# Tarps Off in STL is the Best Thing in Sports Right Now + Phillies Are Back & Mariners struggles

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Podcast: [Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flippin-bats-with-ben-verlander-3663614)
Published: 2026-05-18T18:56:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this week’s episode we dive into the 3 biggest stories in baseball right now: Tarps Off in STL — The best fan energy in all of sports right now. How a group of college kids from Stephen F. Austin started a shirtless movement that has taken over Busch Stadium and even got manager Oliver Marmol buying out sections for fans. The Phillies Are Back — After a slow start, Philadelphia is rolling under Donnie Baseball. Christopher Sanchez is the Cy Young favorite, Zack Wheeler is dealing, and Kyle Schwarber already has 20 homers. What’s Wrong with the Mariners? — My preseason AL West and AL Champion favorite is struggling badly. We break down their terrible offense, the Cal Raleigh regression, and why their pitching hasn’t been enough to save them. Plus full MLB Power Rankings and Team of the Week. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:29 Rivalry Weekend Recap 2:45 Shirtless in St. Louis?! 6:12 Phillies are ROLLING 10:31 Mariners Surprising Struggles 15:34 MLB Power Rankings 26:48 Team of the Week 32:15 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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