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 might be the real issue, and whether this team has what it takes to string together a serious wildcard run—or if they’ll just stay stuck at .500.

00:00 Welcome to Swing Batter: Texas Rangers Recap

00:21 Comparing the Rangers to College Admissions

01:14 Mid-Season Performance Analysis

03:31 Pitching and Hitting: A Balancing Act

08:25 Trade Market and Team Needs

13:04 Upcoming Games and Predictions

22:57 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook

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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 finally show their cracks.

Hosts Todd, Todd, and Dad break down each team’s collapse, what it says about their front offices, and whether any of them are buyers or sellers heading into the All-Star break.

00:00 – Intro & Weekly Recap

00:33 – Cleveland & Cardinals Collapse (Back-to-Back Badder Five)

10:55 – Yankees Defense Exposed & Trade Talk

17:35 – Braves’ $210M Disaster & Falling Behind Miami

25:28 – Rays Join the Badder Five Club

28:34 – Predictions: Who Falls Next? Dodgers, Reds, Angels?

38:03 – Mets’ Resurgence & Diamondbacks Trade Outlook

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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 gives you fresh insights into MLB’s standings and who to watch next.

00:00 Introduction to the Monthly Batter Five

00:22 Recap of Previous Months' Performances

01:35 June's Top Performers and Surprises

02:31 Washington Nationals' Struggles

04:45 Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals Tie for Second

11:56 Minnesota Twins' Downfall

15:48 Rockies and White Sox: Consistent Underperformers

20:38 AL East Standings and Rays' Dominance

21:52 The Rays' Rollercoaster Season

22:46 Houston Astros' Dominance

24:17 National League East Surprises

28:36 NL Central: A Tight Race

33:24 NL West: Dodgers' Reign

39:31 AL East: Blue Jays in the Mix

41:48 Conclusion and Predictions

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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 shot before the trade deadline?

From timely stats to lineup meltdowns, we unpack it all.

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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 Pirates and Marlins, offer a Diamondbacks update, and unleash a glorious Mets rant from Todd. Plus, who do we predict will make next week’s Badder 5? You might be surprised.

00:00 Weekly Review

00:18 Cleveland Guardians' Struggles

04:46 Rockies' Return to the Batter Five

08:49 San Francisco Giants' Downfall

12:41 Kansas City Royals' Offensive Woes

16:08 Boston Red Sox's Tough Week

17:56 Top Performers

20:41 Analyzing Team Performances

22:26 Batter Five Contenders

23:45 Upcoming Games

27:59 Diamondbacks and Mets Updates

36:32 Honoring Dave Parker and Final Thoughts

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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 cursed. Can anything save this offense?

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:13 Texas Rangers' Disappointing Performance

00:29 Statistical Breakdown of the Week

03:50 Comparing to Other Teams

09:45 Upcoming Games and Predictions

23:22 Concluding Thoughts

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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 sour vibes in the Mets clubhouse. Plus: trade deadline talk, AL and NL trends, and whether the Diamondbacks should sell.

Who gets cut? Who turns it around? And which team might be a “gimme putt” for next week’s Badder Five?

00:00 Introduction

01:05 Mets' Performance Breakdown

03:42 Mets' Struggles and Player Issues

13:54 Minnesota Twins' Troubles

17:19 Texas Rangers' Disappointing Week

19:42 Struggles of the Texas Rangers

20:21 Run Differential and Performance Analysis

20:56 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics

21:23 Trade Proposals and Pitching Staff

22:11 Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies

24:00 Chicago White Sox Performance

25:19 Teams Yet to Make the Bottom Five

26:00 Predictions for Next Week

30:55 Arizona Diamondbacks' Challenges

33:29 Injury Lists and Financial Impact

35:13 Final Thoughts

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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 Bell metaphor you didn’t know your baseball heart needed

Betting trends, run differentials, and the harsh reality of facing a surging Astros squad

Is this offense turning the corner, or was this just one fancy dinner before another week of fast food?

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap

00:30 Rangers' Offensive Surge

02:48 Struggles Against the White Sox

03:17 Upcoming Games and Predictions

04:11 Pitching and Defensive Highlights

05:30 Betting Insights and Team Analysis

08:58 Comparing to Other Teams

14:56 Final Thoughts and Projections

21:01 Conclusion and Sign-Off

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