# John Smoltz on the Dodgers’ SCARY October Rotation! The Braves STATEMENT Series + Astros’ Shocking GM Firing

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Podcast: [Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flippin-bats-with-ben-verlander-3663614)
Published: 2026-08-29T19:49:00+00:00
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## Resource

Can anyone stop the Dodgers if their rotation is finally healthy for October? John Smoltz breaks down Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound and what this loaded Dodgers staff could look like in the postseason. Plus, Smoltz reacts to the Astros firing their GM while in first place, the Braves sweeping the Dodgers, and Pat Murphy’s unusual decision to bench Cooper Pratt.Are the Dodgers beatable in October? Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:33 Smoltz's Thoughts On Astros GM Firing 3:30 Dodgers Rotation Thoughts 7:15 More Impressed with Braves Now? 10:58 Was Pat Murphy's Benching Warranted? 13:48 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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