Welcome to another jam-packed episode of SwingBadder, where we dive into the week’s worst MLB performances in the Badder5! The Nationals continue to spiral, the Rangers hit the rare Badder5 “cycle,” and the Mets prove yet again that they can’t have nice things — even after a $500 lobster roll binge.

We break down:

• The Brewers’ historic 56-hit week and the “Milwaukee Massacre” of Washington

• The Rays’ freefall and what their July collapse means

• Why the Mets’ midseason slump is déjà vu all over again

• The Rangers’ identity crisis and road woes

• The Blue Jays crashing back to Earth after a hot July

• Full July Badder5 recap — with surprise appearances by the Braves, Cardinals, and Giants

And of course, we end with predictions for next week’s worst. Will the Yankees crumble? Can the Reds prove us wrong?

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• Which Badder5 team hurts the most to watch?

• Are the Padres legit?

• Who’s your pick to miss the playoffs?

00:00 Intro

00:34 Washington Nationals' Struggles

03:06 Milwaukee Brewers' Dominance

06:54 New York Mets' Mid-Season Slump

14:32 Toronto Blue Jays' Rollercoaster

18:30 Texas Rangers' Inconsistencies

24:04 Tampa Bay Rays' Downfall

28:02 Monthly Recap: July Highlights and Lowlights

31:54 Season's Turning Point: July's Impact

32:20 Cardinals' Struggles and Comparisons

33:40 Nationals and Braves: A Tale of Two Teams

37:07 Giants' Rise and Fall

41:17 Boston's Unexpected Surge

43:56 Playoff Predictions and Contenders

54:08 Diamondbacks' Trade Moves

56:31 Batter Five Predictions

58:16 Closing Remarks

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The Texas Rangers just put together their best week in years, going 8–1 and lighting up both sides of the field. In this SwingBadder Rangers Recap, Brendan and Aidan break down what’s really fueling the turnaround—elite pitching, clutch hitting, and a red-hot Corey Seager.

We dive into:

• What a 3.15 team ERA really means

• Patrick Corbin’s surprise success

• Seager, García, and the hunt for 30+ HR

• Why the Mariners and Astros should be nervous

• Trade deadline predictions and road game concerns

• Playoff implications if this momentum holds

Could this team go on another postseason tear? Is Texas the team nobody wants to face? Let’s get into it.

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00:00 Intro

00:22 Rangers' Recent Performance Highlights

02:12 Pitching Dominance and Key Players

04:01 Clutch Hitting and Run Differential

13:39 Upcoming Challenges and Road Games

19:42 Trade Deadline Speculations

26:50 Final Thoughts

Baseball is back after the All-Star break — and so is chaos.

This week’s SwingBadder dives into the most disappointing teams in baseball, and it’s a shocking list: the Tigers completely fall apart, the Braves confirm what we’ve been warning about for weeks, and the Giants lose in brutal fashion to teams like the Mets and Blue Jays. We also cover the Cardinals’ crash, the Twins’ wasted opportunity, and what it all means heading into the final nine weeks of the season.

You’ll hear why the Braves are officially done, why Detroit’s slump is more alarming than it looks, and why San Francisco just doesn’t have what it takes. Plus: a hilarious rant on promotional giveaways, trade deadline vibes, and a BeerFest/KidFest scheduling disaster.

Who’s rising, who’s falling, and who’s faking it? This is the most critical BadderFive of the season.

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00:00 All-Star Break Recap

00:38 Detroit Tigers' Struggles and Injuries

01:44 Pirates' Surprising Performance

02:14 Tigers' Mid-Season Challenges

07:01 Braves' Disappointing Season

12:01 Giants' Rollercoaster Week

17:26 Cardinals' Inconsistent Performance

21:23 Twins' Downward Spiral

23:16 Division Leaders and Standout Teams

30:54 Rangers' Playoff Potential

32:09 Mets' Performance Post All-Star Break

35:55 NL Central Standings and Surprises

39:12 NL West: Rockies' Unexpected Week

51:46 Trade Deadline Speculations

57:56 Final Thoughts and Predictions

The All-Star break is here—but before the league took a breather, five teams bottomed out. In this week’s SwingBadder recap, the crew digs into who made the Badder Five, why the Tampa Bay Rays are crashing again, and how the Astros might be quietly slipping. The Rockies remain a familiar failure, but teams like Pittsburgh and Washington aren’t letting them have all the shame.

