The Inside Pitch w/Josh Towers: Ep 17
The Inside Pitch w/Josh Towers: Ep 17  
Podcast: RJ Bell's Dream Preview
Published On: Mon Jul 28 2025
Description: Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg talk Aaron Judge's injury impact on the AL MVP market. Plus the latest betting scandal in baseball possibly and trade deadline acquisitions . ⚾ Josh Naylor trade: Towers dismisses its impact, calling Naylor inconsistent and replaceable. 🟦 Ryan McMahon acquisition: Towers praises the Yankees’ move, highlighting McMahon’s swing, contract, and potential growth. 🟢 Royals keep Seth Lugo: Two-year, $46M deal signals they won’t sell at the deadline, maintaining playoff aspirations. 🚨 Guardians gambling probe: Emmanuel Clase suspended with Towers implying MLB has stronger evidence than reported. 💪 Aaron Judge’s injury: Judge placed on IL with a flexor strain; Towers believes he will still win MVP. 📈 MVP betting advice: Judge at even money is deemed a “gift,” while Raleigh’s candidacy criticized due to low batting average. 🔥 Texas Rangers’ push: Rangers are 8–1 post-All-Star break with elite starting pitching and +74 run differential. 🏆 Cy Young race: Paul Skenes dominates with a 0.67 ERA in July, while Sanchez and Boyd emerge as underrated contenders. 📊 Betting insights: Towers highlights Rangers +600 to make ALCS as strong value and critiques market overreactions. 📚 Insider anecdotes: Towers shares past MLB experiences with gambling warnings and clubhouse culture. Early Trade Moves (0:03–3:41): Scott Seidenberg opens with recent trades, including Josh Naylor to the Mariners and Ryan McMahon to the Yankees. Towers criticizes Naylor as inconsistent, while praising McMahon as a high-upside acquisition. Royals’ Decision (3:41–5:42): The Royals extend Seth Lugo for $46M and declare they won’t sell at the deadline. Towers commends this loyalty and their development system. Guardians’ Gambling Scandal (5:43–13:17): They discuss Emmanuel Clase’s suspension. Towers emphasizes MLB must have deeper evidence beyond pitch data anomalies. Aaron Judge’s Injury & MVP Race (13:19–20:20): Judge’s flexor strain impacts the MVP race. Towers predicts Judge will still win if he returns soon, dismissing Cal Raleigh’s low batting average as disqualifying. Roster Strategy & DH Discussion (20:20–23:47): The Yankees IL Judge to free up a roster spot during the trade deadline, with discussion on Stanton’s clogging of the DH role. Division Odds & Rangers’ Surge (23:47–27:51): Seidenberg highlights updated division odds. Towers lauds the Rangers’ rotation (DeGrom, Eovaldi, Gray) as playoff-ready. Playoff Betting Angles (27:51–30:39): They debate wagering on Rangers +600 to make ALCS versus +500 to win their division. Cy Young Race – AL & NL (30:40–35:01): Paul Skenes leads Cy Young odds with a 0.67 ERA in July. Towers argues Matthew Boyd and Christopher Sanchez deserve more recognition. Pitching Performance Metrics (35:01–37:01): They analyze quality start metrics, shutdown innings, and discuss Freddie Peralta as a potential contender. Closing Thoughts & Betting Promos (38:01–39:22): Seidenberg provides promo codes for sports betting packages, closing with the importance of identifying undervalued bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices