LOCKED IN: Pete Crow-Armstrong and Chicago Cubs CHALLENGE Shohei Ohtani in MVP Heart-Stopper | Back to the Bullpen

Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong cements his MVP candidacy with a walk-off homer and a second straight 30-30 season. How does the young phenom stay mentally sharp through baseball’s marathon 162-game grind? Mike Stanton breaks down Crow-Armstrong’s unique mental approach, drawing insights from Rustin Dodd’s Athletic profile and revealing why strategic "mental breaks" can elevate on-field performance. The conversation uncovers how seasoned pros manage focus in high-leverage moments, from bullpen reindeer games to adapting under MLB’s pitch clock. Key topics include Edwin Diaz’s struggles with the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen, the uncertainty surrounding Ketel Marte’s unexpected absence from the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Carlos Rodón’s return bolstering the New York Yankees’ rotation. Stanton explores the mental and physical demands players face, the impact of individual performance on team success, and how managers adjust strategies as stars battle injuries or go missing. Don't miss this deep dive into what keeps MLB’s biggest names locked in through adversity. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them. Clutch Parlays Go to https://ClutchParlays.com today and use code LOCKEDON for your first month free on a monthly plan. Pick Smarter. Parlay Sharper. Stance Check out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Learn more at https://Stance.com. Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball. Dose Daily Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription. 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon Clutch Parlays Go to https://ClutchParlays.com today and use code LOCKEDON for your first month free on a monthly plan. Pick Smarter. Parlay Sharper. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.