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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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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Welcome to SwingBadder: Badder Five – where we don’t just talk baseball, we expose the worst-performing MLB teams of the week and the dollars they wasted doing it. 💸⚾

This week’s Badder Five features:

• The Kansas City Royals scoring just 11 runs despite playing the A’s (!)

• The Washington Nationals tumbling with a six-game losing streak

• The Minnesota Twins allowing 34 runs in 3 games to the Rangers (yes, those Rangers)

• The St. Louis Cardinals sliding down the NL Central standings

• And a disappointing week for the Cleveland Guardians

We also dive into:

• The Royals’ $217 million payroll flop

• Why the Twins’ minus-30 run differential earns historic shame

• The shocking power of the Calzone Kids

• Rockies’ domination of the NL East (?!)

• Predictions: Will the Mets, Giants, or Reds hit the Badder 5 next?

This is the podcast that breaks down who spent the most and lost the hardest. If you’re tired of sugarcoated baseball coverage, you’re in the right place.

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00:00 Introduction and Team Picks

00:59 Kansas City Royals' Struggles

04:25 Washington Nationals' Downfall

06:04 Minnesota Twins' Rough Week

09:03 St. Louis Cardinals' Setback

10:15 Cleveland Guardians' Disappointment

13:11 Mets' Upcoming Challenges

17:26 The Battle for the Batter Five

18:08 Rockies' Winning Streak and Division Dynamics

19:03 Predicting the Batter Five Teams

21:04 Giants' Prospects and Upcoming Games

22:41 Promotional Nights and Fan Engagement

26:58 Diamondbacks' Miraculous Comebacks

31:57 Concluding Thoughts and Weekly Recap

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