Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

The Padres and Guardians are surging, while the Orioles are still searching for answers. Eno, Britt, and DVR break down how San Diego has managed to stay atop the standings despite underperformance from a few key stars. Then, the crew takes a closer look at Baltimore’s continued struggles, examining why the Orioles haven’t been able to build on their 100-win season just a few years ago — and whether the bigger issues stem from pitching development or a lack of continuity on the coaching staff. Later, DVR sits down with The Athletic’s Zack Meisel to discuss Cleveland’s early success and whether the Guardians’ young core can keep them atop the AL Central.

Rundown:

3:30 First Place Padres!

10:57 Starting Pitching Questions: How Will They Find Enough?

12:50 Can Walker Buehler or Griffin Canning Put it Together?

14:42 A Slow Start in Baltimore: Is This a Bottom-Five Team?

22:20 Can Shane Baz, Trevor Rogers & Chris Bassitt Turn It Around?

30:10 Turnover on the Staff: Is the Lack of Continuity an Issue?

34:05 Zack Meisel Joins the Show

35:11 Travis Bazzana: Impressing From the Jump

36:44 Brayan Rocchio & Angel Martínez Impressing

39:55 Guardians Tied for Second in Steals This Season

42:54 Ralphy Velazquez to Columbus: Is an August Promotion on Tap?

46:35 Parker Messick is Rolling: What Do the Next 16 Starts Hold?

50:15 Potential Weakness: Is the Rotation Depth Lacking?

51:44 Bullpen Remains a Strength

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris

With: Britt Ghiroli and Zack Meisel

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Another top prospect has arrived in Seattle, as 20-year-old Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson made his MLB debut Sunday. Eno and DVR also discuss how Zack Wheeler finally looks like his old self again after beginning the season on the IL, and why Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki may finally be settling in as a reliable starter in LA. Later, the guys open the mailbag to discuss Shohei Ohtani, stabilizing whiff rates, and the long-term outlook for Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards.

Rundown:

0:47 Colt Emerson Promoted

8:13 Zack Wheeler is Rolling

12:11 Walk Rate Improvement: How Much is Sustainable?

17:43 Surgery for Blake Snell: Loose Bodies in Elbow; Timetable TBD

21:37 Roki’s Turnaround: Another Strong Start vs. Angels

25:09 Justin Wrobleski Excelling in LA

26:46 Grayson Rodriguez is Back: A Big Boost for Halos’ Rotation?

28:33 Clay Holmes Out Several Weeks: Leg Fractured by Comebacker

35:40 Jose Altuve is Hurt: Grade 2 Oblique Strain, Timetable TBD

40:47 Weekly Decision: Using Shohei Ohtani as Pitcher Instead of UT?

44:40 Whiff Rates: When Do They Stabilize?

53:18 The Long Game: Xavier Edwards’ Future Outlook

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One of baseball's most beloved managers is gone. Hall of Famer Bobby Cox passed away this week, and Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville celebrate his life with a guest who knew him well — Mark DeRosa, who played for Cox in Atlanta and shares what made him such a special manager. DeRosa also reveals a moment that stuck with him: Cox going out of his way to say he was glad to see him thriving, even after DeRosa had long since moved on to other teams. Then, Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz provides the material for one of the most jaw-dropping Strange But True segments in recent memory.

Rundown:

2:00 ABS Through the First Quarter of the Season

10:12 Mark DeRosa Joins the Show

11:45 Remembering Bobby Cox

23:30 Al Leiter Pops In

29:07 Remembering Bobby Cox (cont’d)

33:00 Managing Team USA in WBC

39:22 Remembering Bobby Cox (cont’d)

42:49 Strange But True

Jayson’s Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7281002/2026

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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville

With: Mark DeRosa (and Al Leiter)

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A fresh batch of starting pitcher rankings has arrived, and there’s plenty to debate. Who made the “Hype 7”? Is Gavin Williams making the leap to ace status? And where does José Soriano land in the mix? Eno and DVR break it all down before turning their attention to the waiver wire, where two intriguing rookies — A.J. Ewing and Henry Bolte — are making their cases as weekend pickups. Plus, no Fantasy Friday would be complete without another edition of “Closer Corner.”

Rundown:

2:00 Eno's Updated SP Rankings: The 'Hype 7' is on the Move!

6:25 Future Drafts: Is There Usually a Group Like This to Target?

12:55 Emmet Sheehan's Velo: Wide Fluctuations Start-to-Start

17:00 Another Top-20 SP in Pittsburgh? Braxton Ashcraft Joins the Fray

20:56 Gavin Williams' Adjustments: Is He Becoming an Ace?

30:29 Using Fresh Rankings: Finding Fits on the Trade Front

34:18 José Soriano: Top-25 Guy Now, Defensive Limitations?

38:58 A.J. Ewing & Henry Bolte: Most Intriguing Waiver-Wire Hitters This Weekend?

44:12 JJ Bleday's Breakout: A True Post-Hype Sleeper is Delivering!

50:05 Vaughn Grissom's Opportunity: Good Enough to Stick in Anaheim?

54:36 Pitching Considerations: Bryce Miller is Back, G-Rod Nearing Return

55:54 A Tough Toss-Up: Ben Brown vs. Griffin Jax

1:01:44 Closer Corner: Still Waiting on Ryan Helsley

Eno's Starting Pitcher Rankings: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7277683/

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Have you ever compared baseball to microtones? Neither had we — until today. The guys dive into the music of Angine de Poitrine to explore just how many pitch types a pitcher could realistically master. Then, Eno, Trevor, and DVR head behind the plate to break down the surprising development of Pirates catcher Henry Davis’ command model.

Rundown:

1:47 Bryce Miller is Back

7:38 Cal Raleigh Placed on the IL

8:16 Max Fried Exits with Elbow Soreness

11:05 Robby Snelling to the IL

13:12 Francisco Alvarez Likely Out Eight Weeks (Knee Surgery)

15:05 Getting the Return Right: Coming Back from the IL

20:17 Pitching & Microtones?

27:00 Covering Everything: Having Pitches for All Situations

35:36 Two Splitters? Roki Sasaki’s Attempt to Find More Options

40:38 Nothing in the Middle? Empty Space for Cutters & Gyro Sliders

44:44 Thinking About Development: Creative Solutions to Pitching Problems?

52:00 Henry Davis’ Command Model

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Would you trade, hold, or extend Nick Kurtz right now? CJ Abrams? Ben Rice? The answers might surprise you.

Eno, Jed, and DVR break down all three in their favorite new game, "Trade, Hold, or Extend," then shift to two of baseball's hottest prospects: A.J. Ewing, who made a splash in his MLB debut for the Mets on Tuesday, and Henry Bolte, the Athletics outfielder just called up from Triple-A.

Rundown:

2:02 A.J. Ewing Debuts for the Mets

5:45 Henry Bolte Gets the Call

9:47 Skipping Rehab Assignments: Christian Yelich Activated From IL

17:29 CJ Abrams' Future in D.C.

29:49 Is There a Path to an Extension for Ben Rice?

37:06 William Contreras' Long-Term Outlook

45:42 A Nick Kurtz Extension?

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Eno, Britt, and DVR hit the quarter mark of the season with a look at the Blue Jays’ lack of power and speed, questions surrounding the rotation, and concerns about Louis Varland’s heavy workload in the closer role. Later, DVR puts Eno and Britt to the test with his latest trivia challenge before the crew dives into the Pirates, Cardinals, and White Sox.

Rundown:

2:00 DVR's Tattoo Promise

2:50 The Jays' Struggling Offense

10:48 Jays Continue to Steal Few Bases

16:08 Trivia Time!

18:30 Pitching in Toronto

23:02 Heavy Workload for Louis Varland

26:39 The Pirates Are on Course

32:32 Likely Mid-Summer Additions in Pittsburgh

37:35 Checking In on the Cards

43:02 How Far Away Are the Cards’ Impact Arms?

50:06 What Happened to Matt Svanson?

51:38 The White Sox's Rebuild Looks OK!

59:45 Davis Martin is Rolling

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Eno and DVR discuss the recent returns of pitchers Blake Snell and Carlos Rodón, breaking down how the two hard-throwing lefties looked on the mound this weekend. They also preview Mookie Betts’ return to the Dodgers’ lineup Monday and what his presence means for the rest of the offense. Later, the guys analyze the trade that sent Giants catcher Patrick Bailey to the Guardians.

Rundown:

00:35 Weekend at Eno’s

1:45 Blake Snell is Back!

4:29 Mookie Betts Returns Monday

8:30 Carlos Rodón Also Returned

10:33 More Mother’s Day Magic in Milwaukee

11:57 Bat Speed Buckets

18:30 Do Hitters Change More Slowly than Pitchers?

21:15 Ryan Waldschmidt Promoted

33:18 Patrick Bailey Sent to Cleveland

42:25 Bo Naylor to Triple-A

50:04 Tough Starts: Bryce Miller, Tatsuya Imai & Trevor McDonald

56:57 Where the Money Went: Zack Gelof 2.0

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Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville explain why Mason Miller may be the most unhittable pitcher in MLB history before discussing the toughest pitcher Doug ever faced. Later, they’re joined by Terry Francona — Doug’s former manager, Jayson’s old neighbor, and current Reds skipper — to talk about his return to the dugout, memories of managing Doug in Philadelphia, and the joy of watching Elly De La Cruz lead the Reds.

Rundown:

1:35 Is Strands Inspired by Starkville?

3:40 Is Mason Miller Baseball’s Most Unhittable Pitcher?

8:01 Doug’s Most Unhittable Pitcher

11:10 Reds Manager Terry Francona Joins the Show

12:40 Being a Manager in 2026

19:21 Adjusting to ABS

25:00 Managing Elly De La Cruz

27:07 Playing 162

28:10 The Good Ole Days

31:38 Most Memorable Regular Season Game

34:00 Health Update

35:22 Benches Clearing Brawls

36:39 Francona’s Gum Chewing Habit 

38:55 Francona’s Most Unhittable Pitcher

41:18 Strange But True

52:00 Call Us at (347) 313-8371 

Is Padres closer Mason Miller the most unhittable pitcher who ever lived?: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7244775/

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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville

With: Terry Francona

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Eno and DVR preview top prospect Robby Snelling’s highly anticipated big league debut and discuss expectations for the rookie left-hander. Later, they open the mailbag to answer questions about the closer market, Liam Hicks, and Will Warren. Plus, Ottoneu founder and Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah joins the show to break down Yankees prospect Spencer Jones, along with delivering his latest hot dog review — this time, the Minnesota Dog.

Rundown:

1:16 Marlins Promote Robby Snelling

4:23 Pitchers Nearing Returns: Jared Jones, Bryce Miller & Carlos Rodón

10:25 Deeper League Considerations: Sean Burke & JT Ginn

14:14 Holding Steady: Where Will Noah Schultz Rank?

16:57 Good News on Skubal?

20:07 Injury Updates: Crochet, Ragans, Glasnow Ryan, Abel, Woodruff

24:45 Spencer Jones Gets the Call!

29:10 Keeper Consideration — Anthony Eyanson

34:11 JJ Bleday Tearing It Up with Reds

39:10 Taste of the Majors: The Minnesota Dog!

45:54 Closer Corner: Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & Baltimore

52:53 Pleasant Surprises: What to Make of Liam Hicks?

57:06 Will Warren is Cruising: Is the Strikeout Rate Bound to Fall? 

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With: Niv Shah

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR unveil Trevor’s new deception model, digging into how it works, what it’s designed to measure, and the challenges of quantifying deception. They also break down the current leaders in deception among starters and relievers, and reveal where listeners can access the model (Hint: coming soon to Discord!). Later, they bring back How I’d Pitch This Guy with a look at Junior Caminero before shifting to the Rays’ rotation, focusing on Shane McClanahan and Griffin Jax.

Rundown:

1:15 Quantifying Deception: From 2016 to 2026

8:39 Current Kings of Deception: Top-Five Starting Pitchers for 2026

9:30 Current Kings of Deception: Top-Five Relief Pitchers for 2026

15:10 Looking to the Future: More Precision From Impact of Hitter's Vision?

23:15 Deception Model Coming Soon to Discord!

23:51 The Rays' 24-12 Start: What's Working Thus Far?

26:04 Is the League Pitching the Rays Wrong?

36:44 How I'd Pitch This Guy: Junior Caminero

42:33 Starkville Sneak Peek

44:38 Knocking the Rust Off: Shane McClanahan

49:46 Getting Out of Rehab Mode

54:37 Expectations for Griffin Jax as a Starter

Eno's FanGraphs Blog Post: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/an-attempt-to-quantify-pitcher-deception/

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Eno, Jed, and DVR dig into the early-season struggles of Fernando Tatis Jr., examining what’s gone wrong at the plate and how he can get back on track. They also take a look at the scorching start from Matt Olson and debate whether his trajectory points toward Cooperstown. Later, they break down Framber Valdez drilling Trevor Story, which led to Valdez’s ejection on Tuesday night.

Rundown:

2:40 Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Hitting Woes

13:56 Tatis Jr.’s Projection for Rest of Season

23:58 Expectations for Jackson Merrill

30:25 Matt Olson’s Hot Start

40:05 Ozzie Albies’ Career Year?

44:18 What’s Wrong with Austin Riley?

49:20 Framber Valdez Ejected

57:09 Carlos Correa Out for Season

59:14 Other News & Notes

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Eno, Britt, and DVR break down a Tarik Skubal-less Detroit Tigers and ask whether the team can stay afloat until the reigning AL Cy Young winner gets back. Then, the trio turns to the LA Angels — what's gone wrong for the organization, and is trading Mike Trout actually on the table? Later, Eno and DVR sit down with The Athletic's Phillies writer Matt Gelb to talk through a potential homecoming for the Philly native Trout.

Rundown:

3:55 Tarik Skubal to Have Elbow Surgery

7:55 Can the Tigers Stay Afloat?

13:54 Is the Bullpen Good Enough?

18:08 More of the Same in Anaheim

22:35 The Core Isn’t Bad!: Can It Improve Enough to Contend Though?

29:40 Is Trading Mike Trout on the Table?

37:06 Matt Gelb Joins the Show

37:24 Mike Trout to the Phillies?

39:47 The Phillies' Need for a Right-Handed Bat

45:00 The Phillies' Bullpen: Where Have the Strikeouts Gone?

46:56 Jesús Luzardo's Inconsistency

49:08 Adjustment for Aaron Nola?

53:12 Is Anything New in the Mattingly Era?

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Eno and DVR break down the numerous promotions and demotions around MLB, including Bryce Eldridge and Joe Mack earning their calls to the big leagues, while Marlins catcher Agustín Ramírez and Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe head back to Triple-A. The guys also work through a wave of injuries around the league and discuss the passing of legendary broadcaster John Sterling.

Rundown:

2:00 Bryce Eldridge Recalled by Giants

5:40 Are You Buying a Giants Rebound?

11:07 Agustín Ramírez Gets Demoted

15:12 Anthony Volpe Staying at Triple-A

24:00 John Sterling Passes Away at 87

25:58 Joe Ryan Sent for MRI

29:24 Ronald Acuña Jr. to the IL

32:33 Spencer Strider Returns at Coors Field on Sunday

35:33 Griffin Canning’s Impressive Showing in Padres Debut

39:16 Ranger Suárez is Day-to-Day

43:48 Ryan Pepiot Out for Season (Hip Surgery)

51:06 Where the Money Went

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Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville are back in Starkville to dig into the stunning April firings of Alex Cora and Rob Thomson, breaking down how it unraveled and what it reveals about the ever-shrinking margin for managers. Then, MLB broadcaster Ron Darling joins the show to share his thoughts on the moves, the mounting pressure on today’s skippers, the Mets’ ongoing struggles, and his memories of the iconic 1986 Mets.

Rundown:

0:00 Starkville Is Back!

3:25 April Firings: Alex Cora and Rob Thomson

8:24 Ron Darling Joins the Show

9:18 Darling on Thomson

11:53 Managers in Peril

15:49 Where will Cora Go Next?

17:40 In-season Managerial Changes

18:57 How the Manager Role Has Changed

25:37 What’s Wrong with the Mets?

33:09 40th Anniversary of the ‘86 Mets

39:02 Looking Back at Darling’s Book, ‘The Complete Game’

43:04 Favorite Pitchers

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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville

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Eno and DVR return for another Fantasy Friday—starting with some food takes, including Eno’s “try everything once” mindset and DVR revealing he’s never had oysters. From there, they shift to baseball, breaking down potential fantasy trade targets among starting pitchers and identifying arms to buy low or sell high. The guys close out the show by discussing a new Athletics closer: Jack Perkins.

Rundown:

1:29 Eno's Dining Philosophy

3:28 The Truth Is: Midwest Food Creations Are Usually Good

7:45 Injury Updates: Luis Robert Jr., Trevor Rogers, Brandon Woodruff & Garrett Crochet

22:10 A Pitching Debut Friday: The Red Sox Turn to Jake Bennett

28:00 Trade Targets: Starting Pitchers We're Interested In

40:56 The 'Obvious' Sell Highs: More Easily Attainable Arms

50:52 Travis Bazzana Projections

1:04:11 Closer Carousel: Buying Jack Perkins, Considering Jacob Latz?

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Eno and DVR welcome former major leaguer Adam Ottavino to the show to discuss closers and why more relievers are racking up saves this season than in years past. The guys also dive into bullpen management and the ever-perplexing question of why closers tend to struggle in non-save situations. Later, Eno and DVR share their desert island favorite starting pitchers and reveal the biggest OOPSY droppers – with the correct chart this time.

Rundown:

1:04 Where Have All the Closers Gone?

5:12 How Should Baseball Value & Reward Relievers?

8:48 New Bullpen Management

11:00 Is Better Balance Possible?

14:32 Why Do Closers Struggle in Non-Save Situations?

19:40 The Desert Island: Favorite Pitcher

26:33 Will Tigers Stick with Kenley Jansen?

29:40 Is the New Zone Causing K% and BB% Fluctuations?

32:48 Seattle’s Starters’ Early Strikeout Rate Slide?

39:08 The Biggest OOPSY Fallers 

44:52 A Case for Lawrence Butler Despite Projections Drop

Eno’s Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7241759

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Eno and DVR open up the mailbag to dig into the Rockies’ surprising success on the mound and what the organization can do to make Colorado a destination for free agent pitchers. Plus, the guys break down Location+, OOPSY fallers, and whether Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will get back on track.

Rundown:

1:12 Justin Steele has a Setback

8:52 The Most Injured Teams in Baseball

10:45 Pete Fairbanks to the IL

14:21 Trey Yesavage is Back!

19:27 Rockies Surprising Success

27:50 Making Pitchers Better Opens Up More FA Options

34:40 Revisiting Location+

42:41 What is Launch Angle Sweet Spot Percentage?

49:25 Jazz Chisholm Jr.: Time to Worry?

51:37 OOPSY Fallers

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Eno, Britt, and DVR are back and fired up as the trio breaks down the Phillies’ decision to fire manager Rob Thomson, what led to the move, and how Dave Dombrowski’s club can get back on track — including whether brighter days are ahead for Jesús Luzardo. From there, they shift to the Mets’ ongoing struggles, exploring what needs to change before things spiral further, and wrap on a high note with the debut of Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana.

Rundown:

2:55 Phillies Fire Rob Thomson

4:20 Slow Starting Bats

11:35 Limited Options for Position Players

17:00 Remember the 2019 Nats?

20:52 Faith in the Rotation

26:06 How to Fix the Mets

36:25 More Concerned About Hitting or Pitching?

48:30 Guardians Call Up Travis Bazzana

53:40 Eno’s Hot Take in Cleveland

55:55 Alex Cora to Mets or Phillies?

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Eno and DVR welcome The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey to the show to break down the shocking firing of Red Sox manager Alex Cora, along with five other coaches, and where the organization goes from here. Later, Eno and DVR dig into two struggling righties — Kodai Senga and Aaron Nola — discuss Zack Wheeler’s return, and track ‘Where The Money Went’ on the waiver wire this past weekend.

Rundown:

0:32 Red Sox Fire Alex Cora

23:23 How Chad Tracy Can Improve The Club

28:10 Kodai Senga’s Struggles Continue

33:12 Aaron Nola’s Rough Stretch

37:56 Zack Wheeler’s Return To The Mound

39:46 Trey Yesavage To Start Tuesday

41:54 Jasson Domínguez Called Up

49:00 Where The Money Went

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Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville welcome Braves manager Walt Weiss to Starkville to discuss his red-hot team, his brawl-saving tackle, and the time he swiped dirt from the old Yankee Stadium. They also break down another Strange But True, this time featuring Angels All-Star outfielder Mike Trout and his home run barrage in the Bronx a couple weeks ago.

Rundown:

0:00 Starkville Is Back!

3:40 ABS Rarities

12:12 Walt Weiss Joins The Show

12:49 The Braves Hot Start

15:45 Transitioning from Bench Coach to Manager

17:27 Facing Adversity in Spring Training

20:13 Lessons Learned From Colorado

21:58 Walt’s Brawl-Saving Tackle

28:12 Braves’ Deep Bench

30:18 Replacing Brian Snitker

32:35 Which Braves Player Would Make A Good Manager?

34:01 Saving Dirt from Yankee Stadium

35:58 Wearing High Socks

40:50 Playing 162

42:53 Trivia Time!

