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It’s time to take a tour around the American League, and there’s plenty to unpack. Eno, Britt, and DVR begin in the AL East, where the Rays have surged into first place as the Yankees try to stay afloat without their captain, Aaron Judge. From there, they head to the AL Central to break down the surprising White Sox, the steady Guardians, and the disappointing Tigers. Finally, they wrap up in the AL West, where the Rangers sit atop the division and the Astros are left trying to prove they still have one more run in them.
Rundown:
1:35 Atop the AL East: The Rays Are Holding On, For Now!
6:09 The Yankees Weathering the Storm Without Aaron Judge
9:54 Jays, O’s & Red Sox Scrambling to Make Up Ground
12:25 A Case for the Blue Jays to Continue Buying
17:22 Most Likely to Rally: Blue Jays, Orioles, or Red Sox?
21:15 Key Injuries for Boston
22:15 Cleveland Pitching, Again
27:43 Can White Sox Build On a Surprising Start?
32:16 Eno’s Bold Prediction on the Tigers
38:23 The Twins Aren’t Bad: But Are They Stuck in the Middle?
46:04 What If Wyatt Langford & Corey Seager Get Healthy?
50:06 Does Anyone Still Like Houston?
59:59 Future Autopsies: 2026 Royals and 2026 Angels
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The first domino has fallen for two of baseball's most disappointing teams. Today, Eno and DVR break down the firings of Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and Angels GM Perry Minasian, what comes next for both clubs, and which managerial opening — between the Mets, Red Sox, and Phillies — offers the most upside. Plus, they take a closer look at this year's MLB players' poll from The Athletic, including the results that stood out most.
Rundown:
2:29 MLB’s Latest Proposal
5:00 Mets Fire Carlos Mendoza
6:48 Best Managerial Role: Mets, Red Sox, or Phillies?
16:54 Grade 3 Hip Flexor Strain for Marcus Semien
20:45 Tragedy in Venezuela
23:07 Konnor Griffin Returns, Homers
31:35 Rolling Aaron Nola & Shane Baz for Two-Start Weeks?
38:20 Buehler Delivers, Roki Slides & Trevor Rogers Rolls
40:58 Luis García Jr.: Did We Miss His Power Potential?
45:40 Where the Money Went
58:02 Angels Fire GM Perry Minasian
59:43 The Athletic’s Players’ Poll
MLB Players Poll: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7382921
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A nickname is earned, not given—and after lighting up radar guns at 104 mph, Jacob Misiorowski’s fastball has certainly earned one. This week, we dive into listener-submitted suggestions and, with help from Jayson and Doug, try to land on the perfect name for The Miz’s electric four-seamer. Then, Dodgers broadcaster and Fox Sports play-by-play voice Joe Davis joins Starkville to talk about the defending champs, calling last season’s World Series, and what makes Shohei Ohtani unlike anyone else. Plus, Strange But True from a wild night in Philadelphia.
Rundown:
2:53 A New Nickname for The Miz
13:14 Joe Davis Joins the Show
15:05 Wild Night in Philadelphia
17:50 Broadcasting the Dodgers
19:28 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers
27:30 The Legend of Shohei Ohtani
33:45 Reaction to ABS
35:10 ‘Gibby Meet Freddie’
40:03 Calling Game 7 of 2025 World Series
45:30 Strange But True
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The Mets entered the season with plenty of optimism. Instead, they've been plagued by injuries, inconsistency, and an ever-growing payroll. Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down what's gone wrong in Queens, whether a strong July could put New York back in the playoff race, or if selling at the trade deadline is becoming inevitable. Plus, a look at the Diamondbacks' pitching woes, what the future holds for Arizona's rotation, and another round of Name That Dude featuring a player from the past.
Rundown:
2:20 The LOL Mets Return?
9:12 Constant Tension Caused by the Environment?
13:29 Only Four Teams Have Lost More WARP to the IL (source: BP)
15:14 Will Mets Rally Before Deadline?
22:32 Arizona Pitching Woes: A Two-Year Struggle
25:20 Zac Gallen: Struggling to Adjust to Reduced Stuff?
48:30 What’s Next for the Group?
53:03 Does Defense Play a Significant Role in LOB%?
58:36 Elite Relievers Typically Have Great LOB% Marks
1:03:45 Name! That! Dude!
