Shohei Ohtani dominates the National League MVP race, while Yordan Alvarez powers Houston Astros with a historic offensive surge. Can Ohtani’s two-way brilliance redefine the modern MVP award, and is Alvarez on pace to shatter Astros’ home run records? Plus, the debate heats up around American and National League Cy Young contenders—including leaderboard shake-ups by Cam Schlitler, Dylan Cease, and Jacob Misorowski’s strikeout stampede with the Milwaukee Brewers. AL East trade rumors intensify as the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Rays weigh their playoff prospects, with surprising names like Tarek Skubal and Peralta on the radar. The episode also tackles Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s struggles, the New York Mets’ disappointing season, and Zach Wheeler’s All-Star Game snub in Philadelphia. Wrap up with a Home Run Derby preview and forecasts on who might smash the longest blasts in this year’s power showcase. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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