44:55 Strange But True

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Eno and DVR celebrate Fantasy Friday as they break down some of the league’s top young arms and hitters who could be available on the open market. Then, they’re joined by the show’s Senior Hot Dog Correspondent and Ottoneu founder Niv Shah to talk closers—and deliver his latest hot dog reviews.

Rundown:

1:46 Francisco Lindor Placed on IL

4:18 Waiver Wire Bats to Consider

12:09 Nathan Church Getting a Look in St. Louis

13:50 Buying Into Leody Taveras?

16:48 Atlanta’s Young Starters

21:37 Payton Tolle in Boston

26:56 Connor Prielipp Debuting in Minnesota

35:22 Riley Cornelio’s Role with the Nats

39:33 Christian Scott Returned to Triple-A

43:13 Closer Carousel

52:51 Niv Shah Joins the Show

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR are full of surprises for Thursday's episode as they discuss the comebacker that disappeared in Mariners' starter Logan Gilbert's jersey, the upstart Cincinnati Reds, and Juan Soto's baffling comments on not texting with his Mets teammates during their recent road trip. The guys close out the show by highlighting three players who they didn't expect to have so much success this season: Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien, and Padres starter Randy Vásquez.

Rundown:

:35 Logan Gilbert Makes A Ball Disappear

6:30 Counsell on “Ohtani Rule’

11:45 More Two-Way Players?

16:30 April Standings Surprises: Cincinnati Reds

25:21 Who Gets Back on Track: Red Sox, Royals, Astros, Phillies, Mets

32:43 Juan Soto’s Lack of ‘Contact’

39:55 Jordan Walker’s Fast Start

49:03 Riley O’Brien is Rolling

54:48 Randy Vásquez is Missing More Bats Than Ever

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Eno, Jed, and DVR dig into what the returns of injured stars Juan Soto and Zack Wheeler mean for their teams. Then, Kyle Tucker's sluggish start in LA and whether lingering injury effects might be to blame. Plus, a look at some of the most impressive rookie bats in the league right now -- including the swing-and-miss similarities of Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto as their big-league careers get underway.

Rundown:

2:29 Juan Soto to Return on Wednesday

3:29 Zack Wheeler to Start on Saturday

8:26 Jackson Holliday Injury Setback

14:43 Kyle Tucker’s Struggles in LA

24:17 Rookie Review: Chase DeLauter

38:12 Rookie Review: Justin Crawford

49:31 Rookie Review: Sal Stewart

56:35 Rookie Review: Munetaka Murakami & Kazuma Okamoto

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Eno, Britt, and DVR break down the losses of Edwin Díaz and Raisel Iglesias and what each team does now at closer. Then, Nationals writer Spencer Nusbaum joins to talk about Washington's rebuild, including the emergence of CJ Abrams. And Astros writer Chandler Rome stops by to get into Joe Espada's job security, Tatsuya Imai's rough start, and Houston's growing injury list.

Rundown:

0:40 Edwin Díaz Out Until “Second Half”

5:37 Raisel Iglesias Placed on IL

8:00 The Manager Carousel

16:03 Placing Blame on Carlos Mendoza

23:02 Paul DePodesta’s Return to Baseball

26:39 Spencer Nusbaum Joins the Show

27:06 Big Changes for the Nationals

30:03 Homework in the Big Leagues

34:40 A Longer Road to Revamp Pitching Development

37:02 CJ Abrams’ Ascent

39:47 Dylan Crews’ Surprising Demotion

44:30 Chandler Rome Joins the Show

46:47 Manager Joe Espada and GM Dana Brown on the Hot Seat?

51:30 Astros’ Injury Issues

56:43 Tatsuya Imai’s Rough Start

1:04:00 Astros’ Pitching Depth

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Eno and DVR break down the early-season struggles of lefties Garrett Crochet and Cole Ragans. Then they hit the mailbag to talk about the NL East leading Braves and White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami. They wrap up by looking at where the money went in fantasy leagues over the weekend.

Rundown:

3:30 Garrett Crochet Rebounded Sunday

10:12 Cole Ragans’ Rough Outing

16:40 Braves’ Hot Start

28:23 Mets’ Skid Hits 11

29:48 Munetaka Murakami Is Mashing

36:20 Matt McLain’s Offensive Woes

41:00 Jakob Marsee’s Slow Start

45:47 Daniel Palencia & Jhoan Duran Injuries

52:20 Noah Schultz Draws Big Bids

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Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville are back with a new episode of Starkville! The guys discuss their plans for the re-launch of the show and the implementation of ABS. Then, Yankees manager Aaron Boone joins to talk about his childhood as part of the Boone family, his wide array of impersonations and his very specific skill with baseball cards.

Rundown:

0:00 Starkville Is Back!

5:35 ABS In MLB

12:05 Aaron Boone Joins the Show

15:50 How the Yankees Prepared for ABS

23:02 Getting Ejected

29:24 Playing in New York

31:55 Growing Up in the Boone Family

36:30 Aaron Boone: The Great Imitator

39:34 Playing 162

42:50 Baseball Card Savant

46:31 Strange But True

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Eno is joined by Paul Sporer of The Sleeper and the Bust podcast to discuss Out of the Park Baseball and starting pitcher rankings. Then, the guys dive into the waiver wire to see what hitters may be available to pick up this weekend.

Rundown:

1:34 Out of the Park Baseball

5:20 Starting Pitcher Rankings

21:24 Deep Part of the Pool

47:13 Available Bats This Weekend

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down a difficult night for closers Andrés Muñoz and Devin Williams in non-save appearances. The crew then reviews scouting reports for rookie pitchers before concluding with a look at what’s next for Noelvi Marte who was optioned by the Reds this week.

Rundown:

00:58 Andrés Muñoz's Rough Night

11:45 Devin Williams Gives Up Damage in LA

17:31 Pirates Rookie Bubba Chandler

29:20 Red Sox Rookie Connelly Early

37:17 Guardians Rookie Parker Messick

44:45 Reds Demote Noelvi Marte

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Eno, Jed, and DVR celebrate Jackie Robinson Day as all teams around MLB honor the first player to break the color barrier. Then, the guys discuss Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle’s new deal, Noah Schultz’s big league debut with the White Sox, and take a closer look at the Brewers’ issues at the plate and in the bullpen.

Rundown:

2:35 It’s Jackie Robinson Day!

17:41 Tigers SS Kevin McGonigle Signs Extension

28:33 White Sox LHP Noah Schultz’s MLB Debut

37:05 Jed’s A’s-Rangers Observations

49:25 Batter vs. Pitcher Splits Are Worthless

58:47 Brewers RP Trevor Megill’s Early Struggles

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Eno, Britt, and DVR break down a wild night in MLB — 37 home runs across the league. They dig into what's driving the power surge, including how much the weather is playing a role. Then it's Mason Miller's dominance, the Nats' revamped offense, and why Marlins pitchers are missing more bats than they did a year ago.

Rundown:

0:27 A Big Day For Homers!

4:27 Are Hitters Catching Up to Pitchers?

9:03 A Tough Night for Garrett Crochet

16:45 Mason Miller’s Absurd K%

25:35 Eric Gagne’s 2003

30:53 Boston’s Early Power Outage

35:53 The Nats’ New Offense

43:49 More Power in KC

48:34 Are We Buying the Marlins’ Ascent in Whiffs?

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Eno and DVR look back on an exciting and unexpected weekend with two Padres walk-off home runs, as well as a surprising position switch with Fernando Tatis Jr. moving to second base -- for two games at least. Later, the guys welcome Owen Riley and Maxfield Lane of Down on the Farm to discuss some of their favorite underrated prospects.

Rundown:

1:16 Best Thing You Saw This Weekend

2:57 Fernando Tatis Jr. Starts Two Games at Second Base

5:45 Nick Pivetta’s Early Exit

10:17 Tatsuya Imai Returns to Houston

14:53 More Astros Injuries

17:34 Christian Yelich Suffers Hamstring Injury

20:06 Is DVR Worried About Trevor Megill?

22:36 From Division III to Oyster Analytics & Down on the Farm

25:34 Key Indicators When Analyzing Prospects

29:06 Spotting for Trends

32:32 The White Sox Promote Noah Schultz

37:09 Pedro Ramirez Ascending the Cubs’ System

42:18 Polarizing Prospect: Blaze Jordan

45:04 One More Deep Sleeper: The Rays’ Jadher Areinamo

47:33 Angel Martínez & Jakob Junis Get the Love This Weekend

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On this Fantasy Friday, Eno and DVR discuss the latest early-season injuries and what they mean for your roster decisions heading into the weekend. Then, the guys welcome Ottoneu’s Niv Shah for a conversation about the bullpen market, followed by the season's first installment of 'Taste of the Majors.'

Rundown

1:20 Corbin Carroll Slowed by Hip Injury

2:49 Brent Rooker Leaves Game with Core Injury

5:46 Parker Meadows Suffers Concussion & Fractured Arm

8:32 Hunter Goodman’s Early Exit After HBP

10:45 Jorge Polanco Slowed by Achilles Soreness

20:32 Weekend Waiver Preview

23:07 Bryce Elder Is Rolling but Eno Is Skeptical

26:14 Kyle Harrison Has Made Changes

32:47 Interest in Luis Gil & Jeffrey Springs? 

35:39 Mick Abel’s Turnaround

37:33 Widely Available Starting Pitchers

43:09 Niv Shah Joins the Show to Discuss Messy Bullpens

55:55 Taste of the Majors Is Back! (L.A. & St. Louis Dog Reviews)

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a new tool — the Pitching Pairing tool from FanGraphs Lab — as a great visualization for tunneling and a way to better understand how pitchers are attacking opposing hitters. Plus, they explore adjustments that can be made by position on the pitching rubber, which gives pitchers a way to manipulate their horizontal approach angle. Finally, they discuss a recent piece from Ben Lindbergh at The Ringer, wondering if increased on-field information for players and tactics like calling pitches from the dugout have gone too far.

0:42 Cole Ragans Avoids Major Injury

5:15 FanGraphs Labs’ New Pitching Pairing Tool

11:45 Establishing the Fastball

18:16 How Sandy Alcantara is So Effective

25:58 Horizontal Approach Angle

43:20 On-Field Information: How Much is Too Much?

Related Links

The Pitching Pairing Tool at FanGraphs Labs: https://www.fangraphs.com/lab/paired-pitches

“A Visual Primer on Horizontal Approach Angle (HAA” by Alex Chamberlain: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-visual-primer-on-horizontal-approach-angle-haa/

“Keep MLB Front Offices Away From the Field” by Ben Lindbergh: https://www.theringer.com/2026/03/23/mlb/keep-mlb-front-offices-off-the-field-pitch-calling-scouting-cards

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Eno, DVR, and Jed break down how the Cubs plan to fill Cade Horton’s spot in the rotation after news of his season-ending torn UCL. They also discuss Astros ace Hunter Brown’s status following a Grade 2 shoulder strain, and later welcome baseball card enthusiast Sean Campbell to explore the ins and outs of the card collecting world.

Rundown

2:43 Cade Horton Out For The Year

8:48 Hunter Brown’s Shoulder Strain

17:25 Other News & Notes From Around MLB

26:08 Sean Campbell’s Start In Card Collecting

28:55 Sean’s Favorite Cards

30:24 Card Grading

31:42 Goals As A Collector

35:22 Considerations For Grading

37:11 Finding Sellers You Trust

39:51 What To Expect In Cheaper Boxes

42:17 Understanding Value

48:16 Advice From An Expert

53:34 Older Cards

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Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville joins Eno and DVR to explore a big question in the wake of Konnor Griffin's recent promotion -- who is the baseball teenage position player in baseball history?

Plus, they share huge show news -- Starkville returns and joins Rates & Barrels on Saturday, April 18th!

They also discuss early reactions to ABS, and potential improvements to the system that could be implemented in the future depending on how the early-season trends play out over the course of the entire season.

Rundown

0:49 Starkville Returns Saturday, April 18th! Right Here on Rates & Barrels

2:02 Baseball’s Best Teenage Position Players: How Do You Approach a ‘Greatest Of’ Question?

8:00 Entering with Massive Expectations: Is It ‘Easier’ on an Already Good Team?

10:45 Does Having a Recently Hyped Arrival Help? Paul Skenes’ Fast Track, High Expectations in Pittsburgh

14:25 Bright Spotlights From Day 1: How Ken Griffey Jr. and Bryce Harper Faced Added Pressure

17:05 The No. 1 Pick in Hypothetical Draft: Whose Big League Resumé as a Teenager is the Strongest?

19:54 Phil Cavaretta’s Impressive Early Arrival: Baseball’s Leader in Plate Appearances as a Teenager

22:39 Bryce Harper vs. Juan Soto: Did the Nats Actually Have the Top-2 Teenagers in MLB History?

27:05 Tony Conigliaro: A Promising Career Derailed by Tragedy

28:52 Learning From the Search: Jim Gilliam, John Montgomery Ward & Edgar Renteria?!

30:14 Stardom From Day 1: Al Kaline Was Destined to Become “Mr. Tiger”

32:10 An Old “Friend” of the Show is Back! Oyster Burns’ Unique Place in Baseball History

35:34 Late Game Challenges: Jayson’s Idea to Mimic the NFL’s Rule Under Two Minutes

38:38 Second Order Effects: Will Team Increase Aggressiveness with Challenges?

41:50 The Buffer Zone: Could Max Scherzer’s Idea to Have ‘Inconclusive’ Close Calls Stand?

46:04 How Many Strike Zones Are There?

49:49 Early Numbers: Walks *and* Strikeouts Are Up — Not Great, Bob!

54:25 Future Changes: Tweaks to the Strike Zone If Needed

1:00:21 The Margin for Error: Overturning Calls That Are Closer than Margin of Error?

1:03:20 Check Out Starkville Starting April 18th!

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Eno and DVR return from the weekend and wonder if Jo Adell's three home-run saving catches in the Angels' 1-0 win against the Mariners on Saturday night might be the best defensive game ever played. Plus, they discuss a cluster of starting pitchers on the fringes of rosters in many leagues, searching for early-season sources of stability, before taking a spin around the league after several impactful injuries piled up.

Rundown

0:29 Three Home-Run Robbies in One Game! Did Jo Adell Play the Best Defensive Game Ever?

9:26 The Starting Pitchers Were Good Too! Emerson Hancock and Jack Kochanowicz Deal

11:16 Choosing Your Favorite Two: Starting Pitchers on the Rise

21:39 Injuries Galore: Updates on Horton, Betts, Soto & Others

32:23 Feeling Better After Start No. 2? Tatsuya Imai Rolls Against the A’s

36:49 A Defensive Slump? Are the Giants’ Fielding Woes Fixable?

41:20 Context in Small Samples: Rain, Sleet, Snow & Other Variables That Matter

46:48 October is Behind Him: Andy Pages Is Hitting Well Again

49:28 Great Starts at Coors Field: Where Does Jesús Luzardo’s Weekend Start Rank?

58:32 What’s in Pat Murphy’s Pocket? How About a Tortoise Named ‘Bobby Jr.’?!

1:04:21 Keeping An Eye on Anthony Kay: Is It ‘Good’ Weird, or ‘Bad’ Weird?

1:08:38 Pirates Sweep the Orioles: Undefeated in Konnor Griffin Era

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DVR is joined by Jason Collette to discuss the evolution of pre-debut contracts and early takeaways -- including the highly-anticipated return Shane McClanahan -- and the surprising lack of stolen bases from the Rays in their first two series of the season. They also take an early look at waiver-wire targets, highlighting several starting pitchers of interest, a few relievers to consider from bullpens in turmoil, and the fast start for Jordan Walker.

Rundown

1:55 Commissioner’s Corner: Move Weekly Pickups to Thursday Night!

8:37 Context is Key: James Wood Reveals 2025 Injuries

11:34 Checking In on the Rays: Observations Through Two Series

18:59 He’s Back! The Return of Shane McClanahan

23:59 Efficiency FTW: Drew Rasmussen Has a New Changeup

28:15 Early-Season Matchups: What Matters When Considering Pitchers?

34:24 Another Bat Speed Riser: Interest Level in Luisangel Acuña

37:29 Weekend Waiver Preview: Starting Pitchers We’re Considering

41:55 The Roster Bubble Starting Pitchers (40-60% Rostered)

48:23 Digging Deeper (20-40% Rostered)

53:26 Looking for Saves: Assessing Relievers in Flux

56:45 Cautious with Hitting Surprises? Buying Jordan Walker’s Adjustments?

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Pirates' promotion of top prospect Konnor Griffin (whose agreement to a nine-year extension was revealed after the episode was recorded), the long-term outlook on Shane Baz, how pitchers impact a hitter's bat speed, and new pitches that have caught our eye through the first week of the season.

Rundown

0:26 Baseball's Top Prospect Gets the Call: Konnor Griffin to Debut on Friday

3:54 Buying the Pirates? Will They Snap Seven-Year Streak of Losing Seasons?

8:31 Breaking Down Shane Baz's Extension with the Orioles: Five-Year, $56 Million

19:40 How Pitchers Impact a Hitter's Bat Speed

29:56 Does Fast Swing Rate Against Pitchers Tell Us More than Average Bat Speeds?

35:03 New Pitches: Pitchers With Better Outlooks Thanks to New Offerings

57:18The Rangers' Nacho Sombrero is Real?!

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a bizarre mistake from C.B. Bucknor in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, and Jed's favorite umpire still in rotation before digging into Shohei Ohtani's first start of 2026 -- which featured significantly increased usage of his curveball -- before looking at early bat-speed risers, and breaking down a few hitters they believe could benefit from a more aggressive approach at the plate.

Rundown

0:48 Umpire Love: Jed’s Favorite Ump Still in Circulation

2:00 The Opposite of Umpire Love: C.B. Buckner’s Laughably Bad Call

3:50 Make a Mistake? Own It! Mark Wegner Owns Up to Missed Strikeout

10:10 Sho and Tell: Shohei Ohtani Increases Curveball Usage in First Start of 2026

15:33 Other News & Notes: DeLauter’s Scare, Eflin’s Exit & deGrom’s Velo

18:09 Early Bat Speed Risers: Why Does It Matter in Small Samples?

25:57 Does High Bat Speed Lead to Injuries?

34:00 Swing Decisions: Who Should Be More Aggressive?

50:58 Show and Tell: A Few of Our Random Favorites

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Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss a pair of eight-year extensions for two yet-to-debut shortstops -- Seattle's Colt Emerson and Milwaukee's Cooper Pratt -- before looking back at Roki Sasaki's first start of 2026 and digging into why the lofty expectations around him are unlikely to fall anytime soon. Plus, Andrew Baggarly joins the show to for our (belated, blame DVR) Giants season preview.

Rundown

1:50 Colt Emerson Gets Eight-Year Extension from Mariners

9:33 Cooper Pratt Gets Eight-Year Extension from Brewers

19:19 Examining Roki Sasaki’s First Start of 2026

25:45 The Weight of Expectations on Roki

33:15 Justin Verlander’s Return to the Tigers

41:04 An Immaculate Inning From Michael Soroka

42:43 2026 Giants Preview with Andrew Baggarly

43:39 Overall Impressions of Tony Vitello Early in Year 1

46:03 Luis Arraez’s Long-Term Future at Second Base

50:13 The Buster Posey Era: Is This Team Better Now Than It Was A Year Ago?

55:32 Assessments of Landen Roupp, Tyler Mahle & Adrian Houser

59:21 The Bullpen Comes Into Focus

1:04:54 PECOTA’s 82-Win Projection: Too Hot, Too Cold, or Just Right?

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Eno and DVR look back at the first weekend of the 2026 MLB season, which featured immediate ABS drama in several games and plenty of excitement at the ballpark, Plus, they discuss an extension for Nico Hoerner, as the Cubs secure another long-term part of their core, before answering mailbag questions about limiting challenges to critical counts, and what 'A' and 'B' bullpens are. Finally, they explain their process for making some of their toughest decisions for the week, and takeaways from a messy weekend in several bullpens.

Rundown

0:21 The Crowd Goes Wild, For ABS!: Loud Roars & the First Ejection!

7:41 Righting the Wrongs: Can Aaron Judge Become Even Better with ABS?

8:57 Coming Soon: Challenge Timers & Lights?

12:42 The Cubs Extend Nico Hoerner: Six-Year, $141 Million Deal Adds to Core

20:03 Jacob deGrom Scratched From Weekend Start (Neck Stiffness): Could Return This Week

21:02 Will Teams Limit Challenges Based on Count?

25:30 How Do Stuff+ Updates Drop on FanGraphs?

27:51 Jake Irvin, Emerson Hancock & Randy Vásquez Surprise

36:05 What Are ‘A’ and ‘B’ Bullpens?

40:40 How We Make Our Most Difficult Lineup Decisions

50:14 Pickups & Panics: Messy Bullpens & Eno’s FOMO Drop

Related Reading ($)

"Inside MLB’s new ABS challenge system: Which umpires, teams and players thrived and struggled" by Johnny Flores Jr.:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7156691

"Payback time for Yankees’ Aaron Judge? ABS could mean revenge after years of bad calls" by Brendan Kuty:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7153125

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Eno and DVR look back at a great Opening Day packed with impressive rookie performances, and several aces showing up in the first start of the year. Plus, they walk through their process of keeping up with a season that regularly features 15 games per day, while trying to manage a combined 30 fantasy baseball teams.

