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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($):

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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

Stephen's Story ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6560635

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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