An Anthony Volpe Explanation & Weekend Waiver Preview

Eno and DVR discuss the revealing that Anthony Volpe has been playing through a torn labrum in his shoulder for most of the 2025 season, and multiple allegations of misconduct toward women around the Tigers' organization as reported by Britt Ghiroli and Alex Andrejev of The Athletic. Plus, they address mailbag questions about the Rays' expected return to the Trop and the availability of mental health resources for MLB players, before exploring a few intriguing names on the waiver wire this weekend, and catching up with Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah about 'The Miami Dog' and balancing long-term value against aggressive short-term bids in late-season keeper league pickups.

Rundown

1:10 Anthony Volpe Has Played Through a Torn Labrum in 2025

10:09 Multiple Allegations of Misconduct Toward Women in Detroit

Britt Ghiroli & Alex Andrejev’s story($):

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6610869/

Follow Up from Britt, Alex & Cody Stavenhagen ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6617460

16:13 Preparing for the Rays' Move Back Into the Trop

23:02 Availability of Mental Health Resources in MLB

30:05 Weekend Waiver Wire Preview

49:55 Senior Hot Dog Corresponding Niv Shah Returns!

Balancing Long-Term Value with Immediate Needs in Late Keeper League Pickups

1:06:51 Is 'The Miami Dog' Playable?

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With: Niv Shah

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