Rundown

2:45 Tips & Tricks: How Do You Manage So Much In-Season Information?

5:41 Box Score Junkies: Digging in Every Corner for Details

12:57 Where Does Eno Go for His Box Scores?

18:07 Will the Pirates Remain Patient with Oneil Cruz’s Defense?

22:32 Big Days for Carson Benge & Brandon Lowe

26:15 Joe Ryan & Trevor Rogers Shine

29:59 Andrew Abbott, LODEM King

31:55 Kevin McGonigle’s Four-Hit Debut; Skubal Rolls

33:16 Cristopher Sánchez’s Gem

35:09 A Wild Sixth Inning in St. Louis

42:46 A Geraldo Perdomo Homer From the Ump Cam!

49:39 Chase DeLauter & Dominic Canzone Have Two-HR Games

55:27 Cam Schlittler’s Evolution: Adding Fastballs, Throwing More Breakers to Improve Stuff

1:00:08 Our Guys 2026: The Players We Drafted the Most

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR celebrate Opening Day with a draft -- focusing on pitchers they believe are primed to exceed expectations this season. Plus, they discuss a rough first night for Logan Webb against the Yankees, Netflix's baseball debut, and what they're looking for as the first series of the season unfolds over the course of the weekend.

Rundown

0:28 Happy Opening Day!

2:00 Jackson Chourio to the IL with Fractured Hand

3:50 Logan Webb’s Tough Outing & Overall 2026 Expectations

9:45 The San Francisco Opener: Netflix’s MLB Debut, Throwing a Big Party

17:06 Mic’d Up Players in Games That Count

21:40 Silver Linings for Giants

24:12 Plus-Minus Draft: Which Pitchers Will Exceed Projections in 2026?

53:53 What Are We Watching For in First Series?

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Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss an extension for Pete Crow-Armstrong with the Cubs, more red flags at Ilitch Sports & Entertainment, and Kevin McGonigle's arrival on the Tigers' Opening Day roster, before taking a spin through the American League to predict division winners, Wild Card teams, and award winners for the 2026 MLB season.

Rundown

0:34 Pete Crow-Armstrong: Gets Extension with Cubs

6:14 More Red Flags at Ilitch Sports & Entertainment

12:00 Kevin McGonigle Makes the Tigers' Opening Day Roster

16:57 AL East Breakdown

36:41 AL Central Breakdown

53:14 AL West Breakdown

1:13:14 AL Rookie of the Year Predictions

1:15:15 AL Cy Young Award Predictions

1:17:11 AL MVP Predictions

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Eno and DVR discuss another injury to the Atlanta rotation with Spencer Strider going on the IL with an oblique injury before taking a spin through the National League to predict division winners, Wild Card teams, and award winners for the 2026 MLB season.

Rundown

0:39 Spencer Strider: Placed on IL with Oblique Injury

5:12 NL East Breakdown

18:34 NL Central Breakdown

40:04 NL West Breakdown

59:00 NL Rookie of the Year Predictions

1:01:25 NL Cy Young Award Predictions

1:04:52 NL MVP Predictions

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Eno and DVR discuss Cristopher Sánchez's new deal with the Phillies and Konnor Griffin falling short of the Pirates' Opening Day roster before sharing their bold predictions for the upcoming season.

Rundown

0:40 Cristopher Sánchez: Gets Extension w/Phillies

3:22 Konnor Griffin: Assigned to Minor League Camp

7:49 Trivia! Three Qualified Hitters Age-21 or Younger in 2025

10:18 It’s Bold Predictions Time!

12:45 Eno’s Bold Predictions: 1. Wyatt Langford Goes 30-30

16:24 DVR’s Bold Predictions: 1. Yordan Alvarez Wins AL MVP


20:32 Eno’s Bold Predictions: 2. The Number of Pitchers with Multiple Changeups Will Double This Year

25:41 DVR’s Bold Predictions: 2. The Marlins Will Have a Top-Five Rotation


30:00 Eno’s Bold Predictions: 3. The Braves Miss the Playoffs (Again)

35:55 DVR’s Bold Predictions: 3. The A’s Lead the League in Runs Scored

43:08 Surprising Roster Decisions: Dylan Crews & Jasson Domínguez Sent to Triple-A

52:08 Pitching Job Battles: Mick Abel Wins Rotation Spot Over Zebby Matthews

56:47 Sticking for Opening Day: Justin Crawford & Carson Benge

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Eno and DVR provide their second-annual 'cram session' as the busiest weekend of fantasy baseball drafts is here. They discuss a few players they've avoided this season, tier drop-offs across several positions, how they're approaching the top rookies in redraft leagues, and more.

Rundown

1:35 Zack Wheeler Progressing Toward Minor League Game

5:17 DVR’s Plan in H2H Roto, Tout Wars Champions League

12:43 Grayson Rodriguez Dealing with ‘Dead Arm’

15:59 Trey Yesavage: Headed to the IL (Shoulder Impingement)

18:35 Carson Willams: Could Open Season as Starting Shortstop

20:24 Players We’ve Avoided This Draft Season

31:15 Finding the Tier Drops At Every Position

36:00 The Shape of First Base

39:25 The Long Tail at Second Base

42:32 Shortstop Still Has Plenty of Depth

46:29 Surprisingly Sharp Falls at Third Base

53:10 The Outfield: Using Care With Drafting Too Many Early?

1:00:34 Buying Any Rookie Position Players at Late-March Draft-Day Cost?

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a few spring news items including Gerrit Cole's return to game action with his first outing for the spring, plus updates on Seiya Suzuki, José Ramírez, and Zach Neto.

Plus, they host their ever 'Plus-Minus Draft', selecting their favorite hitters primed to exceed their projections during the upcoming season.

Rundown

2:31 Gerrit Cole Makes Spring Debut

5:41 Seiya Suzuki: PCL Strain; Opening Day Status TBD

9:50 Updates: José Ramírez & Zach Neto

10:33 The 2026 Hitter Projections Draft

13:02 DVR Takes Acuña at 1.1; Was That a Mistake?

28:04 Jed’s Case for Wyatt Langford Being Underprojected

31:52 Mike Trout?! In This Economy?

40:15 Banking Heavily on Youth

43:51 Andy Pages & Jed’s Emphasis on Defensive Value

46:02 Eno Targets Evan Carter & Matt McLain

48:11 Surprised that Jed Added Rafael Devers?

49:53 James Wood & Colton Cowser to DVR

53:37 Have We Underrated Colson Montgomery’s Debut?

56:13 Shopping in the Low WAR Projection Bin: Cam Smith

1:04:29 Notable Omissions From This Draft

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Venezuela's thrilling win over Team USA in the World Baseball Classic Final on Tuesday including the impressive outing from Eduardo Rodríguez, an incredibly close play on Javier Sanoja's ninth-inning steal of second base, and a swing from Eugenio Suárez that will have a permanent place in Venezuelan baseball history.

Plus, Lance Brozdowski joins the show to discuss his recent pitching development survey, teams that appear to be headed in the right direction for the future, and a few prospects on the rise including potential keeper and dynasty league sleepers.

Rundown

0:13 Venezuela Brings Home Its First WBC Title

12:20 A Great Celebration of Baseball

17:13 Mark DeRosa's Future as Manager & Tactical Limitations for Tournament

21:43 About That Lack of Joy From Team USA

25:23 Lance Brozdowski Joins the Show!

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26:19 Best Organizations for Pitching Development & Acquisition

29:11 How Much Did Past Reputation Influence Guardians’ & Rays’ Rankings?

31:59 Varying Timelines in Pitching Development

36:40 How Quickly Can Teams Improve Their Development?

39:44 Is Alignment Underrated In Organizational Success?

49:45 What Results Do You Look at to Measure Minor League Success?

55:13 Who Will Likely Move Up In These Rankings in the Near Future?

57:48 The Marlins Are Doing Things Their Way

1:04:44 Can the Cardinals Improve Faster Than Expected?

1:09:25 A Few of Lance’s Favorite Pitching Prospects

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Eno, Britt, and DVR say goodbye to Team Italy after their fun run in the World Baseball Classic came to an end Monday night against Venezuela, before attempting to predict the headlines that will come from Tuesday's Final between Venezuela and the United States, and wondering if it's time for the Fox booth to move on from John Smoltz . Plus, they discuss a trio of players that Britt expects to break out in 2026, and wonder if the Padres' rotation will be a problem throughout the season with Joe Musgrove headed to the IL to begin the year.

Rundown

1:05 Venezuela Defeats Italy in Semifinals; Reaches First WBC Final

6:42 What Will We Be Talking About Tomorrow From the WBC Final?

15:05 John Smoltz Doesn’t Sound Like He’s Enjoying the Tournament

22:39 Britt’s Breakouts for 2026

40:55 Joe Musgrove to Open the Season on the IL

47:43 Are the Padres Playoff-Bound This Season?

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Eno and DVR discuss an exciting weekend in the World Baseball Classic including Venezuela's win over Japan, and a U.S.-Dominican Republic game that left Fernando Tatis Jr. in the on-deck circle as a missed call behind the plate punched the Americans' ticket into the final. Plus, they catch up on a few spring injuries, and discuss sleeper starting pitchers (outside the Top 250 overall in recent drafts), before checking in with Senior Hot Correspondent and Ottoneu Founder Niv Shah about Cody Ponce, Harry Ford, and a few relievers getting a lot of draft-season love on the platform. They also preview a few intriguing matchups for this year's 'Taste of the Majors' stand Nationals Park.

Rundown

1:33 Venezuela Defeats Japan in WBC Classic to Advance to Semis

5:33 USA-Dominican Republic; Disappointed by Cory Blaser’s Missed Call

11:29 Every Bullpen Spot Matters

12:53 Seiya Suzuki: Leaves Early Saturday with Knee Discomfort

15:26 Injury Updates: Zack Neto, Jeremy Peña, José Ramírez, Francisco Lindor & Corbin Carroll

21:33 Sleeper Starting Pitchers

38:55 Spring Training Stuff+ Risers

46:25 Where Does Rankings Confidence Begin to Slide?

53:00 Niv Shah is Back!

55:13 Interest in Cody Ponce Following KBO Success?

1:02:11 Buying Harry Ford as a 2026 Sleeper?

1:05:48 'Niv's Guys for 2026'

1:08:50 Advanced Scouting for 'Taste of the Majors' at Nats Park

1:19:25 Still Time to Pick Up an Ottoneu Team for 2026!

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DVR and Eno catch up on news from Dodgers camp, an injury creating opportunity in the Brewers' rotation, listener league draft results focusing on players our leagues drafted earlier (and later).

Plus, they are joined by Ron Shandler, founder of Baseball HQ and author of 'Fantasy, Reconstructed' to discuss innovating in fantasy baseball game design, his preferred draft-day tools, a few players he's been targeting this draft season, and the challenges of quantifying risk.

Rundown

2:20 Smelling Hops: Barebottle is Brewing Another Kayaker’s Cove!

4:06 Fabian’s Dodgers Notes: Snell, Ohtani & Wrobleski

10:34 Josh Hader to Open 2026 on the IL; Bryan Abreu Helium

15:39 Quinn Priester’s Injury Opens Up Opportunity in Milwaukee

22:05 Rates & Barrels Listener League Drafts: ‘Our Guys’

44:09 The Fixers: Undervalued Save Sources

52:26 The Fixers: Making Up Ground in Stolen Bases

1:02:07 Interview with FSWA & FSGA Hall-of-Famer Ron Shandler

1:03:06 Inspiration for ‘Fantasy, Reconstructed’

1:08:03 Getting Buy-In to Try New Things in Your Leagues

1:13:17 Re-creating the Monthly Salary Cap Fun of Shandler Park

1:19:07 Ron’s Preferred Draft-Day Tools

1:22:50 Who Is Standing Out as Undervalued in Ron’s Draft So Far?

1:26:33 The Challenge of Quantifying Risk

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Italy's 4-0 run through Pool B propelled Team USA into the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, and Team Canada have reached the quarterfinals for the first time following a decisive win over Cuba. Eno, Trevor, DVR, and Stephen Nesbitt discuss the four quarterfinal matchups on tap, and share their final predictions for the tournament as the knockout stage gets underway.

Rundown

0:18 Italy Sweeps Pool B, Canada Advances to Quarterfinals!

2:31 Korea vs. Dominican Republic (Friday, 6:30p ET)

15:45 USA vs. Canada (Friday, 8:00p ET)

29:10 Puerto Rico vs. Italy (Saturday 3:00p ET)

37:26 Venezuela vs. Japan (Saturday 9:00p ET)

47:10 Final Predictions to Win This Year’s WBC

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss Italy's stunning Tuesday night win over Team USA in Houston, Mark DeRosa's gaffe in believing Team USA was already in the quarterfinals prior to Tuesday's game, and big news around MLB including surgery for Hunter Greene, an extension for Jesús Luzardo, the Phillies' delicate balance of keeping their window open around the current core, and the rising price of a win in free agency.

Rundown

0:47 Italy Stuns Team USA in Houston

6:35 Uh Oh, DeRo

11:45 Aaron Nola Takes the Ball for Italy; Wednesday Matchups

13:53 Nolan McLean Struggles Against Lefties

16:23 Hunter Greene: Out 14-16 Weeks Following Surgery

24:59 Jesús Luzardo: Signs Five-Year, $135M Extension w/Phillies

41:52 Elite Players, Aging & Big Contracts

54:40 SEAGER & The Importance of Swing Decisions Beyond Chase

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Britt Ghiroli returns to join Eno and DVR to discuss another great moment for Czechia's Ondřej Satoria in Tokyo, a big inning that propelled Team USA past Mexico in Houston on Monday night, and the apparent shared interest of MLB and the MLBPA in finding a way for major league players to participate in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Rundown

5:54 Ondřej Satoria Gets Another Great WBC Moment in Tokyo

11:25 Eyes on Italy vs. Mexico on Wednesday

13:57 Recapping USA vs. Mexico

18:02 Olympic Qualifying From World Baseball Classic

20:59 Solving the Logistical Issues of a Midseason Break

36:15 Starting Pitching Matchups for Tuesday’s Key WBC Games

41:19 Risks vs. Incentives: How Does the Equation Change in July?

48:00 Luzardo Extension, Good News for Corbin Carroll & Bad News for Hunter Greene

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Eno and DVR discuss the excellent games throughout pool play of the World Baseball Classic -- including a pair of walk-off homers over the weekend before digging into a few spring headlines with the first round of 'News or Noise' of 2026. Eno also drops a fresh Stuff+ leaderboard from spring games, featuring two largely overlooked pitchers in the NL Central.

Rundown

2:56 WBC Pool Play Has Delivered!

23:13 Spring News & Notes: Jackson Chourio, Rafael Devers & Lawrence Butler

28:25 News or Noise? Position Players Still in Competitions

36:05 Kodai Senga’s Velocity Jump

37:37 Bailey Ober’s Velocity Drop

40:28 Kyle Harrison’s Eight-K Performance Sunday

44:05 New Pitches for Hunter Barco

47:09 Didier Fuentes Returns to Spring Action

50:24 Spring Training Stuff+ Leaderboard

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss an elbow injury that has bothered Hunter Greene since the end of last season, another positive PED test for Jurickson Profar, Starling Marte's fit in the Royals' outfield mix, and the importance of contact point as more swing metrics enter the public sphere -- including max bat speed.

Rundown

1:28 Does A 52-Yard Hole-In-One Count?


4:31 Hunter Greene: Will Have Elbow Evaluated


10:42 Jurickson Profar: Suspended 162 Games for Second Positive PED Test


16:33 Starling Marte’s Fit in Kansas City


22:35 Max Bat Speed & The Impact of Contact Point


34:55 Fixing Mechanics in a Controlled Environment


48:20 Jed & Eno: Commish for a Day, Rebuilding Spring Training

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Spring Eno is back! Eno and DVR discuss some of Eno's camp observations from stops in Goodyear (Reds) and Peoria (Mariners). Plus, the team preview series rolls on -- Katie Woo joins the show to discuss the Dodgers, and Matt Gelb is here to break down the Phillies.

Rundown

6:05 Reds Camp Check-In: Spencer Steer's Role, Finding the Right Defensive Alignment

14:17 The Mariners' Staff Learns From Each Other

21:33 Los Angeles Dodgers Preview

35:12 How Will the Dodgers Manage Their Rotation in a WBC Year?

51:52 Philadelphia Phillies Preview

1:05:17 Andrew Painter's Ceiling, Zack Wheeler's Recovery From TOS Surgery, and Aaron Nola's Rebound Bid

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DVR is joined by Stephen Nesbitt to preview the 2026 World Baseball Classic. After the ideal Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout matchup to end the 2023 Championship Game, will this year's tournament draw even more eyes? DVR and Stephen assess each of the four pools and make a few predictions for the eight teams that will advance to the knockout stage, and their picks to win the title.

Rundown

1:09 The Dream Scenario in 2023: USA vs. Japan, Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout

15:22 Pool A (Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama & Colombia) -- Expectations & Predictions

29:02 Pool B (USA, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain & Brazil) -- Expectations & Predictions

46:44 Pool C (Japan, Australia, South Korea, Czechia & Chinese Taipei) -- Expectations & Predictions

56:00 Pool D (Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Netherlands, Israel & Nicaragua) -- Expectations & Predictions

1:09:36 Overall Predictions: Championship Game Matchup & Winner

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DVR continues the Team Preview series by examining the Mets' busy offseason with Tim Britton, the Jays' attempt to make another deep playoff run with Mitch Bannon, and the Guardians' extremely quiet offseason after a surprising second-half surge pushed them back into the playoffs last season.

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Rundown

0:25 New York Mets Team Preview

24:30 Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview

45:11 Cleveland Guardians Team Preview

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DVR continues the Team Preview series with a lot of help from the newsroom -- Jen McCaffrey joins to break down the Red Sox, Cody Stavenhagen drops by to discuss the Tigers, and Aaron Gleeman helps untangle the Twins' puzzling offseason.

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Rundown

0:35 Boston Red Sox Team Preview

24:10 Detroit Tigers Team Preview

46:28 Minnesota Twins Team Preview

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Max Scherzer's reunion with the Blue Jays, the innings projections for Shohei Ohtani in 2026, and several trends they're watching this spring -- including shifts in pitch mix for the Nats, aggression on the basepaths, and the development of several young players. Plus, Trevor breaks down the typical spring training day for a big-league veteran. 

Rundown

0:39 Max Scherzer Re-Signs with the Blue Jays

8:13 Other News & Notes: Merrill Kelly (Back) & Brandon Woodruff

13:03 Shohei Ohtani’s Innings Projection for 2026

16:57 Trends to Watch This Spring

29:24 Which Inexperienced Pitchers Are You Watching This Spring?

40:24 The Spring Running Game

48:43 A Day in the Life of a Big Leaguer During Spring Training

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Eno and Jed discuss the full-time arrival of the automated ball-strike challenge system in 2026 and the players most likely to be impacted by the changed to the strike zone. Plus, they resume the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Rays, where ongoing competition for playing is unfolding at several positions, and the Cardinals, who have opened up a lot of opportunities for younger players by trading away several veterans in their rebuilding effort this winter.

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Rundown

1:01 The Expected Impact of ABS in 2026

18:40 Tampa Bay Rays Preview

43:14 St. Louis Cardinals Preview

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Eno and DVR discuss a few players with questionable statuses for Opening Day -- including Dodgers starter Blake Snell and Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff -- before previewing the Houston Astros with The Athletic's Chandler Rome. They also discuss a few rebound hitters with discounted draft-day prices this winter, before digging into DVR's unusual build in Monday night's Mixed LABR draft.

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Rundown

2:41 Blake Snell’s Slow Spring

9:19 Brandon Woodruff’s Path to Opening Day

14:00 Chris Sale: Signs One-Year Extension

16:00 Houston Astros Preview

32:03 Will This Astros Team Contend with Better Health in 2026?

37:51 Rebound Hitters for 2026

50:34 Similarities Between Oneil Cruz & PCA?

1:04:53 DVR’s Mixed LABR Draft

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Eno and DVR catch up on a spring injury for Joe Ryan before continuing their team preview series with the Yankees, Athletics and Angels. First, Brendan Kuty joins the show to discuss a Yankees’ position player group that is nearly identical to 2025, then Melissa Lockard drops by to examine the A’s as they try to navigate the unique challenges of Sutter Health Park in Sacramento for a second season.

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Rundown

3:05 Joe Ryan: MRI Shows Back Inflammation

4:21 Jackson Holliday: Falling in Drafts Following Hamate Injury

9:45 JR Ritchie: Impressive Spring Debut

12:13 New York Yankees Team Preview

36:45 (Sacramento) Athletics Team Preview

59:44 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Team Preview

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Eno and DVR discuss a few news items ahead of the weekend including Jordan Westburg's elbow injury and Bruce Meyer's move into the executive director role for the MLBPA, before continuing the Team Preview series! Sahadev Sharma joins the show to discuss the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans drops by to break down the Reds, and Dennis Lin is here to talk about the Padres.

