Baseball Today Does MLB need to investigate this umpire?
Sep 5, 2025
The latest discussion tackles the ongoing umpire drama surrounding the Yankees and Astros. There’s a spotlight on Paul Skenes, who impressively lowers his ERA beneath 2.00, and player highlights like Ian Happ and Yandy Diaz. With the playoffs approaching, the guys analyze playoff races and the struggles of teams like the Dodgers and Padres. Controversial umpire calls spark debates about accountability, while Freddy Peralta's stellar performance raises questions about postseason pitching talent.
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Skenes Is A Real-Time Generational Pitcher
- Paul Skenes has the lowest ERA through 52 starts in the live-ball era and continues to dominate.
- Trevor Plouffe and Chris Rose argue this sustained excellence makes him a generational pitcher to watch.
Listener Question Sparks Skenes vs Trout Debate
- A listener asked whether Skenes missing playoffs compares to Mike Trout's absence, sparking a discussion.
- Plouffe and Rose shared that Trout's lost prime feels sadder while Skenes still has many playoff opportunities ahead.
Bad Calls Hurt More Than Alleged Bias
- Brian Walsh made a non-reviewable call in Astros-Yankees that cost New York a play and drew heavy criticism.
- Rose argues the issue is umpiring quality and reviewability, not necessarily bias from Walsh's past fandom.