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NO DERBY: Yordan Alvarez and Astros IGNITE Debate—Is Skipping Home Run Derby the Right Move? | Back to the Bullpen Jun 23, 2026

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Houston Astros fans brace for impact as Yordan Alvarez skips the Home Run Derby despite leading the American League in nearly every offensive category. Could his absence protect his Triple Crown chase and MVP prospects, or will it change the derby’s excitement? Hosts Brett Shancy and Mike Stanton unpack how Alvarez’s health and pure hitting ability make him possibly the most valuable player in MLB right now.

The show also spotlights Bryce Harper’s surprising power surge using an old, heavy practice bat, and debates the Tigers’ trade deadline plans with Tarek Skubal’s resurgence alongside Framber Valdez. Can Detroit’s one-two punch fuel a playoff push, or will midseason moves shake up the AL Central race? Pitching dynamics, clubhouse chemistry, and bat technology get a major league perspective, with insider details you won’t want to miss.
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RADICAL MLB PROPOSAL - Could the Draft and Minor Leagues be Gutted? Jun 22, 2026

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Major League Baseball proposes a controversial overhaul to the amateur draft, threatening to eliminate high school eligibility and shrink future minor league depth. Is this a genuine push for change or just a high-stakes negotiating tactic ahead of the next collective bargaining agreement?

Broadcasting from the San Jose Giants’ Excite Ballpark, the conversation explores how iconic stars like Mike Trout, Ken Griffey Jr., and Albert Pujols might never have reached the majors under the new rules. Key topics include the impact on player development, the fate of minor league teams, and the shifting balance between college and professional pipelines. How would cutting rounds and introducing an international draft reshape MLB’s talent landscape—and could the league survive a prolonged labor dispute?

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PHILLIES BREAKOUT: Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber SMASH Records With Cycle and Triple Homer Game | Back to the Bullpen Jun 22, 2026

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Philadelphia Phillies electrify MLB as Bryce Harper hits for the cycle and Kyle Schwarber blasts three home runs in a single day. Are we witnessing the beginning of a historic home run chase? Mike Stanton examines how Harper’s shift to a heavier bat and Schwarber’s consistent power surge are fueling the Phillies’ offense, while also spotlighting rare feats not seen since the 1932 New York Yankees’ legendary lineup.

Yankees’ rotation faces a shakeup as Gerrit Cole is scratched to manage pitcher workloads, sparking discussion on the rise of six-man rotations and pitcher durability in today’s era. The show also asks if the underachieving Baltimore Orioles—fresh off a series win against the Los Angeles Dodgers—can convert their recent momentum into a playoff berth. From AL and NL home run leaders to tactical pitching moves, this episode breaks down pivotal storylines shaping baseball’s postseason race.
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