Yankees Look Like the Best in the American League + MLB Power Rankings & Are the Pirates for Real?

The Yankees are off to a historic start, led by a dominant rotation putting up one of the lowest ERAs to begin a season in over a century. We break down what’s fueling their early success, including standout performances from Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, and a healthy Giancarlo Stanton. Plus, are the Pittsburgh Pirates actually for real? With elite pitching, emerging prospects, and a strong start to the season, Pittsburgh is forcing its way into the conversation. We also dive into this week’s MLB Power Rankings, biggest risers and fallers, and highlight the top performers in our Team of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Yankees Look Like the Best in the American League + MLB Power Rankings & Are the Pirates for Real? is an episode from Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander by FOX Sports.

This episode is 33:41 long.

This episode was published on Apr 7, 2026.

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