Playoff pressure is real. We break down the NL West weirdness (Giants hot, Dodgers wobbling, Padres sliding), ask if the Diamondbacks are the league’s ultimate spoilers, and size up the Mets’ path with a shaky bridge between the starters and Edwin Díaz. Then we flip to the AL: Rays resurging, Yankees/Boston lurking, Toronto vulnerable, Texas inconsistent, Seattle stalling, Houston steady. Who actually makes it?

00:00 Welcome to Batter Sports

00:27 Reds and Giants Playoff Hopes

01:23 Giants' Recent Performance

02:07 Dodgers and Padres Struggles

04:14 Mets' Playoff Chances

08:13 Diamondbacks' Unexpected Rise

14:26 National League Playoff Predictions

16:41 Dodgers' Potential Collapse

21:17 Dodgers' Momentum and Manager Speculations

21:40 American League Overview: Teams on the Rise and Fall

21:58 Rays' Wild Card Chances and AL East Dynamics

24:06 Toronto's Vulnerable Position and Upcoming Challenges

25:17 Seattle and San Diego's Missed Opportunities

33:38 West Coast Teams Under Pressure

36:53 Playoff Predictions and Final Thoughts

What we cover:

• NL wild card math and why the loss column rules

• Giants’ 9–1 heater and why streaks cool

• Mets bullpen issues, Senga concerns, and rookie call-ups

• Diamondbacks closing games + spoiler profile

• Dodgers’ schedule trap vs. real collapse risk

• AL East pile-up: Rays, Yankees, Boston, Toronto

• Seattle’s soft schedule vs. a team that feels “off”

• Texas up-and-down, Houston’s staying power

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The Texas Rangers are running out of runway. With Nathan Eovaldi out, Jacob deGrom managed, and the offense flipping between hot and cold, can Texas still claw into October? We break down the remaining schedule (A’s, D-backs, Astros x2, Brewers, Mets), the exact win totals needed, and which bats have to carry the clutch moments (Seager, Langford, García). We also spotlight Jack Leiter’s surge and why one-run execution is the season’s fulcrum.

00:00 Welcome to Batter Sports: Texas Rangers Edition

00:49 Recent Performance Recap

01:35 Pitching Highlights and Struggles

02:15 Upcoming Challenges and Playoff Hopes

04:25 Injuries and Their Impact

06:55 Offensive Standouts and Key Players

10:22 Critical Upcoming Games

14:05 Final Thoughts and Predictions

22:05 Closing Remarks

What you’ll learn:

• The Rangers’ realistic playoff paths and the 17–20 win target

• How injuries reshuffle the rotation and bullpen pressure

• Who’s trending up (Seager/Langford) and the RISP problem that won’t go away

• Why the two Astros series are the pivot point of September

If you’re a Texas fan looking for straight talk on the AL West race, you’re in the right place.

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Are the Phillies actually in freefall while the Mets catch fire? We dig into the September playoff picture: NL wild card chaos (Reds, Mets, Padres, Cubs, Brewers, Dodgers) and the American League logjam (Astros, Mariners, Rangers, Royals, Guardians, Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays). We walk schedules, defense, bullpen health, and why this month’s streaks decide everything.

00:00 Welcome to Batter Sports

00:50 Playoff Predictions: Mets vs. Reds

03:37 Phillies' Struggles and Potential Collapse

05:47 Mets' Offensive Surge

14:07 National League Playoff Picture

17:19 American League Playoff Race

24:33 Playoff Hopes and Team Performances

25:20 Brewers' Slump and Mets' Potential

26:10 Christian Yellich's Comeback

27:35 American League East Predictions

28:31 Kansas City and Texas Wild Card Chances

33:28 Rockies' Influence in Venezuela

36:06 Phillies' Playoff Struggles

40:16 Closer Injuries and Team Impacts

41:29 Diamondbacks as Spoilers

42:21 Final Thoughts and Predictions

Hot takes we argue about:

• Phillies’ defense + pitching = September collapse?

• Mets’ path to the division if the bats stay nuclear

• What the Reds must do (and sweep) to sneak in

• Brewers’ “too soon hot?” speed-bump risk

• AL jumble: Can Houston miss? Are Seattle/Texas/KC/Cleveland built for a run?

• Why Yankees/Phillies’ defense may cost them a series

If you’re into baseball through the lens of performance vs. payroll, this is for you. Drop your bracket and boldest prediction in the comments.

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The Texas Rangers just wrapped up a rollercoaster week — two wins over the Yankees, then a meltdown against the Phillies. Aidan and the crew break down the struggles with runners in scoring position, the elite pitching that’s being wasted, and why August might be the make-or-break month before a brutal September schedule.

We talk Diamondbacks, Blue Jays, and how the Rangers can (and must) stack wins now before facing the Astros, Brewers, Mets, and more in the season’s final weeks. Is this a playoff team or a 2024 cautionary tale in wasted potential?

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap

00:52 Rangers vs. Yankees Series Breakdown

01:59 Rangers vs. Phillies Series Analysis

03:45 Offensive Struggles and Playoff Hopes

08:33 Upcoming Schedule and Predictions

24:30 Concluding Thoughts and Final Predictions

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The SwingBadder crew is back with another Badder Five breakdown — the five worst-performing MLB teams this week, and some legendary-level disasters.

From the Colorado Rockies’ mind-boggling -330 run differential to the New York Mets’ ice-cold collapse, we’re looking at teams who can’t buy a win, no matter how much they spend. We break down why the Brewers’ insane hot streak might be peaking too early, why the Mariners could be in trouble despite winning, and why the AL Wild Card race is shaping up to be the tightest in years.

Plus:

⚾ Rockies’ ninth-inning implosions and fielding blunders

⚾ Mets’ bullpen nightmares and lineup confusion

⚾ Marlins’ collapse after Braves beatdown

⚾ White Sox and Orioles joining the bad list again

⚾ AL & NL playoff races — who’s real and who’s just lucky?

The BadderSports team — Brendan, Peter Lemieux, and Todd — give their brutally honest, stat-backed takes with plenty of laughs along the way.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:23 Rockies' Record-Breaking Struggles

07:34 Mets' Mid-Season Collapse

20:54 White Sox and Marlins' Performance

24:48 Analyzing the Mariners' Performance

25:23 Marlins and Mets Struggles

25:56 Baltimore Orioles' Disappointing Week

26:54 National League Races Heat Up

28:06 Detroit Tigers' Post All-Star Break Slump

32:15 Yankees' Pitching Woes

35:12 American League Wild Card Race

40:19 Predictions and Giveaways

46:24 Concluding Thoughts and Sign-Off

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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?

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:

• 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