# Tigers are HOT, Yankees Found Their Star SS + A New Team Atop the MLB Power Rankings

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Podcast: [Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flippin-bats-with-ben-verlander-3663614)
Published: 2026-08-10T21:22:00+00:00
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The Detroit Tigers are officially making some noise in the American League — and this might be more than just a hot streak. We break down Detroit’s surge, Troy Melton’s incredible season, Jackson Jobe’s return and why this Tigers rotation could be a serious problem down the stretch. Plus, the Yankees may have found a game changer in George Lombard Jr. Is the rookie already becoming a star in New York? We also unveil this week’s MLB Power Rankings, talk about the Dodgers’ recent struggles, the Brewers taking over the No. 1 spot, and look ahead to MLB at the Field of Dreams. ⚾ On today’s show:• Are the Tigers FOR REAL?• Troy Melton’s ridiculous season• Jackson Jobe is throwing 100 again• George Lombard Jr. looks like a STAR• The latest MLB Power Rankings• What’s happening with the Dodgers?• Field of Dreams week is here Drop your take below: Are the Tigers a legitimate playoff team — and how good can George Lombard Jr. be? Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:40 Tigers are HOT 6:08 Yankees Found Their Star SS 10:35 New MLB Power Rankings 24:16 MLB at Field of Dreams 26:51 Outro #MLB #DetroitTigers #Yankees #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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