# Shohei Ohtani's Injury Cause NL MVP Shakeup? Tarik Skubal Trade News, Red Sox Surging & MLB Power Rankings | Flippin' Bats

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Published: 2026-07-20T21:00:00+00:00
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Shohei Ohtani won't pitch again for some time because of his knee—but does that finally open the door for a new National League MVP? In today's episode, I explain why I still believe Shohei is the clear MVP, even if he doesn't throw another pitch this season, and break down what Dave Roberts' latest comments mean for the Dodgers moving forward. Plus: Why Tarik Skubal says he doesn't want to be traded—and whether the Tigers should listen The Boston Red Sox continue one of the hottest stretches in franchise history Are the Mets about to reshape their roster again? My latest MLB Power Rankings Who do you have winning the NL MVP right now? Let me know in the comments! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:30 NL MVP Now Up For Grabs? 8:05 Should Tigers Trade Skubal? 12:00 Red Sox Surging 16:05 Mets Open For Business 20:21 New MLB Power Rankings 31:45 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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