Losses Above Replacement: Verlander Retirement and All-Star Shenanigans

The race to the playoffs is hot for a number of teams...only one of our teams, though. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" as the LAR crew breaks down a thrilling wildcard race and gives a nod to some players chasing impressive milestones. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!

The Angels might have been saved by...Stan? Hosted by "Splash", join Alex and Mathias as the LAR crew breaks down the Sale of the Angels and gives predictions for the final month of the season. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!

The frontrunners for the MLB awards have taken a drastic turn since our first predictions in the pre-season. Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the LAR crew discuss who the likely candidates are as we approach the last month of the season. All this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!

Last week, we drafted the biggest disappointments. This week, it's time for a little happiness. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" as the LAR crew take turns drafting some of the best parts of the 2026 season. All this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!

With a light news week, it got our hosts thinking about the biggest disappointments of the 2026 baseball season so far. Hosted by "Splash", join Alex and Mathias as the LAR crew take on the task of drafting the biggest failures of this baseball season. All this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!

The dust has finally settled on a strong trade deadline, and we are here to break down the biggest moves. Join Alex and "Splash" as the dynamic duo talk about which trades will make the most impact and which teams have benefited the most from their moves. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!

The trade wire has been relatively quiet so far, but people know the eye of the storm is the calmest. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" as the LAR crew discuss the first major trade (albeit a bit Early) and do a trade deadline predictions draft. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!

The All-Star festivities have come and gone, but the real stars of the show are now here to recap the news of the week! Hosted by Alex, join Mathias and "Splash" as the LAR crew talk about a historic All-Star performance by the American League and review which teams are on the bubble about being sellers or buyers at the looming trade deadline. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!

One of the most prolific pitchers of the modern era has decided to call it a career at the end of 2026. Thankfully, we here at LAR have no intention of stopping any time soon. Hosted by "Splash", join Alex and Mathias as the LAR crew talk about Justin Verlander's decision to retire and take a look at some of the more notable All-Star snubs. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!

Sometimes a new face is all it takes to change things around. The Mets and Angels are desperately hoping that is the case. Hosted by Mathias, join Alex and "Splash" as the LAR Crew discuss which moves are more meaningful and if the Blue Jays dominating the All-Star ballot is an issue. All of this and more on today's edition of Losses Above Replacement!