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Rundown

1:16 Listener Leagues in Progress

6:45 Spring Injury Updates: Jordan Westburg's Elbow, Tommy John Surgery for Pablo López

15:16 Bruce Meyer Moves Into Executive Director Role for MLBPA

20:19 Chicago Cubs Team Preview

49:42 Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

1:18:19 Padres Team Preview

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Eno and DVR continue the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Mariners, who are hoping to make another deep run in October, the Pirates, who have added a lot of much-needed pop to their lineup this winter, and the Marlins, who have a wide-range of options vying for regular run in their position player core as they continue their rebuilding effort.

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Rundown

1:13 Seattle Mariners Team Preview

17:28 Underrated Mariners We’re Interested In

24:18 PIttsburgh Pirates Team Preview

39:38 Underrated Pirates We’re Interested In

49:10 Miami Marlins Team Preview

55:21 Underrated Marlins We’re Interested In

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Eno, DVR, and Jed continue the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Rangers, whose injury-risk brings a high ceiling and a low floor as a potentially dangerous team in the AL West, the Nats, entering Year 1 with a new group in the front office at the helm, and the White Sox, who should be slightly improved as their rebuilding effort continues.

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Rundown

3:46 Texas Rangers Team Preview

24:52 Underrated Rangers We’re Interested In

30:25 Washington Nationals Team Preview

48:20 Underrated Nationals We’re Interested In

56:49 Chicago White Sox Team Preview

1:14:14 Underrated White Sox We’re Interested In

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Eno and DVR discuss the stunning report that Tony Clark is expected to resign as the executive director of the MLBPA, an update on Pablo López and Nick Castellanos’ fit with the Padres, before digging into three team previews -- breaking down their expectations for the Orioles, Brewers, and Rockies. 

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Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/

Rundown

0:19 Tony Clark Expected to Resign as Executive Director of MLBPA

6:27 Pablo López: Has Tear in UCL; Getting Second Opinion

8:50 Nick Castellanos Joins Padres

13:49 Baltimore Orioles Team Preview

31:33 Underrated Orioles We’re Interested In

39:40 Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

51:32 Underrated Brewers We’re Interested In

1:07:45 Colorado Rockies Team Preview

1:14:23 Underrated Rockies We’re Interested In

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Eno and DVR discuss an early setback for Pablo López at Twins camp and the return of Christian Scott for the Mets before digging into three team previews -- breaking down their expectations for the D-backs, who re-signed Zac Gallen over the weekend, the Braves, who are in need of starting pitching depth as injuries pile up, and the Royals, who are projected by Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA to win the AL Central.

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Rundown

2:06 Pablo López: Headed for MRI on Elbow

7:19 Christian Scott: Back in Live BP Sessions

13:04 Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview

28:14 Underrated D-backs We’re Interested In

39:00 Atlanta Braves Team Preview

51:42 Underrated Braves We’re Interested In

57:43 Kansas City Royals Team Preview

1:05:05 Underrated Royals We’re Interested In

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Eno and DVR discuss the events that ultimately pushed the Phillies toward their decision to release Nick Castellanos, and how he stacks up to a few recently signed (and one still available) free-agent hitters. Plus, they answer a few mailbag questions: What causes disagreement between Pitching+ and Stuff+, and What's on our FanGraphs dashboards these days?

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Rundown

0:22 Why the Phillies Decided to Release Nick Castellanos

8:26 Why is Rhys Hoskins Still a Free Agent?

16:42 Other News & Notes: Ronny Mauricio, Agustín Ramírez & Jordan Lawlar

20:40 Fantasy Implications of Hamate Surgery

36:03 When Pitching+ and Stuff+ Disagree

39:59 What’s On Our FanGraphs Dashboards?

49:56 Where are the Tier Break in Eno’s SP Rankings?

55:40 Injury Stash Preference: Gerrit Cole vs. Justin Steele

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another day of spring training news including a potential season-ending injury for Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott, Chris Bassitt to the Orioles, and (another) extension for Max Muncy with the Dodgers before discussing new pitches (Garrett Crochet's changeup!) and the challenge of pursuing ideal shapes while maintaining a group of pitches that complement each other to effectively get opposing hitters out.

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Rundown

3:21 Sebastian Walcott Injury, Chris Bassitt to Baltimore

8:26 Max Muncy Adds Another Year with the Dodgers

12:44 MLB Owners Vote to Enforce Box Rules for Base Coaches

17:37 New Pitch Watch: Garrett Crochet’s New Changeup

27:35 Building Pitches That Work, Beyond Chasing Shapes

40:58 Johan Oviedo & Cut-Ride Fastballs

53:28 Who Are You Watching Closely This Spring?

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a trio of hamate injuries impacting Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday as spring training begins -- plus an update on Spencer Schwellenbach and shoulder surgery for Anthony Santander. They also examine Monday's surprising trade between the Brewers and Red Sox, and discuss manager/coaching changes, and the impact that can have on in-game strategy, including the continued shift toward having first-base coaches control the team's running game. 

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Rundown

2:58 Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor & Jackson Holliday Hamate Injuries

12:48 Spencer Schwellenback to the 60-day IL (Elbow Inflammation)

15:17 Josh Hader Slowed with Biceps Inflammation

17:05 Anthony Santander Has Surgery to Repair Labrum (Shoulder)

22:01 Examining the Latest Brewers-Red Sox Trade

34:48 New Managers & ‘Getting Buy-In’ From Veterans

48:10 The Impact of Managers & Coaches

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the fourth installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers typically selected after Pick 250 overall of recent NFBC drafts.

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Rundown

4:39 Joey Cantillo, Ryne Nelson, Quinn Priester & Logan Henderson

18:28 Mike Burrows, Noah Cameron, Troy Melton, Casey Mize & Braxton Ashcraft

31:05 Sean Manaea, Gerrit Cole, Bailey Ober & Chad Patrick

38:51 Ryan Weathers, Grayson Rodriguez, Zebby Matthews & Cade Cavalli

47:21 Parker Messick, Brady Singer, Robby Snelling & Ian Seymour

56:34 Kodai Senga, Jonah Tong & Angels Starters

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series and look at relief pitchers -- focusing on closers around the league as spring training approaches.

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Rundown

5:37 ADP Tier 1 -- Mason Miller, Edwin Díaz, Jhoan Duran, Andrés Muñoz & Cade Smith

15:39 ADP Tier 2 -- Aroldis Chapman, David Bednar, Josh Hader & Devin Williams

25:28 ADP Tier 3 -- Carlos Estévez, Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias, Emilio Pagán, Jeff Hoffman & Pete Fairbanks

37:12 ADP Tier 4 -- Trevor Megill, Daniel Palencia, Kenley Jansen, Abner Uribe, Dennis Santana & Ryan Walker

50:55 ADP Tier 5 -- Griffin Jax, Seranthony Domínguez, Robert Suarez, Edwin Uceta, Robert Garcia, Riley O’Brien

57:32 Unsettled Situations: LAA, ATH, WAS, ARI, COL & MIN

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Eno and DVR take a quick break from their Position Preview series to catch up on baseball news from the past week including Framber Valdez’s deal with the Tigers, Tarik Skubal’s win in arbitration, the Brendan Donovan trade, Eugenio Suárez’s return to the Reds, and Luis Arraez’s fit with the Giants. Plus, OOPSY projection system creator Jordan Rosenblum joins the show, and Jeff Zimmerman drops by to discuss pitcher injury grades and fantasy baseball draft prep. 

Rundown

2:05 Framber Valdez Signs with Tigers (3/$115M)

8:52 Tarik Skubal’s Arbitration Win

16:42 Brendan Donovan Traded to the Mariners

20:53 Eugenio Suárez Returns to the Reds

24:08 Luis Arraez Signs with the Giants

26:32 Jordan Rosenblum Joins the Show

36:50 The Stickiness of Defensive Metrics

50:10 Jeff Zimmerman Joins the Show

59:16 Managing Risk within Roster Builds

1:11:02 Miguel Andujar Signs with the Padres

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the second installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers often selected between Pick 175 and 250 overall of recent NFBC drafts.

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Rundown

0:59 ADP Tier 4b -- Tanner Bibee, Trevor Rogers, Edward Cabrera & Shota Imanaga

19:43 ADP Tier 4b continued — Shane Baz, Shane Bieber & Aaron Nola

31:15 ADP Tier 5a -- Carlos Rodón, Zac Gallen & Cade Horton

42:04 ADP Tier 5a continued -- Andrew Abbott, Kris Bubic, Jack Flaherty & Merrill Kelly

1:00:34 ADP Tier 5b -- Matthew Boyd, Joe Musgrove, Shane McClanahan, Jack Leiter & Roki Sasaki

1:18:04 ADP Tier 5b continued -- Hurston Waldrep, Bryce Miller, Connelly Early & Shane Smith

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the second installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers often selected between Pick 100 and 200 overall of recent NFBC drafts.

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Rundown

0:58 ADP Tier 3a -- Spencer Strider, Chase Burns, Tyler Glasnow, Brandon Woodruff

16:53 ADP Tier 3a continued -- Sonny Gray, Kevin Gausman & Emmet Sheehan

28:37 ADP Tier 3b -- Nick Lodolo, Zack Wheeler, Michael King, Pablo López & Ryan Pepiot

47:30 ADP Tier 3b continued -- Gavin Williams, Cam Schlittler, Drew Rasmussen, Jacob Misiorowski & Robbie Ray

1:05:57 ADP Tier 4a -- Nathan Eovaldi, Bubba Chandler, Trey Yesavage & Tatsuya Imai

1:20:08 ADP Tier 4a continued -- Sandy Alcantara, MacKenzie Gore, Luis Castillo & Ranger Suárez

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series and begin 'Pitcher Week' with the first installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers being selected in the Top 100 overall of recent NFBC drafts.

Check out Eno's 2026 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010771

Rundown

1:57 ADP Tier 1a -- Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Paul Skenes, Cristopher Sánchez & Yoshinobu Yamamoto

25:52 ADP Tier 1b -- Chris Sale, Logan Gilbert, Hunter Brown, Bryan Woo, Hunter Greene, Jacob deGrom & Cole Ragans

45:10 ADP Tier 2a -- Max Fried, Logan Webb, Freddy Peralta, Kyle Bradish, Joe Ryan, George Kirby, Jesús Luzardo & Dylan Cease

1:13:00 ADP Tier 2b -- Blake Snell, Spencer Schwellenbach, Eury Pérez, Framber Valdez, Nick Pivetta & Nolan McLean

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with UT & UT-only players — digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. Lucky enough to land the first pick in your draft? Shohei Ohtani remains the logical choice from that spot in nearly all formats. This episode is the fourth part of a four-part series covering the position, and focuses mostly on outfielders being drafted after Pick 300 overall of recent NFBC drafts.

Rundown

2:38 ADP Tier 1 -- Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber & Yordan Alvarez

15:06 ADP Tier 2 -- Christian Yelich & Iván Herrera

24:11 ADP Tier 3 -- Beyond Pick 300: Marcell Ozuna to Masataka Yoshida

34:49 OF ADP Tier 7 -- Nick Castellanos, Cam Smith, Victor Scott II, Jesús Sánchez, Zach McKinstry, Dominic Canzone & Jordan Walker

56:14 Beyond Pick 350 Overall: Very Late Outfielders!

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series in the outfield — digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. This episode is the third part of a four-part series covering the position, and focuses mostly on outfielders being drafted after Pick 200 overall of recent NFBC drafts.

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Rundown

1:51 ADP Tier 5a -- Kerry Carpenter, Heliot Ramos, Jac Caglianone, Jordan Beck, Anthony Santander & Ramón Laureano

21:30 ADP Tier 5b -- Wilyer Abreu, Mickey Moniak, Trent Grisham, Adolis García, Colton Cowser & Giancarlo Stanton

44:23 ADP Tier 6a -- TJ Friedl, Josh Lowe, Jung Hoo Lee, Dylan Beavers & Cedric Mullins

1:02:39 ADP Tier 6b -- Evan Carter, Chase DeLauter, Matt Wallner, Victor Robles, Justin Crawford & Harrison Bader

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Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss José Ramírez's extension with the Guardians, that should keep him in Cleveland for the rest of his career and wonder if the Guardians will be able to draft, develop and find enough core pieces around Ramírez to bring World Series to Cleveland in the next seven years. Plus, they discuss Harrison Bader to the Giants, Seranthony Domíngez's chance to close with the White Sox, how zone contact rates can be misleading for hitters, and a few moves they would like to see as the offseason winds down.

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Rundown

6:42 José Ramírez Gets a New Deal with the Guardians; Will They Win a World Series in the Next Seven Years?

15:23 Harrison Bader to the Giants

18:31 Seranthony Domínguez: A Chance to Close with the White Sox

25:06 Low Zone Contact% Leaders & Trading Whiffs for Damage

37:08 Did Mark Vientos Make the Opposite Tradeoff?

43:50 A Few Moves We Would Like to See Before the Offseason Ends

56:35 Buying a Zac Gallen Rebound in 2025?

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Keith Law joins Eno and DVR to discuss his latest Top 100 prospect list -- including the 2026 outlook for No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin, the Tigers' group of near-MLB ready bats, and a few players well positioned to make an immediate impact as rookies this season.

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0:40 A Fast Track to Pittsburgh for Konnor Griffin?

5:43 What Has Changed Since Griffin Went Ninth Overall in His Draft Class?

10:20 Prospect Tiers & Long-Term Outcomes (f/JJ Cooper's Research at Baseball America)

14:09 The Rankings & Construction of Keith's Top-100 List

18:47 The Tigers' Group of Near Big-League Ready Prospects & Importance of 2026

23:51 A Loaded Group of Mariners Prospects

26:36 Jesús Made's Impressive 2025, Major League ETA

30:37 Broader Trends of the Prospects That Get Traded

36:13 Why Pitchers Are Slightly Lower Throughout the List

45:01 Scouting Heavier for Advanced Command in a World Driven by Stuff?

47:49 Proximity: Looking for 2026 Impact Rookies

54:00 Is the White Sox's Rebuild Going Reasonably Well?

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series in the outfield — digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. This episode is the second part of a four-part series covering the position, and focuses mostly on outfielders being drafted between Picks 100-200 overall of recent NFBC drafts. 

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Rundown

1:48 ADP Tier 3a -- Kyle Stowers, Teoscar Hernández, Andy Pages, Luis Robert Jr. & Jo Adell

23:23 ADP Tier 3b -- Ceddanne Rafaela, Brandon Nimmo, Lawrence Butler & Jakob Marsee

34:45 ADP Tier 4a -- Chandler Simpson, Taylor Ward, Brenton Doyle, Steven Kwan, Dylan Crews, Ian Happ & Jurickson Profar

59:18 ADP Tier 4b -- Mike Trout, Sal Frelick, Bryan Reynolds, Jasson Domínguez, Daulton Varsho & Daylen Lile

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series in the outfield -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. This episode is one part of a four-part series covering the position, and focuses mostly on outfielders being drafted in the Top 100 overall of recent NFBC drafts. 

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Rundown

3:24 ADP Tier 1a -- Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Corbin Carroll, Ronald Acuña Jr., Julio Rodríguez & Fernando Tatis Jr.

28:23 ADP Tier 1b -- Kyle Tucker, Jackson Chourio, Pete Crow-Armstrong & James Wood

47:03 ADP Tier 2 -- Wyatt Langford, Brent Rooker, Roman Anthony, Jackson Merrill, Riley Greene, Jarren Duran & Byron Buxton

1:08:28 ADP Tier 2b -- Cody Bellinger, Randy Arozarena, Oneil Cruz, Seiya Suzuki, Michael Harris II & George Springer

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Eno and DVR discuss this week's trades -- a six-player swap that sent MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers and a four-player deal between the Brewers and Mets that sent Freddy Peralta to New York -- and the Yankees' decision to sign Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5M deal this week. 

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Rundown

2:07 MacKenzie Gore Traded to the Rangers in Six-Player Deal

10:40 An Adjustment to Avoid Second-Half Fastball Velocity Fades?

17:11 A Top-10 Rotation in Texas? 

24:25 Freddy Peralta Traded to Mets in Four-Player Swap

33:04 Brandon Sproat vs. Jonah Tong

38:07 Rank the Brewers' Starters on Innings This Year

47:03 Another Undersized Position Player to Milwaukee

52:25 Cody Bellinger's Return to the Yankees

1:02:37 Mailbag: Is $/WAR Still Relevant?, Michael Busch Playing Against Lefties & 14 Pounds of Muscle for Kyle Manzardo

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at first base -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season.

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Rundown

1:14 ADP Tier 1 -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Nick Kurtz & Pete Alonso

16:56 ADP Tier 2 -- Bryce Harper, Matt Olson, Rafael Devers, Josh Naylor & Freddie Freeman

32:41 ADP Tier 3 -- Vinnie Pasquantino, Tyler Soderstrom, Michael Busch, Yandy Díaz

50:29 Tier 4 -- Alec Burleson, Willson Contreras, Christian Walker, Jonathan Aranda & Spencer Torkelson

1:05:38 ADP Tier 5 -- Sal Stewart, Kyle Manzardo, Spencer Steer, Ryan O'Hearn, Luis Arraez, Jake Burger & Andrew Vaughn

1:19:41 (Beyond Pick 300) -- Deeper League Options, Prospects & Sleepers (Nolan Schanuel, Josh Bell, Spencer Horwitz, Tristan Casas, Coby Mayo & Ryan Mountcastle).

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the Mets' recent flurry of activity including a trade for Luis Robert Jr., and the addition of Bo Bichette on a three-year deal with the plan to move him to third base. Plus, they discuss Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones' election into the Baseball Hall of Fame, why the competitive edge of pitch modeling has waned over time, and the adjustments of Geraldo Perdomo in his 2025 breakout at the plate.

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Rundown

3:44 Luis Robert Jr. Traded to Mets in Three-Player Swap

9:19 Bo Bichette Gets Three-Year, $126M Deal with Mets; Fit at Third Base?

20:33 Carlos Beltrán & Andruw Jones Elected to Baseball HOF

29:26 Which Players Currently on the Ballot Will Make Biggest Leap?

39:18 'They Don't Make Pitch Models Like They Used To'

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50:24 Geraldo Perdomo: What Changed at the Plate in 2025?

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at catcher -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season -- and wonder what comes next for Cal Raleigh following one of the best yearly performances in baseball history.

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Rundown

1:00 ADP Tier 1 -- Cal Raleigh

10:04 ADP Tier 2a -- Ben Rice, William Contreras, Shea Langeliers & Hunter Goodman

27:47 ADP Tier 2b -- Agustin Ramírez, Drake Baldwin, Salvador Perez, Will Smith & Yainer Diaz

44:27 ADP Tier 3 -- Adley Rutschman, Alejandro Kirk, Gabriel Moreno, Francisco Alvarez, Samuel Basallo, Kyle Teel & Carter Jensen

58:37 ADP Tier 4 -- J.T. Realmuto, Dillon Dingler, Austin Wells, Tyler Stephenson & Logan O'Hoppe

1:11:34 ADP Tier 5 -- Ryan Jeffers, Carlos Narváez, Bo Naylor & Carson Kelly

1:15:44 (Beyond Pick 300) -- Deeper League Options, Prospects & Sleepers (Edgar Quero, Keibert Ruiz, Harry Ford, Patrick Bailey, Freddy Fermin, Danny Jansen).

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at second base -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season.

Rundown

1:00 ADP Tier 1 -- Jazz Chisholm Jr. & Ketel Marte

10:40 ADP Tier 2 -- Brice Turang

16:56 ADP Tier 3 -- Nico Hoerner, Jose Altuve, Jackson Holliday & Luke Keaschall

33:15 ADP Tier 4 -- Ozzie Albies, Brandon Lowe, Xavier Edwards & Bryson Stott

47:20 ADP Tier 5 -- Matt McLain, Luis García Jr., Jorge Polanco, Gleyber Torres, Marcus Semien & Lenyn Sosa

1:00:37 (Beyond Pick 300) -- Deeper League Options, Prospects & Sleepers (Tommy Edman, Chase Meidroth, Colt Keith, Brendan Donovan, Andrés Giménez, Jeff McNeil, Jake Cronenworth, Kristian Campbell & Cole Young).

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In an emergency bonus pod, Eno and DVR discuss Kyle Tucker's move to the Dodgers on a four-year, $240M deal. While the deal breaks the previous record for Average Annual Value, it also affords Tucker the opportunity to return to free agency with opt-outs after Years 2 and 3. They also discuss the potential risk of building an older, star-filled roster.

Plus, they Angels, Rays and Reds make a three-team trade giving Gavin Lux a fresh start in Tampa Bay, and the Rockies add Willi Castro to the mix.

Rundown

0:52 Kyle Tucker Agrees to Four-Year, $240M Deal with Dodgers

6:16 Comps For Tucker After Age-28

15:30 Taking on More Risk is a Luxury, But Injuries Can Bite in October

19:01 Three-Team Trade: Rays-Reds-Angels

28:36 When the Rays a Free-Agent Deal, You Have to Pay Attention

34:55 Willi Castro Joins the Rockies (Two-Year Deal)

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Trevor May is back with Eno and DVR to discuss Ranger Suárez's move to Boston and the Red Sox's ascent to the top of the 'Rotation WAR Leaderboard', trades that sent Ryan Weathers to the Yankees and Nolan Arenado to the Diamondbacks, and expected impact of big adjustments to the outfield walls at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Plus, they discuss how they utilize pitch run values, and play the first installment of 'Name! That! Dude!' of 2026.

Rundown

1:37 Ranger Suárez's New Deal with the Red Sox

7:31 Do the Red Sox Have to Make Another Move for Infield Help?

15:45 Ryan Weathers: Traded to the Yankees in Five-Player Swap

26:06 Nolan Arenado: Traded to the Diamondbacks

34:48 The Royals' Plan to Adjust Outfield Walls in 2026

52:51 Trevor Rogers & Fastball Run Value

1:01:12 Name! That! Dude!

1:07:51 What Is Your Favorite Hat in Current Rotation?

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at third base -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season.

Rundown

3:39 ADP Tier 1 -- José Ramírez, Junior Caminero & Manny Machado

15:58 ADP Tier 2 -- Austin Riley & Maikel Garcia

22:31 ADP Tier 3 -- Eugenio Suárez, Alex Bregman, Jordan Westburg & Noelvi Marte

36:54 ADP Tier 4 -- Matt Chapman, Addison Barger, Royce Lewis, Isaac Paredes & Matt Shaw

55:50 ADP Tier 5 -- Munetaka Murakami, Max Muncy, Brett Baty, Caleb Durbin, Alec Bohm, Kazuma Okamoto & Mark Vientos

1:18:38 (Beyond Pick 300) -- Miguel Vargas, Josh Jung, Jordan Lawlar, Connor Norby, Marcelo Mayer, Ryan McMahon & Nolan Arenado

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Eno and DVR begin their 2026 position preview series at shortstop -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season.

Rundown

1:40 ADP Tier 1 -- Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, Francisco Lindor, Trea Turner & Zach Neto

18:26 ADP Tier 2 -- CJ Abrams, Mookie Betts, Geraldo Perdomo & Jeremy Peña

36:57 ADP Tier 3 -- Trevor Story, Bo Bichette, Corey Seager, Willy Adames & Dansby Swanson

49:53 ADP Tier 4 -- Jacob Wilson, Ezequiel Tovar, Konnor Griffin & Otto Lopez

1:02:35 ADP Tier 5 -- José Caballero, Xander Bogaerts, Colson Montgomery, Ha-Seong Kim, Carlos Correa & Masyn Winn

1:12:56 (Beyond Pick 300) -- JJ Wetherholt, Kevin McGonigle, Josh Smith, Brooks Lee, Anthony Volpe, Carson Williams & Other Deep League Considerations

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Eno and DVR discuss Alex Bregman's new five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs and the push being made with the team's current core as a few key players approach free agency at season's end. Plus, they consider how Bregman's bat may age over the next half-decade, and the short-term impact on Matt Shaw, who appears headed for a super utility role in 2026.

They also discuss a previously unreported shoulder injury that slowed Gunnar Henderson's production in 2025 differences between projections systems, and a few other news and notes around the league including a trade that might pave the way for an outfield prospect to break through sooner than expected in Arizona.

Rundown

3:01 Alex Bregman: Signs Five-Year, $175M Deal with Cubs

9:50 Moving Further Into Modern Contract Analysis

13:54 Short-Term vs. Long-Term Approach with Roster Decisions

18:10 Matt Shaw's Year 2 Outlook

27:52 Gunnar Henderson Reveals Shoulder Injury From 2025

34:49 What Are the Differences Between Projections Systems?

46:03 Other News & Notes: Kepler Suspension, Rockies-D-backs Trade, Smaller Signings

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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss ongoing RSN trouble the likely impact on several teams this winter before looking at a few things that the stats we love might be missing. They also discuss a report from Patrick Mooney that the Cubs are nearing a deal for Edward Cabrera. Plus, they examine a few mailbag questions including the difficulty of maintaining a change in swing tilt, and what hitters with high in-zone contact rates and low outside-the-zone contact rates, inspired by the small-sample results from Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer in his big-league debut. Finally, they share a few of their favorite bobbleheads in honor of 'National Bobblehead Day'. 

Rundown

1:42 More RSN Troubles For Nine Teams 

13:34 What Are the Numbers Missing?

20:58 Yet Again, the Wind is More Important That We Thought?

25:45 Matchup Difficulty Relative to Team Quality (Do Bad Teams Face Tougher Pitching?)

43:05 Edward Cabrera: Nearing a Trade to Cubs

48:27 How Easy/Difficult Is It to Maintain Swing Tilt Changes?

54:31 Good Zone Contact%, Terrible Chase Contact% Players

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Eno and DVR return for their first show of 2026 to discuss Tatsuya Imai's fit in Houston, Kazuma Okamoto's move to the Blue Jays, Tyler Mahle to the Giants, late-inning options for the Angels, and a few resolutions for the year ahead.

Rundown

2:39 Tatsuya Imai: Signs with Astros (Three-Year Deal, Two Opt-Outs)

10:24 A Light Group of Starting Pitchers in Pick 200-300 Range

18:39 Kazuma Okamoto: Lands in Toronto

26:33 Tyler Mahle: Inks One-Year Deal with Giants

34:13 Kirby Yates Joins the Halos' Bullpen; Who Closes in Anaheim?

44:14 Nick Kurtz's Role in the A's Core

50:31 Rumors & Resolutions: Freddy Peralta, Edward Cabrera & Eno is Ferris Bueller

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Eno, DVR and Britt discuss a few late December moves including another extension for an A's position player with Tyler Soderstrom agreeing to a long-term deal, Ryan O'Hearn's new pact with the Pirates, Pete Fairbanks' move to Miami, and a few of their (and your) favorite moments and stories from the 2025 season. 

Rundown

2:55 Tyler Soderstrom Signs Seven-Year, $86M Extension with A's

6:57 How Good is the A's Position Player Core?

17:40 Ryan O’Hearn to the Pirates

23:32 Has Pittsburgh Done Enough to Enter Wild Card Picture?

29:24 Pete Fairbanks Joins the Marlins

34:58 Is a Busy January on Tap for the Marlins' Front Office?

42:47 A Few Highlights From 2025

56:04 Zach Eflin, Hunter Harvey, Reds Outfield Additions, Sean Newcomb & Ricky Tiedemann Health Update

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Eno and DVR catch up on a busy half-week of moves including Michael King's return to the Padres, a trade that sent Willson Contreras to the Red Sox, a three-team swap involving the Pirates, Rays, and Astros, Shane Baz to the O's in a five-player trade, and Munetaka Murakami's somewhat surprising two-year deal with the White Sox.

Rundown

3:48 Michael King: Re-Ups With Padres; Complicated Deal w/Two Opt-Outs

6:55 Sung-mun Song: Gets Three-Year Deal with Padres

13:14 Fantasy Implications of Song's Arrival in San Diego and King's Return

16:22 Willson Contreras to the Red Sox

27:31 Increasing Clarity in Cards' Position Player Group?

32:09 A Pirates-Astros-Rays Three-Team Deal

52:15 Shane Baz to the Orioles

1:02:45 Munetaka Murakami: Heads to the White Sox (Two-Year, $34M)

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Eno and DVR discuss the possible fit of Alex Bregman with the D-backs as the Ketel Marte trade rumors continue to swirl. Plus, Ha-seong Kim takes a one-year deal to return to Atlanta, Luke Weaver is likely headed to the Mets, Maikel Garcia gets an extension with the Royals, and school is back in session for draft season December draft-and-hold

Rundown

1:01 Buying the D-backs' Interest in Alex Bregman Amidst Ketel Marte Trade Rumors

11:04 Luke Weaver Nearing Two-Year Deal w/Mets

13:19 Ha-Seong Kim: Reunites with Braves on One-Year Deal

26:05 Adrian Houser to the Giants

31:50 Maikel Garcia's Five-Year Extension with the Royals

38:45 Foster Griffin to the Nats; Interesting Swap w/Red Sox

46:15 First 2026 Draft & Hold League Takeaways

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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Robert Suarez's move to Atlanta as the Braves rebuild their bullpen, Kenley Jansen's pursuit of 500 saves following a one-year deal with Detroit, the Royals' attempt to fix their outfield and reported interest in Jarren Duran, Jorge Polanco goes to the Mets, who might line up very well as a blockbuster partner for the Padres, Merrill Kelly stays put, and the Cardinals ink Dustin May to a one-year deal. Plus, Eno discusses his story about MLB's plans to regulate data and tech in the minor leagues. 

Rundown

4:41 Robert Suarez Gets a Three-Year Deal with Atlanta (and Mike Yastrazemski Gets Two)

12:05 How Healthy Is the Braves' Organization?

16:00 Kenley Jansen Lands with the Tigers

20:53 The Royals Get Busy: Sign Lane Thomas, Trade for Isaac Collins and Nick Mears

27:43 Interest in Jarren Duran, Can He Return to 2024 Level?

37:57 Jorge Polanco Gets a Two-Year Deal with the Mets

44:46 The Mets Line Up Very Well with the Padres

49:01 Merrill Kelly Gets Two-Year Deal with D-backs

53:13 Eno's Story About MLB Regulating Data & Tech in Minor Leagues

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1:04:48 Adolis Garcia Heads to Philly

1:07:00 Dustin May to the Cardinals

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Eno and DVR are back for their final day at the Winter Meetings in Orlando where Pete Alonso has landed a new five-year, $150M deal with the Orioles. Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin, Andrew Baggarly and Carson Cistulli join the show.

Rundown

1:05 Ken Rosenthal Joins the Show

15:15 Dennis Lin Joins Us to Sort Out the Padres' "Big Splash" Options

23:48 Andrew Baggarly Joins the Show to Discuss Tony Vitello and Other Offseason News for the Giants

38:58- Carson Cistulli Joins the Show

57:57 Other Moves, Rumors & Reports

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Eno and DVR are live from Orlando for Day 2 of the Winter Meetings. They are joined by Britt Ghiroli to talk about some of the big moves from Day 2, Levi Weaver joins the show to discuss his path into the world of baseball writing and Nick Wan, senior director of baseball analytics for the Cincinnati Reds, discusses his path into the industry.

Rundown

1:10 Britt Ghiroli Joins the Show; Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers

5:51 Kyle Schwarber Stays with the Phillies

10:20 Rob Thomson Gets an Extension

12:28 The Padres Are Looking to Make a Splash

18:19 Levi Weaver Joins the Show

38:55 Nick Wan Joins the Show

50:03 Other News, Rumors & Chatter: Steven Matz to the Rays, Shane Baz Trade Considerations & Vaughn Grissom on the Move

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Eno and DVR are live from the Winter Meetings in Orlando! As Day 1 comes to close, they discuss Jeff Kent's election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and whether time will help the cases of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Plus, they discuss the Rockies' decision to hire Josh Byrnes as their new GM, Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni putting his stamp on the team's rebuild, and other rumblings and rumors.

Rundown

1:08 Jeff Kent is Headed to Cooperstown

15:19 Josh Byrnes is Named Rockies' New GM

20:29 Paul Toboni is Putting His Stamp on the Nationals

25:03 Are CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore Really Available?

33:18 Mike Soroka Signs with the D-Backs

40:15 Pete Alonso Meets with the Red Sox & Orioles

44:41 Could Bryce Eldridge Be Available in San Francisco?

49:54 The Royals Look for Multiple Outfielders

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss Devin Williams' shift to the Mets on a three-year deal, Cody Ponce's new pact with the Blue Jays after a very successful run in the KBO, a reunion for Emilio Pagán and the Reds, and Cedric Mullins' fit for the Rays. Plus, they examine the long-term potential of Jac Caglianone and Luke Keaschall, before discussing the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot and loss of doubles and triples.

Rundown

3:30 Devin Williams Heads to the Mets

12:32 The Blue Jays Sign Cody Pence

17:10 Emilio Pagán Returns to Reds; Another Year to Close?

20:12 Cedric Mullins to the Rays

28:03 Johan Ovideo to Boston in Five-Player Swap

32:48 Long-Term Potential: Jac Caglianone & Luke Keaschall

51:51 Thoughts on This Year's BBWAA Ballot

1:08:54 Where Have the Doubles & Triples Gone?

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Eno and DVR return from their Thanksgiving break to discuss a busy final week of November that included a surprising Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien trade between the Mets and Rangers, Sonny Gray to the Red Sox for two pitchers, Dylan Cease's new seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, and another move for the Orioles with the addition of Ryan Helsley.

Rundown

4:22 Mets Trade Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien

10:23 Nimmo's Place Among All-Time Mets

14:48 What Does Semien Have Left as a Hitter?

20:00 Sonny Gray Traded to the Red Sox for Richard Fitts & Brandon Clarke

34:30 Dylan Cease Lands a Seven-Year, $210M Deal with the Blue Jays

42:40 Ryan Helsley: Two-Year Deal with Orioles (Plus Opt-Out)

50:37 Raisel Iglesias: Back in Atlanta on One-Year Deal; Still Clear Closer?

1:01:29 ICYMI: Hader, Manaea Injury Updates; Jordan Walker "Found Something" at Driveline, Anthony Rendon is Working on a Buyout, Warren Shaffer Stays as Rockies Manager, Pirates & Marlins Looking for their Checkbooks

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Rebound Starting Pitchers, Past Big Contracts & 'The Year of the Splitter' in 2026?

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss several rebound candidates in the starting pitcher pool for 2026 including a potential Cy Young Award candidate in the American League who was limited by injuries in 2025. Plus, they look back at how big deals for starting pitchers have worked out throughout the past decade, and wonder if 2026 will become 'The Year of the Splitter' after the uptick in splitters we saw in the playoffs.

Rundown

4:54 Cole Ragans as a Bounce Back Ace with Health?

16:58 Aaron Nola's Unusual 2025 Absence

24:28 Zebby Matthews: Rebounding From Rough Start to Big League Career?44:13 Recent Big Contracts for Free Agent Pitchers

1:03:56 Will 2026 Be the 'Year of the Splitter?'

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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Tuesday's trade between the Angels and Orioles, which sent Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim for Taylor Ward. Plus, they discuss several accepted Qualifying Offers -- including Brandon Woodruff, Trent Grisham and Gleyer Torres (Shota Imanaga accepted one too, he'll be covered on the next episode) -- a few ideas for how the Pirates can make a splash this winter, and a few potential bargain bats available in free agency.

Rundown

1:38 Grayson Rodriguez Traded to the Angels for Taylor Ward!

14:57 Brandon Woodruff Accepts Qualifying Offer

17:22 Trent Grisham & Gleyer Torres Stay Up Too

25:39 Is a 2026 Power Rebound On Tap for Gleyber Torres?

34:57 Let's Make the Pirates' Offseason an Interesting One

49:12 'Bargain' Bats We Like in Free Agency This Winter

1:03:52 Minor Moves & Notes

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Eno and DVR discuss Josh Naylor's return to Seattle on a five-year deal (financials unconfirmed prior to recording) and the other moves that might be on tap in Seattle this winter. Plus, a check-in on Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, before a look at this year's BBWAA Award Winners, a few reports and rumors around starting pitchers, and some excitement for the expected return of Cody Ponce after an impressive stint in the KBO. 

Rundown

2:21 Josh Naylor: Stays in Seattle with Five-Year Deal

13:07 A Quick Adjustment to T-Mobile & A Good Fit

19:53 Emmanuel Clase & Luis Ortiz Plead Not Guilt to Illegal Betting Charges

33:30 More Hardware for Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal

43:56 Drake Baldwin & Nick Kurtz Win Rookie of the Year Honors

1:00:18 Rumors & Reports: Kodai Senga, Freddy Peralta & Kris Bubic; Brad Keller as a Starting Pitcher Again?

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Eno and DVR discuss the closers, mid-tier hitters and starting pitchers, and potential bargains from this winter's free-agent class. Will Edwin Díaz find another five-year, nine-figure deal? For teams with limited budgets, which mid-tier players make the most sense?

Rundown

1:31 How Would You Approach This Year's Group of Relievers?

16:04 'Would You Rather?' (FA Target Preferences): Michael King, Brandon Woodruff and Shota Imanaga

28:00 The Case for Josh Naylor

32:17 Gleyber Torres' Unusual Power Drop Before Age-30

39:14 Kazuma Okamoto Expectations

43:16 Mid-Tier Targets & Avoids

59:00 The Search for Bargain Bin Free Agents

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Eno and DVR are back from First Pitch Arizona to discuss a few things they learned from the 2025 season. The decision to maintain a more balanced approach to pitching on draft day helped Eno in a big way last season as the 21-40 range Starting Pitchers continue to provide plenty of added value. They look at some of the inexperienced risers in that range for 2026 including Nolan McLean, Jacob Misiorowski, Cam Schlittler, Chase Burns, and Trey Yesavage. Plus, they wonder if spring injury news should carry a higher level of importance when making draft-day decisions, and they look ahead at a few early-round surprises by November average draft position (ADP).

Rundown

5:30 What Did We Learn in 2025?

12:50 Eno's Early Starting Pitcher Rankings (No. 21-40)

21:05 Would You Rather? Exciting SP Risers Edition

29:11 Should Spring Injury News Carry More Weight?

35:22 Injuries We're Watching Closely for 2026

48:22 Post-Hype Sleepers; They Weren't Foolproof in 2025

1:01:36 Early ADP Decision: Is Nick Kurtz a Top-15 Player?

1:05:44 Other Early ADP Surprises: Brice Turang, Spencer Strider, Augustin Ramírez, & Cal Raleigh

1:13:20 Overpriced Relievers in Early Drafts

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Eno and DVR discuss the top of the this year's free-agent class, headlined by Kyle Tucker -- a player they are divided on with the potential price tag approaching the $400 million range -- and featuring a mix of interesting bats including Bo Bichette, Cody Bellinger, Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, and Alex Bregman, and at least a trio of major rotation upgrades with Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease and Ranger Suárez all available.

Rundown

2:54 Kyle Tucker: Expectations Over a Long-Term (10+ Years?) Deal?

15:57 Who Would Eno Target Near the Top of the This Year's Hitter Class?

25:38 Cody Bellinger's Massive Home/Road Splits at Yankee Stadium in 2025

33:58 Munetaka Murakami's Outlook w/Elevated Strikeout Rate in NPB

40:09 Will Alex Bregman Find a Longer Deal This Winter?

47:00 Stacking Up the Three (or Four) Best Starting Pitchers Available This Winter

53:42 Tatsuya Imai: Is The Fastball Weird (Good)?

1:09:09 Yu Darvish Will Miss 2026 Season, Rockies Split w/Front Office Finalists, Walt Weiss (Atlanta) and Craig Albernaz (Baltimore) in Manager Spots

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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss the Dodgers' rally from 3-2 series deficit in the series and an Instant Classic Game 7 road win in Toronto that featured nearly everything you could ask for from the final game of a great series. From Bo Bichette's early three-run homer off of Shohei Ohtani to Will Smith's 11th-inning solo shot vs. Shane Bieber, and everything in between, they discuss one of the best games in recent memory. 

Rundown

1:21 A Game 7 That Had Everything

7:43 Are Hitters Effectively Adjusting to Sliders, Sweepers & Splitters?

13:56 Isiah Kiner-Falefa's Very Cautious Lead Off Third Base in the Ninth Inning

16:48 Addison Barger's Tough Read at the End of Game 6

21:36 Will Smith's 11th-Inning, Game-Winning Homer

27:08 Andy Pages' Game-Saving Catch & Collision w/Enrique Hernández

34:31 A Long Winter Ahead, But Baseball Is Actually Health

46:11 How Will Jays' Lineup Structure & Low K% Impact Future Roster Builds Elsewhere?

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Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss Trey Yesavage's dominant performance in Game 5 as the Blue Jays head back to Toronto with a 3-2 series lead, a puzzling decision from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts in the seventh inning when the game was still within reach, and the potential fatigue catching up to the older roster in this series after an 18-inning marathon in Game 3. Plus, they look ahead to the Game 6 matchup as Yoshinobu Yamamoto squares off against Kevin Gausman for the second time.

Rundown

0:28 The Splitter Velocity and Command Returned for Trey Yesavage

9:37 Back-to-Back Homers From Davis Schneider & Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Set the Tone

13:19 Why Didn't the Dodgers Use Their Best Reliever Down Two Runs in the Seventh?

18:36 Is Late-October Fatigue Setting In for the Dodgers' Veterans?

23:12 Fallout From an 18-Inning Game on Monday?

28:39 How Much Do You Recover On the Off-Day After the Flight to Toronto?

33:41 Game 6 Preview: Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Kevin Gausman, Round 2

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Eno and DVR discuss the Blue Jays' Game 4 win over the Dodgers including strong pitching performances from Shane Bieber and Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s huge swing in the third inning, Mason Fluharty's critical work finishing up the sixth, and how they expect things to change for Game 5 with a return to the matchup that started the series (Trey Yesavage vs. Blake Snell).

Rundown

1:18 Shane Bieber's Effective Outing in Game 4 & How the Jays Cashed In on Two Mistakes From Ohtani

8:18 Are the Dodgers' Bats Struggling -- or -- Is the Jays' Pitching Executing?

11:41 Does a Great Offense Struggle in October Without Top-End Speed?

17:35 Was That Blake Treinen's Last Appearance in a Close Game This Series?

20:02 Shohei Ohtani's Arsenal: How Does He Look Compared to Previous Versions?

26:16 Louis Varland Pitched, Again...Is He Wearing Down?

