# PENNANT CLINCHING MOVES FOR THE YANKEES - Switching Bad Hitters for Mediocre Ones

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Podcast: [Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196)
Published: 2026-07-23T13:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

New York Yankees could flip the AL race with strategic midseason moves—can a bold trade for Rafael Devers turn their season around? Sully spotlights the Yankees’ path to championship contention, arguing that swapping out struggling lineup holes for even mediocre bats and acquiring Devers from the San Francisco Giants would make New York the favorite to claim the American League pennant. Featuring sharp takes on Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and potential targets like Tyler Stephenson and Willi Castro, the show explores how the right roster tweaks could erase offensive woes. Detroit Tigers find themselves at a turning point, riding a hot streak but facing the tough call of whether to trade ace Tarik Skubal or push for a last-ditch playoff run. Sully also recognizes Max Fried’s comeback and key performances across the league while teasing a challenging new trivia question for die-hard baseball fans. Don’t miss this power-packed MLB breakdown.

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