Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The best fan energy in all of baseball right now is happening in St. Louis. “Tarps Off” has completely taken over Busch Stadium! Fans ripping their shirts off, waving them, and going wild. We break down how it started with a group of college kids and why even the manager is buying out sections for fans.
Plus:
The Phillies Are Back — Rolling in May with Christopher Sanchez as the Cy Young favorite, Zack Wheeler dealing, and Kyle Schwarber on pace for 70+ homers.
What’s Wrong with the Mariners? — My preseason AL West pick and AL Champion is struggling badly. Terrible offense, Cal Raleigh regression, and why their pitching isn’t saving them.
Full NEW MLB Power Rankings + Team of the Week included.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:29 Rivalry Weekend Recap
2:45 Shirtless in St. Louis?!
6:12 Phillies are ROLLING
10:31 Mariners Surprising Struggles
15:34 MLB Power Rankings
26:48 Team of the Week
32:15 Outro
Who on earth is the best team in the American League?
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The best fan energy in all of baseball right now is happening in St. Louis. “Tarps Off” has completely taken over Busch Stadium! Fans ripping their shirts off, waving them, and going wild. We break down how it started with a group of college kids and why even the manager is buying out sections for fans.
Plus:
The Phillies Are Back — Rolling in May with Christopher Sanchez as the Cy Young favorite, Zack Wheeler dealing, and Kyle Schwarber on pace for 70+ homers.
What’s Wrong with the Mariners? — My preseason AL West pick and AL Champion is struggling badly. Terrible offense, Cal Raleigh regression, and why their pitching isn’t saving them.
Full NEW MLB Power Rankings + Team of the Week included.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:29 Rivalry Weekend Recap
2:45 Shirtless in St. Louis?!
6:12 Phillies are ROLLING
10:31 Mariners Surprising Struggles
15:34 MLB Power Rankings
26:48 Team of the Week
32:15 Outro
Who on earth is the best team in the American League?
SUBSCRIBE for weekly MLB breakdowns with Ben Verlander & John Smoltz: youtube.com/flippinbatspod?sub_confirmation=1
#TarpsOff #Phillies #Mariners #MLB #PowerRankings #FlippinBats #baseball
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