We also look ahead: Who’s ready to rise in the second half? Why the Rangers might be heating up, and who’s in danger of joining the Badder Five next week. Will the Brewers fall back to Earth? Can Detroit survive a rough stretch?

⚾️ All that and more, only on SwingBadder—where we follow the money AND the mediocrity.

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Review

00:47 Batter Five Breakdown: Rays, Astros, Rockies, Pirates, Nationals

18:35 Home Run Derby Rant + July Slumps & Hot Streaks

23:34 Who’s Heating Up? Rangers & Midseason Momentum Picks

27:06 Teams Likely to Decline + Trade Watch

29:43 Gondola Rant, Odd Promotions & Final Thoughts

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The Texas Rangers are stuck in neutral — again. In this week’s SwingBadder recap, Brendan and Aidan break down another 3–3 week that could have been a 5–1 stretch if clutch hitting and bullpen performance came through. From extra-inning collapses to promising starts by deGrom and Eovaldi, they explore what’s working (pitching), what isn’t (timely offense), and what’s at stake as the Rangers head into their biggest week yet before the All-Star break.

They debate trade options, why relief pitching might be the real issue, and whether this team has what it takes to string together a serious wildcard run—or if they’ll just stay stuck at .500.

00:00 Welcome to Swing Batter: Texas Rangers Recap

00:21 Comparing the Rangers to College Admissions

01:14 Mid-Season Performance Analysis

03:31 Pitching and Hitting: A Balancing Act

08:25 Trade Market and Team Needs

13:04 Upcoming Games and Predictions

22:57 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook

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This week’s SwingBadder recap dives into the ugliest performances in Major League Baseball. For the first time in Batter Five history, the Cleveland Guardians top the list in back-to-back weeks after a winless 0–6 stretch. But they’re not alone in misery.

The St. Louis Cardinals managed just one win and scored zero runs in four losses, the New York Yankees make their debut on the list after getting swept, the Atlanta Braves slide further into irrelevance, and the always-feisty Tampa Bay Rays finally show their cracks.

Hosts Todd, Todd, and Dad break down each team’s collapse, what it says about their front offices, and whether any of them are buyers or sellers heading into the All-Star break.

00:00 – Intro & Weekly Recap

00:33 – Cleveland & Cardinals Collapse (Back-to-Back Badder Five)

10:55 – Yankees Defense Exposed & Trade Talk

17:35 – Braves’ $210M Disaster & Falling Behind Miami

25:28 – Rays Join the Badder Five Club

28:34 – Predictions: Who Falls Next? Dodgers, Reds, Angels?

38:03 – Mets’ Resurgence & Diamondbacks Trade Outlook

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Join us on the SwingBadder Podcast for the Badder Five: June Edition, where hosts Todd and Dad rank baseball’s top five underperformers of the month. From shocking slumps by the Washington Nationals and Kansas City Royals to surprising turns by the Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies, we analyze why high-payroll teams fizzled and which first-timers need to make moves before the All-Star break. Whether you’re a fantasy player, bettor, or die-hard fan, our deep dive on team spending vs. performance gives you fresh insights into MLB’s standings and who to watch next.

00:00 Introduction to the Monthly Batter Five

00:22 Recap of Previous Months' Performances

01:35 June's Top Performers and Surprises

02:31 Washington Nationals' Struggles

04:45 Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals Tie for Second

11:56 Minnesota Twins' Downfall

15:48 Rockies and White Sox: Consistent Underperformers

20:38 AL East Standings and Rays' Dominance

21:52 The Rays' Rollercoaster Season

22:46 Houston Astros' Dominance

24:17 National League East Surprises

28:36 NL Central: A Tight Race

33:24 NL West: Dodgers' Reign

39:31 AL East: Blue Jays in the Mix

41:48 Conclusion and Predictions

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The Rangers had their chance — and blew it. In this week’s SwingBadder recap, Brendan and Aiden break down the Rangers’ frustrating 3-3 week, where brutal extra-inning losses, clutch hitting failures, and mounting injuries continue to define the season.

Despite top-tier pitching — and a Cy Young-caliber resurgence from deGrom — Texas continues to tread water in a division where the Astros are surging and the Angels are quietly climbing. Can they string together a winning month? Is July their last shot before the trade deadline?

From timely stats to lineup meltdowns, we unpack it all.

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