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John Smoltz on Red Sox Chaos, Phillies Firing Rob Thompson & Power Rankings Debate (Braves, Dodgers or Yankees?)
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- May 2, 2026
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John Smoltz on Red Sox Chaos, Phillies Firing Rob Thompson & Power Rankings Debate John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander for his weekly breakdown of the biggest storylines in MLB. We dive into the Boston Red Sox drama: What’s really going on with the organization after their coaching shakeup? Then we ask the tough question on the Philadelphia Phillies: Was firing Rob Thompson the right move, or is it still too early to panic on this talented (but struggling) roster? Plus: Power Rankings debate — Braves, Dodgers or Yankees at #1 right now? Smoltz shares his funniest mound visit story of all time Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:19 - Red Sox Fiasco 7:38 - Phillies Bad Start 11:29 - Smoltz #1 Team in Power Rankings 13:40 - Funniest Mound Visit Story 16:21 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices