Baseball Today Giancarlo Stanton will hit 500 homers and not be a Hall of Famer?
Aug 12, 2025
The hosts dive into the nail-biting NL West rivalry, examining how close the Dodgers and Padres are in the standings. A heartfelt tribute from Cattell Marte adds emotional depth to the dynamics of the game. The discussion then tackles whether Giancarlo Stanton can hit 500 homers yet miss the Hall of Fame. Insights on Carlos Correa's and Alex Bregman's crucial roles for their teams also spark debate, while they analyze the postseason prospects amid ongoing offensive struggles in Major League Baseball.
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Marte’s Emotional Players Weekend Bat
- Ketel Marte honored his late mother by using a Players Weekend bat with her picture, which moved the hosts emotionally.
- Trevor Plouffe called it a "guaranteed homer" and said it could make him cry.
Dodgers Edged By Rotation Depth
- Trevor Plouffe sees the Dodgers slightly ahead due to overall rotation depth if Sasaki returns.
- He gives the Padres the bullpen edge and calls the offensive comparison tight.
Plouffe Defends Los Angeles
- Trevor Plouffe defended Los Angeles as a diverse, real city, pushing back on the "flashy" stereotype.
- He argued the negative caricature often comes from people not actually from LA.