31:11 Ben Clemens Did the Math, the Intentional Walks to Ohtani Were a Bad Idea (http://blogs.fangraphs.com/so-youve-decided-to-intentionally-walk-shohei-ohtani-again/)

33:21 Game 5 Preview: Trey Yesavage vs. Blake Snell, Round 2

45:09 The Hot Take Safe Zone

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Eno and DVR discuss an epic Game 3 between the Blue Jays and Dodgers which eventually ended with a Freddie Freeman walk-off homer in the 18th inning! They look back at a game that had nearly everything -- including six scoreless innings from two relievers added to the Dodgers for this series -- and consider the fallout with Games 4 and 5 to come prior to the next possible off-day in the series.

Rundown

1:00 What Do You Remember About Max Scherzer & Tyler Glasnow's Roles in Game 3?

5:14 Bo Bichette's Early Baserunning Out on Delayed Strike Call

10:46 Shohei Ohtani Has First Four Extra-Base Hit Game in World Series Since 1905

13:30 Did Aggressive Pinch-Running Choices Burn the Blue Jays in Extra Innings?

19:54 A Wobbly Outing From Roki Sasaki

23:44 Everybody Pitches: Eric Lauer, Edgardo Henriquez and Will Klein Deliver

27:54 Freddie Freeman Strikes in October, Again!

33:54 Does Bo Bichette Play More (Regular DH) if George Springer Is Done for the Series?

38:11 Whose Bullpen Is In Worse Shape for Game 4?

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Eno and DVR discuss the first two games of the Dodgers-Blue Jays series, including the nine-run outburst from the Jays' bats in the sixth inning of Game 1, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's latest postseason heroics in Game 2, and a few questions from each game including the Dodgers' bullpen management when Blake Snell ran into trouble in the sixth inning of Game 1, and another possible instance of 'He's Dealing" paired with a low pitch count keeping Kevin Gausman on the mound into the seventh inning of Game 2. They also preview Game 3 of the series, as Max Scherzer and Tyler Glasnow draw starting nods.

Rundown

0:45 The Jays' Nine-Run Outburst in the Sixth Inning of Game 1

7:18 Emmet Sheehan's Surprising Postseason Struggles

14:05 Daulton Varsho's Game-Tying Homer Against Blake Snell

21:55 Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses a Complete Game in Game 2 Win; "But, He's Dealing!"

26:00 So, Did the Blue Jays Make an Actual Mistake Leaving Kevin Gausman In for the Seventh Inning?

31:06 But Wait, Was Leaving Yamamoto In the Right Process?

37:06 Where Does Yamamoto Rank Among Starting Pitchers for 2026 Fantasy Drafts?

40:22 Game 3 Expectations: Max Scherzer vs. Tyler Glasnow

49:40 Bo Bichette: Returned to Start Game 1, Entered Off the Bench in Game 2

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Eno, DVR and Britt are joined by Fabian Ardaya to talk about the Dodgers' bullpen 'Circle of Trust' ahead of the World Series matchup with the Blue Jays, the Postseason return of Shohei Ohtani's splitter, Dave Roberts' path to Cooperstown, and Mitch Bannon to discuss Bo Bichette's return to the Jays' roster, and the decision to start rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 1. They also discuss the narratives they want to dispel about this matchup, and a few non-World Series stories including new managers for the Giants and Angels, and the first four franchises in the Women's Pro Baseball League.

Rundown

0:37 An Updated 'Circle of Trust' for the Dodgers' Bullpen

5:45 Is Shohei Ohtani's Splitter All the Way Back?

10:29 Dave Roberts' Path to Cooperstown

13:26 How Did Dodgers Prep for Trey Yesavage's Extremely High Arm Angle?

16:05 Bo Bichette Rejoins the Blue Jays' Roster; How Does the Defense Alignment Work?

22:35 How Will the Jays Choose Matchups with Their Relievers?

28:29 Dispel a Narrative From This 2025 World Series

49:20 Non-Playoff Stories: Tony Vitello to the Giants, Kurt Suzuki to the Angels, and the Women's Professional Baseball League Reveals First Four Franchises

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Eno, DVR, and Trevor preview the Blue Jays vs. Dodgers' matchup in this year's World Series and take a look at the Tale of the Tape before highlighting a few critical matchups, and sharing their 'X-factors' for the Fall Classic, and a few predictions.

Plus, they compare the current Dodgers' rotation to the 1995 Atlanta Braves, which featured three players that eventually made it to Cooperstown.

Rundown

0:53 Tale of the Tape: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers

17:50 How the Jays Will Try to Match Up Pitchers Against Ohtani

24:51 How the Dodgers Will Try to Match Up Against Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

35:04 Will Blake Snell Utilize His Reduced Fastball Approach Again?

48:24 X-Factors for the Series

1:01:34 Comparing the Current Dodgers' Rotation to the 1995 Braves

1:10:28 Predictions: Winner, # of Games & MVP

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Eno and DVR discuss an incredible ALCS Game 7 between the Blue Jays and Mariners which featured a go-ahead three-run homer from George Springer and a long list of questions about the bullpen matchup choices the Mariners made leading into that situation. (A full World Series preview episode is dropping Thursday.)

They also discuss the offseason ahead for the Mariners after coming within one win of the franchise's first World Series appearance.

Rundown

1:10 The Series of Events Leading to Dan Wilson's Choice of Eduard Bazardo to face George Springer

5:27 Yearly Third-Time Through Reliever Splits

11:50 Is George Springer Building a Hall of Fame Résumé?

17:21 Eno Turns the Tables on DVR

26:45 The Mariners' Offseason Plans Re-Signing Josh Naylor and/or Jorge Polanco?

34:41 Eugenio Suárez's Free Agent Outlook

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Eno and DVR discuss the wild path to Monday's Game 7 between the Mariners and Blue Jays after Seattle was unable to close out the series on the road in Game 6. They examine how things might be different in a rematch of the Game 3 starting pitchers with all-hands on deck for the pitching staffs, and a knee injury for George Springer from Game 5. Plus, they dig into the Dodgers' sweep of the Brewers with Shohei Ohtani's unbelievable three-homer game at the plate on top of a 10-strikeout, two-hit effort over six innings on the mound, before looking at the offseason ahead for the Brewers. 

Rundown

2:03 The Path to Game 7 in the Blue Jays-Mariners ALCS

8:45 Who Would You Have Turned to in Game 5?

15:35 Does the Mariners' Great Command Get Exploited by Strength of Jays' hitters?

20:33 Timely Grounders Propel Trey Yesavage Through 5.2 Innings in Game 6

24:09 Game 7 Expectations & Predictions

31:27 Shohei Ohtani Plays the Greatest Game in Baseball History

44:33 Starting José Quintana Over Chad Patrick?

47:07 The Brewers' Offseason Outlook

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Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Max Scherzer's vintage performance in Game 4 of the ALCS that featured a big adjustment to keep the Mariners' bats off balance. Plus, they discuss the Dodgers' Game 3 win over the Brewers in the NLCS, featuring great pitching from Tyler Glasnow and Jacob Misiorowski, the ongoing question of longer-term fatigue versus frequent looks against a reliever reducing effectiveness in October, and a few non-playoff stories including the Rockies' search for a new head of baseball operations, and Albert Pujols' place in the manager carousel. 

Rundown

1:28 Max Scherzer Turns Back the Clock in Game 4 Win

13:24 Luis Castillo's Early Hook

21:52 Is It Multiple Looks at a Reliever, or Just Longer-Term Fatigue in October (or both)?

26:31 Great Players Do Great Things: Shohei Ohtani's Leadoff Triple

31:43 Extra Defensive Prep for Dodgers Pays Off Cutting Down Go-Ahead Run at the Plate

40:16 Jackson Chourio's Hamstring Injury; Anthony Santander Dropped from Jays' Playoff Roster

44:05 Rockies Looking Outside the Organization for top Baseball Operations Role

54:04 Albert Pujols' Candidacy for Current MLB Manager Openings 

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Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss the success of the Blue Jays' lineup in Game 3 of the ALCS and Shane Bieber's strong outing after he gave up a two-run homer to Julio Rodríguez in the bottom of the first. They also look ahead to the Game 4 matchup between Max Scherzer and Luis Castillo, a potential game plan for the Brewers' bats against Tyler Glasnow in Game 3, and a few non-playoff news items including Alex Bregman's plan to opt-out, labrum surgery for Anthony Volpe, an extension for A.J. Hinch and the return of Phillies manager Rob Thomson.

Rundown

0:52 Another Unusual Start in Seattle

2:49 Shane Bieber's Command Locked In After First-Inning Homer

7:27 George Kirby and Being "Too Cute" in Pitching

14:24 Strange Decisions as Wrinkles in the Game Plan

20:44 Game 4 Outlook: Max Scherzer vs. Luis Castillo

26:40 NLCS Returns: How Do You Hit Tyler Glasnow?

32:01 How Would You Approach Facing Roki Sasaki as a Reliever?

36:28 Non-Playoff News: Alex Bregman Returning to Free Agency

43:06 Anthony Volpe Undergoes Surgery to Repair a Torn Labrum

45:46 Changes to the Mets' Coaching Staff

51:07 A.J. Hinch Extension, Rob Thomson Returning to Manage Phillies in 2026

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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game against the Brewers in Game 2 as the Dodgers take the series back to Los Angeles with a 2-0 lead. They also discuss managerial decision-making in the playoffs and the concept of data being engrained in 'gut-calls', and Mike Shildt's surprising decision to step down in San Diego before considering the Blue Jays' approach against George Kirby and the Toronto bats most likely to push them back into the series against Kirby in Game 3.

Rundown

1:43 Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses Complete Game to Push Dodgers Up 2-0 in NLCS

6:18 Aggressive Approaches Against an Ace

12:10 Remember How Different the Dodgers' Pitching Staff Was in the 2024 Postseason?

15:56 Managerial Decision-Making in the Playoffs

30:34 Mike Shildt Retires; Steps Down as Padres Manager

41:38 ALCS Game 3: Blue Jays Bats vs. George Kirby

56:18 Name! That! Dude! (Playoff Edition -- Jed 1, Eno 0)

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Eno and DVR discuss Blake Snell's dominant performance in a Game 1 NLCS win over the Brewers, despite a Brewers' rally attempt against Roki Sasaki and Blake Treinen, and an extremely unusual 8-6-2 double play that kept the game scoreless courtesy of Sal Frelick, Joey Ortiz and William Contreras. Plus, they discuss the Mariners' 10-run outburst in Toronto as the ALCS heads to Seattle with the M's holding a 2-0 lead. Brendan Kuty of The Athletic stops by to discuss the Yankees' offseason plans after another October without a parade in the Bronx. 

Rundown

1:12 Blake Snell Turns in a Dominant Performance in Game 1 of the NLCS

8:44 An 8-6-2 Double Play?!

14:54 The Brewers Still Had a Chance to Win With One Swing in the Ninth Inning

24:15 Mariners 10-run Outburst Sends the Series to Seattle with a 2-0 Lead

35:44 Brendan Kuty Joins the Show to Discuss The Yankees' Offseason Plan 

41:37 Outfield Questions with Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger Hitting Free Agency

48:46 Anthony Volpe: Surgery Outlook, Future with Yankees

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Eno and DVR discuss both League Championship Series matchups on the heels of two exciting Game 5s from the Division Series round over the weekend. Did the Mariners' Game 1 win prompt Eno to waffle from his series prediction? As the Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS gets underway, Dominic Cotroneo explains how the Brewers can find a path to the World Series despite an excellent (and healthy) Dodgers rotation. Plus, Sahadev Sharma drops by to discuss the Cubs' second-half offensive slide and a big winter ahead with Kyle Tucker headed to free agency. 

Rundown

1:12 Sunday Night: Mariners Take Game 1 Behind Six Innings From Bryce Miller

11:33 A Waffle Opportunity for Series Prediction

13:43 Trey Yesavage & An Extra Home-Field Advantage?

18:25 Did You Enjoy the 15-Inning Battle Between the Mariners and Tigers?

27:09 Dominic Cotroneo Joins the Show to Discuss the Brewers' NLDS Game 5 Win Over the Cubs

36:49 How Will Brewers Handling Pitching in NLCS Against Dodgers?

42:23 Does the Milwaukee Lineup Have Enough Pop?

46:54 What Are Some People Overlooking About the Brewers?

50:19 Sahadev Sharma Joins the Show to Talk Cubs' Second-Half Offensive Drop & Offseason Plans

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Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Dodgers' series-clinching win over the Phillies in an NLDS matchup that featured excellent pitching. They also examine a few key questions in Philadelphia this winter with several important players hitting free agency, before digging into the Cubs' Game 4 win that sends their series with the Brewers back to Milwaukee for a decisive Game 5. How will each team alter their pitching plans from Game 2, when bullpens were heavily involved on both sides?

Rundown

0:54 Dodgers Advanced to NLCS with 2-1 Win over Phillies

4:55 DS Matchups All Worthy of Seven-Game Series This Season?

9:10 A Heartbreaking Ending for Orion Kerkering and the Phillies

13:11 Changes on Tap in Philly

23:27 Kyle Schwarber's Fascinating Free Agent Case

25:01 Cubs Shut Out Brewers, Force Game 5 in Milwaukee

35:25 Final Thoughts on Friday's M's-Tigers Matchup

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Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss the Jays' series-clinching win over the Yankees that sent Toronto to the ALCS, and a few offseason questions in the Bronx before discussing a the Mariners-Tigers series going back to Seattle for Game 5, the Phillies and Cubs extending their season at least one more day with Game 3 victories, effectiveness of relievers in third and fourth appearances of a series, and if top-end velocity is handled more capably by hitters in October.

Rundown

1:11 The Blue Jays Eliminate the Yankees; Advance to the ALCS

7:04 No, It Really Wasn't a Disastrous Yankees Squad (The Jays Are Good)

16:03 Mariners-Tigers Head Back to Seattle for Game 5, Josh Naylor vs. Dillon Dingler

24:20 Tarik Skubal vs. George Kirby for ALDS in Seattle

31:51 Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez Pitch Well, Phillies’ Bats Wake Up in Game 3

40:45 Brewers Make Early Pitching Decision in Game 3 Loss to Cubs

47:09 How Effective Are Relievers in Third, Fourth Appearances of Series?

55:02 Is Premium Velocity Less Effective in October?

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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Logan Gilbert's excellent start in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Tigers and his alter-ego 'Walter', the success of the Jays' hitters against the Yankees' starting pitchers through three games, the unusual combination of location and velocity on Aaron Judge's game-tying home run off the foul pole at Yankee Stadium, a script for the Phillies to claw their way back into the NLDS matchup with the Dodgers, and a playoff installment of 'Name! That! Dude!'.

Rundown

1:15 Logan Gilbert's Alter-Ego 'Walter'

10:44 How Did That Happen? 'Dump 61 Here' Shirt-Wearing Fan Catches Cal Raleigh Homer in Detroit

17:53 Yankees Rally Back From 6-1 Deficit to Win Game 3

26:40 Louie Varland Opening Game 4 After Tough Outing in Game 3

33:01 How Has Cam Schlittler Changed Since Two Regular Season Matchups with Blue Jays?

43:24 Write the Script for the Phillies Climbing Out of 2-0 Deficit

51:29 Name! That! Dude! (Playoff Edition)

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Eno and DVR discuss Game 2 fallout from both NLDS series, where the Dodgers turned an excellent start from Blake Snell and a four-run seventh inning into a 4-3 win to take a 2-0 series lead. They also wonder why the Phillies stuck with their plan to bunt trailing by one with the game-tying run at second base in the ninth inning (and no outs!) and look at the Dodgers' effective use of the Wheel Play. Plus, they discuss the Brewers' three-homer barrage in Milwaukee, a three-inning relief appearance from effectively wild Jacob Misiorowski, and a few non-playoff considerations with teams facing several arbitration raises this winter.

Rundown

1:08 Phillies-Dodgers: A 2-0 Lead Headed to L.A.

6:18 The Bunt That May Haunt Phillies Fans All Winter

19:21 Brewers-Cubs: A Trio of Homers Propels Brewers to 2-0 Series Lead

22:57 Jacob Misiorowski: Touches 104.3 In Relief Outing

29:42 The Rest of the Brewers' Game 2 Pitching Plan

37:08 Any 2-0 Series Primed to Go Five Games?

43:38 Beyond the Playoffs: MLB Trade Rumors Arbitration Projections

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Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of Division Series matchups as the Dodgers took Game 1 from the Phillies, and the Brewers' offense erupted for six runs in the bottom of the first in Milwaukee en route to a Game 1 win over the Cubs. Plus, they discuss the Blue Jays' 2-0 lead of the Yankees on the strength of two impressive days from their bats, and an excellent start from rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 2, and the Mariners-Tigers series that is tied at 1-1, with plenty of early plot twists.

Rundown

5:32 Phillies-Dodgers: A Huge Teoscar Hernández Homer

14:56 Brewers-Cubs: An Early Eruption for the Brewers' Bats

22:40 Blue Jays-Yankees: Jays Push Yankees to Brink of Elimination with Huge Weekend

35:10 Mariners-Tigers: Bonus Baseball in Game 1, a Seattle Win Over Skubal in Game 2?!

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Eno and DVR discuss their final takeaways from the Wild Card Round including Cam Schlittler's excellent showing in Game 3 against the Red Sox, and the series-clinching wins from the Cubs and Tigers before moving onto the Division Series matchups.

Matt Gelb and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic join the show to break down the heavyweight battle between the Phillies and Dodgers, before Eno and DVR examine three other intriguing Division Series matchups with Brewers-Cubs, Blue Jays-Yankees, and Mariners-Tigers set to get underway Saturday.

Rundown

0:53 Cam Schlittler Dominates in Series-Clinching Start Against Red Sox

7:09 The Cubs' Use Similar Script in Game 1 to Close Out Padres

11:53 The Tigers Pull Away with a Big Seventh Inning

18:39 Matt Gelb Joins the Show to Discuss the Phillies

31:42 Fabian Ardaya Joins the Show to Discuss the Dodgers

49:01 Matchup Preview: Brewers vs. Cubs

57:13 Matchup Preview: Blue Jays vs. Yankees

1:07:01 Matchup Preview: Mariners vs. Tigers

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Eno and DVR discuss the Guardians' eighth-inning eruption and how they might be a lineup with an approach that doesn't perfectly align with their tools. Plus, they wonder how the Padres will deploy their excellent bullpen after using a few key arms on consecutive days to draw level with the Cubs, the Yankees-Red Sox series unsurprisingly going to the three-game Wild Card Round max, Roki Sasaki landing in the Dodgers' bullpen at the exact right time, and the curious pitching plan employed by the Reds, especially in Wednesday's elimination game.

Rundown

0:53 Tigers-Guardians: An Improbable Five-Run Eighth Inning

8:00 George Valera: A Ghost of Guardians Prospect Lists Past

13:43 Mike Shildt Leans on the Elite San Diego Bullpen

21:55 How Deep Will Yu Darvish Go in Game 3?

25:45 Red Sox-Yankees: Of Course It Was Going Three

33:43 Reds-Dodgers: Roki Sasaki Looks Very Good in Relief

41:14 Questioning The Reds' Pitching Plans in the Short Series

48:46 The Reds' Surprising, Long-Standing Offensive Woes

53:19 Wondering What's Next for the Reds

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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Tarik Skubal's dominant performance in Game 1 against the Guardians, a calculated risk in Cleveland with Chase DeLauter's MLB debut in Game 2, a flexible role for Daniel Palencia in the Cubs' playoff bullpen, the Yankees' decision to bring Jazz Chisholm Jr. off the bench despite improvements against lefties and a 30-30 season, and the Dodgers' eruption against Reds ace Hunter Greene.

Rundown

0:57 Tarik Skubal Dominates; The Case for Backing Up the Brinks Truck

4:15 Chase DeLauter Gets the Nod in Center Field for Game 2

9:34 Daniel Palencia's Impressive Showing Against San Diego

12:41 Jackson Merrill's Costly Decision to Bunt

16:33 Yankees-Red Sox, Plenty of Questions!

28:00 Breaking From Regular Season Plans at a Critical Time

33:57 Is Eno Ready to Waffle to the Dodgers?

43:11 Brian Snitker Out as Manager in Atlanta

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Eno, Britt and DVR discuss their full bracket predictions with growing concerns about the amount of folks on the Phillies-Mariners bandwagon (Eno, the King of Waffles, comes through again!). Beyond the playoffs, they're joined by Tim Britton to discuss the keys behind the Mets' stunning collapse, and they discuss a few managerial vacancies with changes coming in Texas, San Francisco, and Minnesota.

Rundown

6:54 A Lot of Phillies-Mariners Love

15:16 The Inevitable Path to Chalk When Picking in the Playoffs

21:32 Not Much Correlates to Postseason Success

26:43 Tim Britton Joins the Show to Discuss the Mets' Collapse

35:47 Chances of Another Pete Alonso Reunion?

44:27 News & Notes from the Playoffs

52:10 Beyond the Playoffs: The Manager Carousel is Spinning

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The playoff field is set! Eno and DVR break down the four Wild Card Round matchups and make predictions for the Best-of-3 series getting underway Tuesday (full playoff predictions coming in Part 2, released Tuesday). The American League matchups will feature two division rivalries with the Yankees-Red Sox and Guardians-Tigers matchups, while the Cubs will host the Padres and the Dodgers will host the Reds, who overtook in the Mets in the final days of the regular season to secure their spot.

Rundown

2:20 Yankees v. Red Sox in the Wild Card Round

13:09 Guardians v. Tigers, Revenge Opportunity for Detroit

23:29 Cubs vs. Padres, A Pod Divided

32:34 Dodgers v. Reds; Cincinnati Playing with House Money?

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Eno and DVR discuss a few injury updates ahead of the final weekend of the regular season and share a quick breakdown of the viewing guide with two divisions and Wild Card spots still up for grabs in the final days of the season. Plus, they discuss a few second-half surprises among hitters, before Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah drops by with the final Taste of the Majors review of the 2025 season, and a few thoughts on how to manage endgame ottoneu pickups.

Rundown

1:41 Kyle Tucker Returns on Friday; Cade Horton Might be OK?

5:16 Trea Turner: Not Guaranteed to Return This Weekend

6:42 Nick Lodolo: Groin Injury on Thursday Not Deemed Serious

9:36 Weekend Viewing Guide: Playoff Battles in the Balance

23:45 Noteworthy Second-Half Hitters

39:11 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Joins the Show!

Strategy Talk: Final ottoneu Adds

59:00 Reviewing The Atlanta Dog

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Eno & Trevor grab the wheel as DVR is out today and there is a lot to talk about with all the crazy races coming down to the wire in the last few days of the regular season. They talk about the Guardians taking over 1st place, Tong struggles vs the Cubs, the NL Wild Card, Mariners clinching the AL West, who is the AL MVP and what is going on with the Mets' starting pitching.

Rundown

1:01- Recapping Guardians-Tigers Game 2

8:51- Crochet dominates Blue Jays

16:45- Tong struggles vs Cubs

21:28- NL Wild Card Race craziness

25:52- Mariners clinch AL West

26:50- Judge or Raleigh for AL MVP?

41:50- Should Seattle rest guys?

46:28- Tracking fatigue

52:35- What happened to the Mets' starting pitching?

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DVR is off today, so Eno is joined by Jed Lowrie to talk about everything baseball. They break down the challenge system coming to MLB, some news you should know, an update on the big races still going on, managerial impact on beating run differential and what is going on with Riley Greene.

Rundown

:46- Challenge system is coming to MLB

15:10- Patrick Zapulski is the new Rays owner

18:50- Astros sinking, fell all the way out, for now

24:54- Santander activated & Manoah DFA'd in Toronto

26:15- AL East is still up for grabs

28:48- Guardians take Game 1 of their series vs Detriot

32:40- Managerial impact on beating run differential

48:50- What's going on with Riley Greene?

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DVR is off today, so Eno goes solo with a few guests along the way. The Athletic's Blue Jays writer Mitch Bannon joins Eno first to talk about crazy season for the Jays. He breaks down the play for the bullpen and starting rotation for the Playoffs, he gives an update on Bo Bichette and if Anthony Santander could have an impact for the Jays. Next, The Athletic's Padres writer Dennis Lin joins Eno. He talks about the Padres clinching a Playoff berth last night, the plan for the starting rotation going forward, what to make of Manny Machado's slump and the Padres love of bunting.

Rundown

:55- Pirates Call Up Hunter Barco

2:30- Albies suffers a hamate fracture

4;06- Masyn Winn to undergo knee surgery

5;02- Braves sign Charlie Morton

6:30- Mitch Bannon joins the show

7:00- Worst to First season is crazy

11:55- Pitching plans for the Playoffs

20:34-Update on Bo Bichette

22:48- Can Anthony Santander have an impact?

26:38- Dennis Lin joins the show

27:35- Padres clinch a Playoff spot last night

29:00- Rollercoaster season continues

29:40- Plan for the starting rotation in the Playoffs

34:00- What's going on with Manny Machado

35:26- Update on Xander Bogaerts

39:03- Why do the Padres love to bunt?

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Chaos scenarios are unfolding in the battle for the AL Central, and Wild Card spots in both leagues. Eno and DVR discuss the upcoming Tigers-Guardians series that will shape the division battle, the Reds' four-game sweep over the Cubs that has vaulted Cincinnati ahead of the Mets (on a tie-breaker) for the final NL Wild Card position with one week remaining. Plus, they discuss injuries for Brandon Woodruff, Pablo López, and Chris Bassitt, and take a look back at where the top pitchers in 2025 were taken during draft season. 

Rundown

6:11 The Guardians Are One Game Back in the AL Central!

13:47 Mariners Sweep Astros (Zombies over Witches), Three-Game Lead in AL West

19:56 Does Late-Season Lead to Playoff Success?

26:57 The Reds' Final Week Matchups

29:18 Brandon Woodruff Suffers a Lat Strain; Brewers' Rotation Outlook for Playoffs

36:48 Where Did Elly De La Cruz's Power Go in the Second Half?

40:53 Bryan Woo's Early Exit (Pectoral Strain)

51:04 Where Did The Top Starting Pitchers Come From in 2025?

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Eno and DVR discuss Hunter Greene's timely completely game shutout against the Cubs as the Reds attempt to hang around in the battle for an NL Wild Card, Clayton Kershaw's announcement that he will retire at the end of the 2025 season, the Guardians' long road back toward finding an AL Wild Card, and the late-season surge from Sandy Alcantara. Plus, they discuss Eury Pérez's sharp home/road splits, Trevor Story's great year for the Red Sox, and a few weekend waiver-wire considerations for the final pickups in weekly leagues.

Rundown

2:22 Hunter Greene: Keeps Reds' Wild Card Hopes Alive w/CGSHO

7:25 Brady Singer Exceeds Expectations in Cincinnati

14:52 Clayton Kershaw: Announces Plan to Retire After 2025 Season

20:18 The Guardians' Improbable Push Back Toward the Postseason

25:48 Sandy Alcantara is...Back?

31:35 Post Tommy John Surgery Peaks & Outlooks

43:14 Eury Pérez's Sharp Home/Road Splits

49:58 Trevor Story and a Decision for the Red Sox

57:30 Weekend Waiver Wire Considerations

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Astros' early-week sweep of the Rangers, setting up a critical weekend series with the Mariners for control of the AL West, perception of the Cubs in September as they secured their playoff berth Wednesday despite a late IL stint from Kyle Tucker. Plus, they take a look at the struggles of Tanner Scott, the rebound from Trevor Rogers, and a potential fit for the Orioles' GM vacancy as they aim to turn the page on a disappointing 2025 campaign.

Rundown

1:06 Zombies vs. Witches for Control of the AL West?

5:33 The Guardians Are Hanging Around

12:56 The Cubs Clinch a Postseason Berth

17:59 Why Is Tanner Scott Getting Hit So Often In-Zone?

29:54 Trevor Rogers' Massive 2025 Rebound

47:53 Finding a GM to Work with Mike Elias in Baltimore

54:55 What Do You Want From Scouting Departments?

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Eno, DVR and Jed discuss Shohei Ohtani's latest absurd feat in a game that his team somehow lost -- five no-hit innings, and his 50th home run of the season -- and injury updates on Yordan Alvarez, Trevor Megill and Willson Contreras. Plus, they take another look at the NL playoff picture, where the D-backs have entered the chat and are causing problems for the Giants, very early takeaways from Bryce Eldridge's debut, and the long-term swing-and-miss expectations for James Wood.

Rundown

1:15 Shohei Ohtani Tosses Five No-Hit Innings, Swats 50th Homer; Dodgers Lose

4:59 A Yordan Alvarez Update

12:58 Trevor Megill Slowed by Soreness

16:17 Willson Contreras: Season Over w/Biceps Strain

18:38 Checking In on the NL Playoff Races

30:50 The First MLB Look: Bryce Eldridge

44:03 Reverse Mailbag: Will James Wood Always Have an Elevated K%?

58:20 The Downside of Specialization

1:08:00 Coach Eno's Corner: Establishing Credibility

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Eno and DVR are joined by Matt Gelb to discuss the Phillies on the heels of their NL East-clinching win over the Dodgers on Monday night. Plus, they dig into the impressive debut of Trey Yesavage and a mailbag question about batter vs. pitcher splits being a regular part of in-broadcast conversation. Finally, Chandler Rome returns to discuss the injury woes that have plagued that Astros throughout the season.

Rundown

3:33 The Importance of Cristopher Sánchez

8:55 What Are the Phillies Sorting Out in the Final Two Weeks?

12:23 Overlooked Players Behind the Stars?

17:29 How Does Ranger Suárez Keep Doing This?

20:15 Trey Yesavage: Impresses in MLB Debut

31:15 Why Do Broadcasts Bring Up Batter vs. Pitcher Splits

37:52 Chandler Rome Joins the Show (Still No Yordan Alvarez Update)

41:02 Baseball Prospectus' Injury Ledger Highlights Impact of Astros Injuries

52:31 Josh Hader & Isaac Paredes Status Checks

57:08 How Will They Weather Pitching Injuries if the Bats Don't Wake Up?

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Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of baseball including the day-to-day injury for Tarik Skubal, Jose Altuve's foot, two prospect promotions -- Bryce Eldridge for the Giants and Trey Yesavage for the Blue Jays -- and updates on Kyle Tucker and Cole Ragans as the final fortnight of the MLB regular season begins.

Rundown

0:58 Tarik Skubal: Could Make Next Schedule Start Despite Side Injury

3:15 Jose Altuve: Slowed by Foot Injury; Huge Series w/Rangers on Tap

9:41 Bryce Eldridge: Joins the Giants

18:49 Trey Yesavage: Gets the Call to Toronto

24:42 Seiya Suzuki's Second-Half Drop-Off

30:57 Brandon Woodruff: Start Moved Back to Wednesday; Impact of Extra Rest in Playoffs?

34:06 Cole Ragans, Will Smith & Kodai Senga

36:47 The Twins' Second-Half Baserunning Changes

43:30 Other Big Series This Week

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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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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another injury for the Astros with Luis Garcia's return to the injured list, a bullpen role down the stretch for Chase Burns in Cincinnati and the possibility of a similar approach with Roki Sasaki from the Dodgers. Plus, they consider how they might pitch to George Springer, who continues to have a resurgence in his age-35 campaign, and they look at the Framing Leaderboard against hitters.

Rundown

3:11 Luis Garcia Returns to the IL with Elbow Injury

5:58 Chase Burns Activated; Moves to Reds' Bullpen

14:42 Roki Sasaki's Paths Into the Dodgers' Pitching Plans

23:52 George Springer's Rebound (How I'd Pitch This Guy)

34:51 Framing Runs by Batter: What Does It Tell Us?

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Eno, DVR and Jed discuss Tyler Glasnow's excellent outing Monday after a recent scratch due to back tightness, and the waning importance of the regular season for a team that is built to win the World Series. Plus, they examine several hitters having career years in hopes of determining which seasons are peaks, and which are the beginning of a new, sustainable level.

Rundown

1:20 Tyler Glasnow's Back Appears to be Fine

5:00 A Nice Outing for Chase Dollander; The Usual 'Coors' Problem

12:14 Downside of 'World Series or Bust'?

Craig Goldstein of BP 'The Dodgers Are Ruining Baseball' ($):

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48:50 50+ Homers From Cal Raleigh Probably Isn't a New Level

1:03:14 A Follow-Up on Bats, Taylor Trammell's 'Illegal' Bat

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Eno and DVR discuss a hamstring injury for Trea Turner, who has built a strong case to be considered for NL MVP honors in his age-32 season. Plus, they take a look around the league after another busy weekend and take stock of the still crowded AL Wild Card race, the Dodgers' shrinking lead (one game) in the NL West, and a few waiver wire observations.

Rundown

5:00 Trea Turner: Slowed by Hamstring Strain (Grade 1, placed on IL after episode was recorded)

11:10 Bobby Witt Jr.'s Back Spasms; Cole Ragans' First Rehab Start

19:21 The Dodgers' Lead in the NL West Shrinks to One Game

27:12 Daniel Palencia's Injury; Checking In on the Cubs' Bullpen

33:20 Byron Buxton Swats 30th Homer; Leaves Early After HBP

37:03 A Rough Outing for Bubba Chandler

42:36 Where the Money Went: Parker Meadows, Daylen Lile & Zack Gelof

53:13 Managing Lineups in Crunch Time Scenarios

1:01:07 Juan Soto: The NL MVP?

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Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss the Yankees' top-to-bottom power output and Jazz Chisholm's past calendar year (30-30 club!) as he deals with a pair of knee contusions down the stretch. Plus, they dig into the Mariners' hold on the final Wild Card spot in the American League, despite a recent 6-14 stretch in their last 20 games. Do the park factors in at T-Mobile Park lead us to miscalculate the true talent in Seattle? They also discuss the Padres' lack of power in 2025 -- which was at least partially addressed by their additions at the Trade Deadline -- and the Yankees' request for umpires to inspect Taylor Trammell's bat (update: MLB confirmed that the bat was illegal akin to an impermissible glove, without any competitive advantage gained), before discussing a few weekend waiver wire considerations.

Rundown

1:31 Jazz Chisholm Jr.: Diagnosed with Two Knee Contusions

4:00 Power Up & Down the Yankees' Lineup

10:13 By the Numbers the Mariners Are Safe, Are the Numbers Lying?

16:54 Teams Ranked By Top-Three Starting Pitchers (Includes Non-Playoff Teams)

23:59 Who Are You Buying As the Most Credible Threat to Seattle?

31:42 Is the Padres' Lack of Power an Overlooked Concern?

40:23 The Yankees Request an Examination of Taylor Trammell's Bat

48:08 Weekend Waiver Preview

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Eno and Trevor discuss some of the big news you might have missed, Trevor's boxes being used by Cade Povich, Trevor's take on the Valdez-Salazer cross up, the importance of rookies during September and the Playoffs and what to make of the Mets rotation after they called up 3 of their top prospects.

Rundown

1:05- Spencer Arrighetti to the IL

6:52- Sung-Mun Song wants to be posted

19:18- Trevor Rogers turnaround in 2025

27:38- Cade Povich uses Trevor’s boxes

35:42- Trevor’s Take on the Framer-Salazar cross up

42:10- Importance of rookies during Sept & playoffs

44;26- What do the Mets do with their rotation?

52:33- Cade Horton’s grips

58:28- Payton Tolle could be interesting

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Eno, DVR and Jed discuss an unusual sequence with Framber Valdez and catcher Cesár Salazar during Tuesday's game against the Yankees, tempers flaring early in Colorado after a first-inning Rafael Devers homer off of Kyle Freeland, a Shohei Ohtani hitting a 120 MPH long ball off of Bubba Chandler. Plus, a tricky offseason on tap in Arizona for Mike Hazen and company, what they're watching beyond the playoff races in September, and bullpen fatigue considerations during the final month.

Rundown

1:08 Framber Valdez & César Salazar Get Crossed Up

10:51 Benches Clear, Multiple Ejections in Colorado

16:12 Shohei Ohtani Hits a 120 MPH Homer

19:57 A Season-Ending Injury for Lourdes Gurriel Jr.; A Challenging Offseason Ahead in Arizona

27:40 What Guides Your Baseball Viewing Choices in September?

46:50 Bring Back Larger September Roster Expansion

51:43 Bullpen Fatigue: Factors to Consider

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Eno and DVR discuss a flurry of news from the long weekend including moves to the IL for MacKenzie Gore (shoulder), Edward Cabrera (elbow) and Jason Adam (quad), returns from Chris Sale and Jackson Chourio, a highly unusual home run from Trevor Story courtesy of the Pesky Pole at Fenway, and a few intriguing promotions from Sept. 1 roster expansion including Reds prospect Sal Stewart.

Rundown

1:17 MacKenzie Gore: Placed on IL w/Shoulder Inflammation; Familiar Fade?

4:44 Edward Cabrera: Career Year Cut Short by Elbow Sprain

9:06 Jason Adam: Ruptures Left Quad Tendon

12:23 Jackson Chourio & Chris Sale Return from the IL

15:07 Kodai Senga's Struggles, Potential to Lose Rotation Spot

22:40 Ha-Seong Kim: Claimed Off Waivers by Atlanta

32:09 Trevor Story's Unusual Homer at Fenway Park

46:03 Sal Stewart Headlines Roster Expansion Callups & Returns

57:54 Long-Term League Toss-Up: Payton Tolle v. Jonah Tong

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Eno and DVR discuss Kyle Schwarber's four-homer night as he ascends NL MVP ballots, Corey Seager's latest absence, a bout of pitch tipping for Ryan Helsley, Ozzie Albies' second-half return to health, and several options to consider on the waiver wire this weekend, including Mets rookie Jonah Tong, whose delivery and elite strikeout rates are drawing comps to Tim Lincecum.

Rundown

1:59 Kyle Schwarber: Joins Exclusive Four-Homer Game Club

8:02 Corey Seager: Out Following Appendectomy, Injuries Piling Up in Texas

14:50 Ryan Helsley: Struggling with Pitch Tipping

20:53 Ozzie Albies: Wrist Injury Behind Extended Struggles in 2025?

24:56 Nolan McLean: Comps & A Shallow League Consideration?

30:27 Jonah Tong: Set to Debut Friday; Tim Lincecum Comps?

36:50 Payton Tolle: Joining the Red Sox on Friday

41:49 New Arrivals vs. Other Starting Pitchers on the Wire

50:56 Bullpen Help: Abner Uribe & Ryan Walker

54:29 Bats to Consider Thanks to Playing Time Bumps

1:01:14 Long Weekend Viewing Guide

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the quality of the Brewers' bullpen with Trevor Megill on the IL due to a flexor strain, Luis Robert's 2026 outlook as his season appears to be over, Bryan Woo's ascent to ace-level results, and what we've learned in Year 1 with the A's in West Sacramento as their position player core comes together. Plus, they consider the possibility of an in-season MLB tournament, before playing the latest installment of 'Name! That! Dude!'.

Rundown

3:06 Trevor Megill to the IL; The Brewers' Bullpen Without Megill

6:53 Luis Robert Jr.: Another Injury-Shortened Campaign

14:34 Bryan Woo's Excellent Stretch; Ace-Level Results

26:52 What Have We Learned About the A's in West Sacramento?

41:01 In-Season Tournaments in the Future?

53:35 Name! That! Dude! (Season Series Before Episode: Trevor 4, Eno 1)

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Eno, DVR and Jed discuss a six-game suspension for Willson Contreras (which he has appealed) as part of a frustrating season for the Cardinals and wonder if he might be on the move this winter with two years remaining on his five-year deal with St. Louis. Plus, they discuss the return of Kyle Bradish, and key injuries to Nathan Eovaldi and Randy Rodriguez, before digging into one of the most fascinating presentations from Eno's trip to Saberseminar -- Stephen Sutton-Brown's modeling of batters tracking pitches and how swing shapes are influenced by early information.

Rundown

1:15 Willson Contreras: Appealing A Six-Game Suspension

8:14 Kyle Bradish is Back!

12:48 Nathan Eovaldi: Season Likely Over with Rotator Cuff Strain

21:17 Randy Rodriguez Placed on IL w/Elbow Sprain

23:55 How Swing Decisions & Shapes May Be Influenced by Early Information

35:34 A Study About Hitting That Informs Pitching Plans

44:40 How Many Teams Are Ahead On This?

57:08 Say Something Nice....

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Eno and DVR discuss Cal Raleigh's latest feat -- a 50-homer season -- as he continues to chase down Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise-record for home runs in a season and Mickey Mantle's (!) record for most home runs by a switch-hitter in MLB history. Plus, they discuss candidates for Reliever of the Year in 2025 before the award joins the BBWAA slate in 2026, they also draft (likely) non-playoff teams this season with the best chance of reaching the playoffs a year from now, and they continue looking ahead by discussing a few surprises from Rob DiPietro's 2026 Meatball Draft.

Rundown

1:23 Cal Raleigh Reaches 50-Homer Milestone

5:56 Reliever of the Year Candidates; Official Award Coming in 2026

12:17 (Likely) Non-Playoff Teams in 2025 w/Best Chance in 2026

24:23 DVR Torn Between the Twins and Guardians for Next Season

32:39 Rob DiPietro's 2026 Meatball Draft!

36:50 Eno's Trust in a Mookie Betts Rebound

45:16 Ozzie Albies Slides Outside the Top 150

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Eno and DVR discuss Zack Wheeler's Thoracic Outlet Syndrome diagnosis and the lengthy timetable for his recovery, Aaron Nola's return to the Phillies' rotation, an eight-year extension for Samuel Basallo and whether that will prompt the Orioles to trade Adley Rutschman this winter. Plus, Eno shares a few interesting takeaways from this year's Saberseminar in Chicago, and they examine a new offering from Shane Bieber, who pitched well in his first start back from the IL for the Blue Jays. 

Rundown

1:30 Zack Wheeler: Diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

8:40 Aaron Nola: Sharp in Second Start Back from IL

12:27 Samuel Basallo's Eight-Year Extension w/Orioles

21:32 Yordan Alvarez: Scheduled to Return to Tuesday

24:39 Eno's Pitching Mechanics: Side View

28:50 Saberseminar Takeaways

34:33 Wind Applied Metrics & A Ridiculous Homer

43:56 Pitchers Forcing Bad Swing Decisions

51:13 Shane Bieber Is Back with a Kick-Change

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Eno and DVR answer several mailbag questions covering the turnaround of Gavin Williams and the recent struggles of Spencer Strider before examining several options to consider this weekend as pickups on the waiver wire from shallow-league options (Bryce Miller, Cam Schlittler) to two-start pitchers for the upcoming week and the recently-promoted Parker Messick in Cleveland.

