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SwingBadder Podcast | Presented by BadderSports

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41:37

NL West Chaos & AL East Surge: Are the Dodgers in...

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2025/09/05

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'

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23:16

Rangers’ Last Stand: AL West Reality Check, Injuries,...

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2025/08/28

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

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45:02

Hot Takes: Phillies Collapse, Mets Take the East?...

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2025/08/28

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

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25:15

Why September Could Break the Rangers’ Season

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2025/08/12

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

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47:45

Mets Meltdown, Brewers Surge, & MLB’s Worst of the Week

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2025/08/12

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

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58:52

Mets Fans Can’t Have Nice Things + The Brewers...

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2025/08/05

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

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28:01

Are the Rangers the Most Dangerous Team in Baseball...

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2025/07/31

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

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60:51

All-Star Break Fallout: Tigers Collapse, Braves Slump...

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2025/07/31

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

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43:28

All‑Star Week Shockers: Rays Sale, Robot Umpires &...

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2025/07/16

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

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28:13

Can the Rangers Save Their Season Before the Break?

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2025/07/08

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

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47:53

Cleveland Implodes Again: Back-to-Back Worst Team in MLB

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2025/07/07

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

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43:14

Monthly Badder Five June Edition: Tracking MLB’s...

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2025/07/03

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

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25:08

Rangers Hit Rock Bottom? Brutal Extra-Inning Losses &...

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2025/07/01

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

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38:45

Guardians Collapse, Rockies Return: MLB’s Worst of...

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2025/07/01

This week on SwingBadder, we break down the five worst-performing MLB teams in our weekly Badder Five list — and the list is rough. ➡️ Cleveland’s offense has all but disappeared. ➡️ Colorado returns after a short break — with one home run every 103 ABs! ➡️ The Giants hit a wall after facing the Marlins and White Sox. ➡️ The Royals’ offense is falling apart despite a handful of doubles. ➡️ And the Red Sox? Swept by the Angels. This ain’t looking good. We also talk streaky teams like the

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24:27

The $217M Meltdown: What’s Wrong with the Rangers?

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2025/06/23

Welcome back to SwingBadder! In this week’s Texas Rangers recap, Brendan and Aidan break down one of the most disappointing stretches in recent memory for the $217 million roster. After getting outscored and outclassed by the Royals and Pirates, the Rangers are flirting with full-on collapse. We compare them to the Rockies (yes, really), question if Bruce Bochy has anything left in the tank, and debate whether this team should be sellers at the deadline. The bullpen is solid, but the bats are

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36:54

Mets Collapse Into First Place on the Badder Five

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2025/06/23

The Badder Five returns! This week, the Mets hit a new low and debut at #1 on the Badder Five after a brutal collapse against the Braves and Phillies. The Twins continue their free fall with back-to-back weeks in the bottom five, and the Rangers’ offensive inconsistency lands them in third place. Rounding out the list are the Nationals and the always-disappointing White Sox. Todd, Dad, and the SwingBadder crew break it all down — from Montas’ disastrous minor league rehab starts to Jeff McNeil’s

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23:44

Did the Rangers Just Wake Up? 34 Runs Say Yes!

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2025/06/17

The Texas Rangers just dropped 34 runs in three games—but does that mean they're officially back? In this episode of SwingBadder’s Texas Rangers Recap, Aidan and Chad dive into the highs and lows of the week, from torching the Twins to squeaking by the White Sox. They break down: What’s really changed in the Rangers' lineup Why scoring is still a massive question mark How upcoming matchups against the Royals, Pirates, and Orioles could make or break their momentum The steak vs. Taco

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32:54

Worst MLB Teams This Week?! Royals, Twins & Nationals...

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2025/06/17

Welcome to SwingBadder: Badder Five – where we don’t just talk baseball, we expose the worst-performing MLB teams of the week and the dollars they wasted doing it. 💸⚾ This week’s Badder Five features: • The Kansas City Royals scoring just 11 runs despite playing the A’s (!) • The Washington Nationals tumbling with a six-game losing streak • The Minnesota Twins allowing 34 runs in 3 games to the Rangers (yes, those Rangers) • The St. Louis Cardinals sliding down the NL Central standings

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29:38

SwingBadder Reacts: Devers Trade Fallout for Red Sox...

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2025/06/17

Rafael Devers has officially been traded from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants—and no one saw this coming. The SwingBadder crew dives deep into the biggest mid-season MLB trade bombshell, breaking down the real story behind Devers’ departure, what Boston gains (if anything), and whether the Giants just made a power move to take down the Dodgers. From clubhouse rumors to front office strategy, this episode is a rollercoaster of insight, frustration, and fiery Boston fan takes. Did

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32:46

$60 Million for THIS? Rangers Stars Completely Collapse

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2025/06/10

The Texas Rangers are flirting with historic offensive futility—and we’re not exaggerating. In this episode of SwingBadder, Brendan and Aidan dive into the disaster that is the 2024 Rangers offense. From abysmal OPS numbers to Marcus Semien and Corey Seager combining for fewer RBIs than you’d expect from a backup catcher, it’s time to ask: is this just a slump… or the end of a championship window? We break down: • The failed output of $60M in offense • Bochy’s desperate lineup experiments •

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