerge as underrated contenders.

📊 Betting insights: Towers highlights Rangers +600 to make ALCS as strong value and critiques market overreactions.

📚 Insider anecdotes: Towers shares past MLB experiences with gambling warnings and clubhouse culture.

Early Trade Moves (0:03–3:41): Scott Seidenberg opens with recent trades, including Josh Naylor to the Mariners and Ryan McMahon to the Yankees. Towers criticizes Naylor as inconsistent, while praising McMahon as a high-upside acquisition.

Royals’ Decision (3:41–5:42): The Royals extend Seth Lugo for $46M and declare they won’t sell at the deadline. Towers commends this loyalty and their development system.

Guardians’ Gambling Scandal (5:43–13:17): They discuss Emmanuel Clase’s suspension. Towers emphasizes MLB must have deeper evidence beyond pitch data anomalies.

Aaron Judge’s Injury & MVP Race (13:19–20:20): Judge’s flexor strain impacts the MVP race. Towers predicts Judge will still win if he returns soon, dismissing Cal Raleigh’s low batting average as disqualifying.

Roster Strategy & DH Discussion (20:20–23:47): The Yankees IL Judge to free up a roster spot during the trade deadline, with discussion on Stanton’s clogging of the DH role.

Division Odds & Rangers’ Surge (23:47–27:51): Seidenberg highlights updated division odds. Towers lauds the Rangers’ rotation (DeGrom, Eovaldi, Gray) as playoff-ready.

Playoff Betting Angles (27:51–30:39): They debate wagering on Rangers +600 to make ALCS versus +500 to win their division.

Cy Young Race – AL & NL (30:40–35:01): Paul Skenes leads Cy Young odds with a 0.67 ERA in July. Towers argues Matthew Boyd and Christopher Sanchez deserve more recognition.

Pitching Performance Metrics (35:01–37:01): They analyze quality start metrics, shutdown innings, and discuss Freddie Peralta as a potential contender.

Closing Thoughts & Betting Promos (38:01–39:22): Seidenberg provides promo codes for sports betting packages, closing with the importance of identifying undervalued bets.

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