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Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander · June 29 · 23 min

The Rafael Devers Debate, Phillies Surging in NL East & MLB Power Rankings

Is Rafael Devers getting an unfair reputation? On today's episode, I explain why I think the conversation surrounding Devers has gone too far and why his teammates tell a much different story than the headlines. Then it's time for this week's MLB Power Rankings. The Phillies continue their surge, the Braves have stumbled after leading the NL East comfortably just weeks ago, the Dodgers remain on top, and several teams are making major moves as we approach the trade deadline. Also on today's show: My latest Top 10 MLB Power Rankings Phillies vs. Braves in the NL East Kyle Schwarber becomes MLB's first 30-home run hitter Why the Astros are looking dangerous again Jazz Chisholm's check-swing frustration The biggest stories from around Major League Baseball Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow, rate, and review—it really helps the podcast grow. ⚾ Timestamps: 0:00 Rafael Devers is Misunderstood 2:41 New MLB Power Rankings 15:12 Astros Are Coming 18:37 Biggest Pet Peeve 20:26 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Is Rafael Devers getting an unfair reputation?

On today's episode, I explain why I think the conversation surrounding Devers has gone too far and why his teammates tell a much different story than the headlines.

Then it's time for this week's MLB Power Rankings. The Phillies continue their surge, the Braves have stumbled after leading the NL East comfortably just weeks ago, the Dodgers remain on top, and several teams are making major moves as we approach the trade deadline.

Also on today's show:

  • My latest Top 10 MLB Power Rankings
  • Phillies vs. Braves in the NL East
  • Kyle Schwarber becomes MLB's first 30-home run hitter
  • Why the Astros are looking dangerous again
  • Jazz Chisholm's check-swing frustration
  • The biggest stories from around Major League Baseball

Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow, rate, and review—it really helps the podcast grow. ⚾

Timestamps:

0:00 Rafael Devers is Misunderstood 

2:41 New MLB Power Rankings

15:12 Astros Are Coming

18:37 Biggest Pet Peeve

20:26 Outro

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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