Rundown

4:40 Making Sense of Gavin Williams' Progression in 2025

11:52 Chandler Simpson & Building Rosters with Similar Players

19:43 Buying Chris Paddack & Charlie Morton Sticking in the Tigers' Rotation?

22:12 Dropping Spencer Strider in Redraft Leagues?

27:29 Pitchers to Consider on the Waiver Wire This Weekend

36:19 Cam Schlittler's Move Into Shallow Leagues

43:09 The Search for Long-Term Closers in Baltimore & Oakland

49:05 Hitters to Consider: Daylen Lile, Wenceel Pérez & a Luke Keaschall Toss-Up

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Eno and DVR discuss an early exit for Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday night and consider how his workload on the mound might be handled in 2026, and Zach Neto's long-term outlook as a player showing 30-homer, 30-steal skills. Plus, they consider the benefits of MLB's plan to expand to 32 teams, and Stephen Nesbitt's well-designed realignment that would actually preserve the American and National Leagues. They also look at the massive step forward from Maikel Garcia as the Royals are hanging around the American League Wild Card race as September draws closer.

Rundown

1:00 Shohei Ohtani Leaves Early with Thigh Bruise; Ohtani Pitching Outlook for 2026

9:19 Zach Neto: X-Rays Negative, Long-Term Outlook on the Strength of 2025 Growth?

18:00 The Big Plan: MLB's Next Round of Expansion & Realignment

26:24 The Nesbitt Plan: Realignment Proposal

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36:13 The Royals Are Hanging Around

42:53 Pitching Development in Kansas City

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Eno and Jed discuss Bubba Chandler finally getting called up, whether Aaron Judge and Boone are on the same page about his injury, what is going on with Ketel Marte and the D-backs, the current state of the Orioles, and what to expect from some of the recently promoted prospects in Baltimore. 

Rundown

2:50 Bubba Chandler Finally Gets Called Up

7:15 Are Aaron Judge & Aaron Boone on the Same Page?

11:35 Jacob deGrom’s Next Start to Be Skipped Due to Fatigue

16:35 Is Ketel Marte Getting Shade in Arizona, or Is It a Misunderstanding?

22:10 Jed's Experience in Player’s Only Meetings

32:12 The Current State of the Orioles

37:45 Samuel Basallo Could be the Real Deal

47:00 What to Expect from Dylan Beavers

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Eno and DVR discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season so far, the almost certain impact of injuries on the summer struggles of Kyle Tucker, and Jordan Westburg's steady skills around trips to the IL in his second full season with the Orioles.Plus, Tim Britton joins the show to discuss the Mets' recent woes, the questions the team will try to answer between now and October, another injury hurdle for Francisco Alvarez, and the future of Pete Alonso with the organization.

Rundown

1:03 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Dealing w/Hamstring Injury

5:45 Kyle Tucker: Getting Days Off Due to Slump

14:07 Jordan Westburg: Left Early w/Right Ankle Discomfort

18:07 Tim Britton Joins the Show!

23:18 Struggles of the Current Mets Starters

30:09 Francisco Alvarez to the IL with Right Thumb Injury

36:17 Solving the Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio Problem

40:07 Re-Assessing Pete Alonso's Free-Agent Market

46:00 Are the Mets Still Playoff-Bound in 2025?

47:47 Parker Messick Gets the Call

51:43 Colson Montgomery's Early Exit, Long-Term Outlook

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Eno and DVR discuss a serious health situation for Zack Wheeler, who had surgery to address a blood clot near his right shoulder. Plus, the wear-and-tear injuries pick up as the calendar reaches the second-half of August as Jackson Merrill is dealing with an ankle issue, Max Muncy returns to the IL, and Kyle Stowers lands on the shelf with an oblique injury.

Rundown

2:32 A Scary Health Situation for Zack Wheeler

3:56 Samuel Basallo Gets the Call

6:41 Jackson Merrill: Slowed by Ankle Injury

10:28 Max Muncy Goes Back to the IL w/Oblique Injury

13:46 Kyle Stowers & Added Risk for High-End Bat Speed?

19:17 Cade Horton and Future Strikeout Rate Growth

30:58 What's Going On with Second-Half Kyle Manzardo?

36:54 Where the Money Went: Nolan McLean's Debut, Braxton Ashcraft Stretches Out & A Change for Brandon Young

55:37 Jonah Tong's Triple-A Debut & Other News & Notes

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Tough Starting Pitcher Rankings for the Rest of 2025Eno and DVR wish FanGraphs a Happy 20th Birthday and discuss several tough rankings from Eno's final list for the 2025 season including Logan Webb, Dylan Cease, Shohei Ohtani, and Chase Burns, along with the surprising lefties -- Andrew Abbott, Jacob Lopez, and Trevor Rogers -- as the stretch run approaches. They also look at a few intriguing names on the waiver this weekend including the recently-promoted Owen Caissie, and Nolan McLean ahead of his MLB debut against the Mariners on Saturday.Plus, Niv Shah joins the show to discuss late-season ottoneu strategy with players unlikely to be kept and how to approach trading with loans versus dropping a player in hopes of a cascading effect that puts other interesting players onto waivers, and our Senior Hot Correspondent ranks the eight Taste of the Majors hot dogs from the season so far

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Rundown

4:12 Updates on Ronald Acuña Jr., Pablo López & Michael King

10:30 Padres-Dodgers & Great Weekend Series On Tap

21:09 Logan Webb: A Tough Rank Up Top?

25:22 Dylan Cease's Rebound & Cade Horton's Surge

31:50 Shohei Ohtani's Workload Increasing to Win Eligibility Levels

35:55 Chase Burns' Late-Season Limitations

40:40 Owen Caissie's Promotion & Playing Time Outlook

43:49 Nolan McLean Headed to the Mets' Rotation

48:18 Forrest Whitley is Pitching Well at Triple-A

53:07 LODEM Kings as Tough Rankings Too

55:02 Talking Keeper Trade/Drop Strategy w/Niv Shah

1:09:27 Taste of the Majors: Power Rankings in Mid-August

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the battle atop the AL West before examining the Phillies' case for the 'Best Team in Baseball' crown thanks to excellent starting pitching at the continued improvement of Cristopher Sánchez and Kyle Schwarber putting up career-best numbers in his age-32 season. Plus, they look at four intriguing starting pitchers getting a late-season opportunity.

Rundown

1:12 A Look at the AL West as Josh Hader Gets a Second Opinion & Yordan Alvarez Inches Toward a Return

7:01 Dylan Crews is Back; Nathaniel Lowe DFA'd by the Nationals

11:38 The Phillies' Case for 'Best Team in Baseball'

16:43 Cristopher Sánchez's Rise to Ace-Level Performance

29:59 Kyle Schwarber's Career-Year at Age-32 (How I'd Pitch This Guy)

40:18 Injuries Keeping the Gap Between Teams Around the League Smaller?

50:14 Nerding Out: Four Starting Pitchers We're Intrigued By

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the Red Sox's 'quiet' ascent to the second-place spot in the AL East on the strength of a lineup that is tied for fifth in wOBA and wonder if the pitching is deep enough to make the team dangerous if they reach the playoffs. Plus, they discuss how players change over the course of the season, and a round of injury news items including a follow-up on Astros closer Josh Hader.

Rundown

1:05 Assessing the Red Sox in mid-August

9:15 Is the Current Success of the Pitching Staff Successful?

12:53 An Improving Bullpen, Not Without Questions

15:55 Dustin May & The Importance of Fastball Mix

23:09 How Do They Stack Up Against the Blue Jays?

30:13 How Players Change Over the Course of the Season?

40:05 How Does Velocity Hold Up When Fatigue Sets In?

45:18 'First-Half' and 'Second-Half' Players

53:18 Other News & Notes: Adolis García, Félix Bautista, Zach Eflin & Miguel Vargas

1:00:43 The A's Young Pitching is Intriguing, Will It Work in Sacramento?

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Eno and DVR discuss the Astros' bullpen as Josh Hader is slowed by a shoulder injury, the return of Cristian Javier to the rotation, plus on the first installment of 'The Checklist', they discuss the seasons of Ben Rice, Bo Bichette and Geraldo Perdomo.

Cody Stavenhagen joins the program to discuss the Tigers, whose underwhelming additions at the Trade Deadline may come into question without a deep run in October.

Rundown

1:05 Josh Hader: Sent for Imaging Due to Shoulder Soreness

4:54 Cristian Javier: Shows New Sinker in Return to Rotation

10:08 Shane McClanahan: Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

13:57 Ben Rice: Increasing Time Behind the Plate

23:31 Bo Bichette: Buying the 2025 Rebound?

27:08 Geraldo Perdomo: A Top-25 Hitter in 2025

30:42 Cody Stavenhagen Joins the Show to Talk Tigers!

35:16 Understanding Riley Greene's Mid-Summer Slump

40:42 A Deeper Lineup for This Year's Tigers?

45:21 An Underwhelming Trade Deadline

55:45 The Lack of Consistency with the Bats Despite a Higher Floor

1:02:06 A Very Strong System Capable of Bringing Long-Term Success

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Eno and DVR discuss the upcoming return of Hunter Greene for a critical juncture in the schedule, and if the Reds might have found an undervalued group of pitchers despite the tendencies of Great American Ball Park. Plus, they look at James Wood's recent slump and the potential impact on his 2026 value, Jo Adell's career-year, and the bloated ratios of Griffin Jax despite great underlying numbers before recapping where the money went in fantasy baseball leagues this weekend.

Rundown

1:31 Hunter Greene: Expected to Return on Wednesday

11:05 Michael King: A Two-Inning Outing in Weekend Return

13:07 Chris Sale: Rehab Start Coming Tuesday; Hurston Waldrep Changes

17:27 James Wood’s Recent Slump, 2026 Outlook

26:01 A Decision to Pinch-Hit for PCA Against JoJo Romero

31:53 Expecting Regression from Jeremy Peña After Career-Year?

34:18 Time to Believe in Jo Adell, Now and Forever?

37:56 Making Sense of Griffin Jax’s 2025 Struggles

43:24 Where the Money Went: Luis Gil, Cade Cavalli, and Jakob Marsee’s Speed Ceiling

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Eno and DVR discuss the surprising speed contributions from Josh Naylor that have helped make him a top-20 hitter in fantasy baseball leagues this season, Cade Cavalli's improved arsenal in his return to the Nationals' rotation, and several players to consider on the waiver wire this weekend.Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah joins the show to discuss the 'Oakland Dog', Jakob Marsee's surging roster rates, Carson Benge picking up a lot of steam thanks to an excellent start to his time at Double-A, and thinking about what can go right for Warming Bernabel as a 23-year-old getting an opportunity to play regularly at Coors Field.

Rundown

2:40 Josh Naylor's Early Exit, Surprising Speed Surge

9:05 Cade Cavalli's Stuff Improves Post Tommy John Surgery

14:45 Is Luke Keaschall the Next Jose Altuve?

23:19 Other Hitters of Interest: Dylan Beavers, C.J. Kayfus, Jesús Sánchez (Shallow League Appeal)

35:34 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns!

45:40 Jakob Marsee Roster Rates Continue to Rise

55:05 Warming Up to Warming Bernabel

59:55 Pitchers of Interest: Nestor Cortes, Joey Wentz, Riley O'Brien and Cristian Javier

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss history on tap this weekend when Jen Pawol will become the first woman to umpire a regular season MLB game, the return of Michael King (and potential adjustments for JP Sears in the Padres' organization), the ways in which hitters can make life difficult on opposing pitchers, the struggles of relievers in new roles and on new clubs since the Trade Deadline, and Eno's attempt to sort out which team has the best bullpen in baseball.

Rundown

0:51 Jen Pawol: First Woman to Umpire in MLB Regular Season

2:30 Michael King: Returning Saturday; Potential Adjustments for JP Sears

7:57 Gavin Williams: Takes No-Hit Bid Into the Ninth Inning on Wednesday

10:32 Which Division Is the Toughest on Pitchers in 2025?

17:10 What Makes a Pitcher's Job More Difficult?

26:08 WAR Surfing in Evaluating Pitchers (and Cy Young Award candidates)

31:06 Making Sense of Reliever Struggles Since the Trade Deadline

38:17 Chase Rates Jump in the Ninth Inning?!

43:28 Eno's Look at the Best Bullpens in Baseball

53:34 Devin Williams' Chase Contact Rate Spike (Q from Bitcloud)

1:01:48 George Kirby v. Joe Ryan in Long-Term Situations (Q from Sierra Six)

1:08:47 Shane Baz's Slider Changes (Q from Thiago Splitchange)

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Eno returns to discuss a contract extension for Roman Anthony and to help determine if the Yankees' defensive shortcomings are as bad as the internet might lead you to believe. Plus, DVR talks Brewers with Vinny Rottino of FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. What has helped propel the Brewers to the best record in baseball during the first week of August?

Rundown

2:03 Roman Anthony: Agrees to Eight-Year, $130M Extension

12:20 Aaron Judge is Back; the Yankees Are Still Spiraling

18:32 The Sloppy Mistakes That We Notice

29:00 Vinny Rottino Joins the Show to Talk Brewers

32:15 Jacob Misiorowski's Adjustments Since Spring Training

35:53 Brandon Woodruff's Impressive Return From Shoulder Surgery

41:46 Quinn Priester's Ascent in the Brewers' Rotation

46:34 Andrew Vaughn's Turnaround in Milwaukee

50:03 Brice Turang's Long-Term Power Potential

54:45 Jackson Chourio in Year 2

57:45 Sal Frelick Flying Under the Radar Outside of Milwaukee

1:00:37 The Glue Guys & An Organization In Sync?

1:08:53 Grayson Rodriguez: Elbow Debridement Surgery

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DVR is joined by Nando Di Fino and Ian Kahn for an Under the Radar reunion! The trio discusses the differences between the Dodgers' push for an elite rotation compared to the Padres' push for an elite bullpen, the Marlins effectively playing spoiler throughout the middle-third of the season, growing concern about the Yankees amidst a recent slide, a split on Spencer Jones' long-term outlook, and the Twins' production team magnanimous share of Jhoan Duran's entrance following his trade to Philly.

Rundown

0:57 The UTR Reunion Begins

4:13 Padres/Dodgers - Different Approaches to Building Out Pitching

9:00 Nando Guy Deep Cut: JP Sears Gets Fresh Start in San Diego

13:57 'Baltimore lineup finally....'

22:15 A Mailbag Question About Body Language (from: KigaKoyata)

27:18 'Marlins being bosses.'

31:39 'Yankees might be screwed.' (related to previous topic)

40:00 Is This a Good Trade that Nando Passed On?

49:55: 'Arte Moreno going for it.' (This isn't really going for it, is it?)

56:38 Scherzer

1:00:17 Philly's Jhoan Duran walk out.

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DVR is joined by Vlad Sedler of FTN Fantasy to discuss Austin Riley's return to the IL, Jacob Misiorowski's quick trip to the IL, Max Muncy's upcoming return, and the bizarre season of Tommy Edman before sharing some of the adjustments they make for the final two months of the season. Plus, they look back at where the money was spent this weekend on the waiver wire, and uncooperative weather for the Speedway Classic at Bristol.

Rundown

1:16 Austin Riley's Return to the IL

6:12 Jacob Misiorowski to the IL w/Tibia Contusion

10:40 Tommy Edman, Max Muncy, Blake Snell & a Blake Treinen Wobble

19:12 Tactical Adjustments for the Fantasy Baseball Stretch Run

28:46 Where the Money Went: Warming Up to Jakob Marsee?

40:15 Will the O's Let Coby Mayo Play Every Day Here on Out?

52:05 The Speedway Classic Draws a 'Fyre Festival' Comp

58:09 Rehab Assignment Updates: Shane Bieber & Michael King

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Eno and DVR discuss the fallout from this year's Trade Deadline and focus on several winners and losers with fresh opportunities on the teams that moved players with established roles.

Rundown

1:42 Ronald Acuña Jr.: Grade 1 Calf Strain

8:03 Jackson Chourio: Headed to the IL

11:55 Jonathan Aranda's Wrist Injury; Future Outlook

18:36 Bullpen Battle: The League's Top-Three Relief Units?

23:32 Saves Up for Grabs

36:34 Which Role Will Jack Perkins Land In?

42:51 Big Winners Among Hitters

1:01:54 Show Business

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Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss all of the happenings leading into the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline including the Padres' huge deal with the A's to land Mason Miller, trades that sent elite relievers to the Phillies (Jhoan Duran), Mets (Ryan Helsley) and Yankees (David Bednar), the Astros' reunion with Carlos Correa within a flurry of upgrades, Eugenio Suárez's move to Seattle, Shane Bieber to the Blue Jays, and much more.

Rundown

0:45 A.J. Preller Wreaks Havoc (Again) at the Trade Deadline

1:54 Mason Miller (and JP Sears) to the Padres

14:04 Jhoan Duran to the Phillies for Mick Abel & Eduardo Tait

19:12 The Mets Get Two Bullpen Upgrades (Ryan Helsey & Tyler Rogers)

24:32 Shane Bieber to the Blue Jays, Expectations Post-Injury?

30:08 Carlos Correa Goes Back to Houston as the Astros Make Several Moves

36:30 Ke'Bryan Hayes & the Reds' Upgrades

43:09 Eugenio Suárez: Lands in Seattle for Reasonable Three-Player Return

53:21 Ryan McMahon and David Bednar Lead the Yankees' Haul

59:14 Taylor Rogers & The Cubs' Moves

1:06:51 The Minnesota Bullpen Gets Cleaned Out

1:16:02 The Royals Make a Few Additions

1:21:55 The Twins Get Away From a Large Share of the Carlos Correa Deal

1:31:57 Late Deals & Small Swaps

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the Cubs' decision to extend President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer earlier this week, trend at the Trade Deadline from the past 25 years thanks to the research of the great Cespedes BBQ Crew, a few traded they would like to see, the surging Reds' deadline outlook, and what Guardians fans might look forward to amidst a disappointing 2025 season.

Rundown

1:26 Jed Hoyer Extended as Cubs President of Baseball Operations

11:20 Isaac Paredes' Hamstring Injury Worse Than Expected

17:56 Eno Seeks Upgrades for Phillies

21:30 Trade Deadline Trends From the Last 25 Years

28:44 Jed Finds a Catcher Upgrade for the Padres

36:16 The Reds Are Heating Up at a Great Time

48:02 Baseball at Bristol; Alternative Venues You'd Like to Play In

54:03 What Do Guardians Fans Have to Look Forward to?

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With: Jed Lowrie

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the passing of Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, whose HOF career influenced a generation of baseball players throughout the 80s and 90s.Plus, they discuss the debut of Carson Whisenhunt, adjusting to new catchers in-season, if measures to preserve the health of pitchers are showing signs of success, and how they would pitch to A's rookie Nick Kurtz, who continues to impress in Year 1.

Rundown

1:14 Cubs Legend Ryne Sandberg Passes Away at Age 65

5:56 Carson Whisenhunt Debuts, Shows Elite Changeup

8:37 Eno's Intrigue w/Carson Seymour

11:41 Danny Jansen to the Brewers; How Difficult Is It to Work with a New Catcher In-Season?

18:06 So, That's Why They Traded for Chris Paddack

24:23 Protecting Pitchers: Is Anything Working?

38:13 Bullpen Trends Over Time

46:48 How I'd Pitch This Guy: Nick Kurtz

59:22 Rich Hill DFA'd by Royals: Can You Name His 14 MLB Teams?

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With: Trevor May

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Eno and DVR discuss Emmanuel Clase's placement on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave through August 31st as MLB's sports betting probe continues. Plus, Ryan McMahon to the Yankees, a flexor strain for Aaron Judge, and a four-homer night from Nick Kurtz to kick off the weekend.

Rundown

0:57 Emmanuel Clase Placed on Non-Disciplinary Paid Administrative Leave as Part of MLB Gambling Investigation

10:33 Ryan McMahon Traded to the Yankees

16:04 Aaron Judge to the IL w/Flexor Strain

20:05 Seth Lugo Signs Extension w/Royals

27:18 Nick Kurtz's Four-Homer Game

32:52 Where the Money Went: Blake Treinen's Return

36:08 Intrigued by Troy Melton?

50:11 A Matt Shaw Comp From Eno

52:34 Rob Manfred Visits the Phillies' Clubhouse

59:06 Thomas White and Trey Yeasavage Are Cooking at Double-A

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Eno and DVR discuss the Mariners' addition of Josh Naylor via trade with the D-backs as the Seattle lineup gets another quality bat while reducing its swing-and-miss, and Taj Bradley's long-term outlook after a demotion to Triple-A.Plus, they discuss a few players to consider for keeper and dynasty leagues as fantasy trade deadlines approach -- including Roki Sasaki and Spencer Jones -- closer options for the O's as they trade relievers *and* have Félix Bautista on the IL, and Senior Hot Dog Correspondent checks into discuss 2025 draftees as ottoneu free agents, and the 'Cincinnati Dog' from Nats Park.