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As some hitters crank up their bat speed, a few pitchers are watching their stuff head in the opposite direction. Eno and DVR break down the biggest bat-speed risers from the past month, including Sal Stewart and Fernando Tatis Jr., before examining several pitchers whose underlying numbers have slipped — and whether there's still reason for optimism. Plus, a trip to San Francisco to unpack the ongoing saga involving Buster Posey, Rafael Devers, and the Giants.
Rundown:
1:09 Bat Speed Increases: How Do You Typically Get There?
3:25 Zack Gelof Injury: Feeling Healthy Also Helps
6:35 Does Season Help Hitters Get “Locked In”?
10:18 Bat Speed Risers: Last 30 Days vs. April
18:08 Intriguing Movers: Nasim Nuñez & Masyn Winn
23:27 Fernando Tatis Jr.: Bat Speed Up, Big Second Half On Tap?
25:29 Stuff+ Fallers: Where Are We Concerned?
32:30 Kevin Gausman: Where Does DVR Rank Him?
37:38 Stuff+ Shelves? Thresholds Might be Key
40:06 Paul Skenes: Maybe the Model is Just Missing Something?
41:03 Will Warren: What’s the Second-Half Outlook?
46:11 Buster Posey’s Presser: Making a Bad Situation Worse
57:26 ‘GM Speak’ About Deadline Approach
1:01:59 Cole Ragans & Edward Cabrera Updates
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It’s time to review some games, and this time we’re headed to San Diego, Los Angeles, and Detroit, as Eno, Britt, and DVR break down Braves-Padres, Orioles-Angels, and Yankees-Tigers. Plus, The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish joins the show to unpack why the Mariners haven’t pulled away in the AL West, what Jerry Dipoto is cooking up for the trade deadline, and his early impressions of rookie Colt Emerson.
Rundown:
1:00 Elly Returns Tuesday, Woodruff & Singer Shine
6:10 Game Reviews: ATL-SD
14:50 Game Reviews: BAL-LAA
24:00 The Orioles Are Built to Keep Pushing Chips In
27:33 What Could the Trade Deadline Bring in Miami?
35:03 Talking Mariners: Ryan Divish Joins the Show!
35:47 Trader Jerry’s Options
38:44 What to Do with Pitching Excess?
41:47 How M’s Rotation Got On Board with Piggybacking
46:10 Emerson Hancock: A Very Pleasant Surprise in 2026
47:52 Early Impressions of Colt Emerson
52:25 Game Reviews: NYY-DET
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Don't blame us if this episode is a drag — blame baseball. Eno and DVR dig into why drag levels have climbed back to heights not seen since 2019, and what it means for hitters (and pitchers) across the league. They also break down some of baseball's most frustrating bats, identify a few buy-low pitchers worth targeting right now, and discuss the Bryce Harper-Kyle Schwarber show in Philadelphia. Plus, a look at where fantasy managers spent their money over the weekend.
Rundown:
2:29 Why is Drag Suddenly Back to 2019 Levels?
7:17 Who Will Be Impacted With Less Drag on the Baseball?
14:43 Most Frustrating Hitters: Who Drives Us Crazy at the Dish?
16:54 Jackson Merrill: Overall, More Aggressive Than Anticipated
26:35 Freddy Peralta: Can He Rebound to Pre-2026 Form?
32:22 Buy-Low Pitchers
38:20 Bryce Harper & Kyle Schwarber Erupt
42:09 The Rays’ Slide: When Things Get Quiet
46:54 Where the Money Went
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Nolan Ryan had "The Express," so what do we call Jacob Misiorowski’s heater? This week on Starkville, Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville brainstorm the perfect nickname for "The Miz’s" electric four-seamer. Then, Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto joins the show to talk about his short history pitching against Doug, his reputation as one of MLB's most prolific dealmakers, rising star Colt Emerson, and his Immaculate Grid strategy. Plus, he shares some incredible reflections on the legendary Ichiro Suzuki. To wrap it all up, Jayson and Doug head to Las Vegas for an explosive edition of Strange But True.
Rundown:
3:19 Nolan Ryan on Jacob Misiorowski
15:17 Jerry Dipoto Visits Starkville
16:00 Dipoto vs. Glanville
18:27 The First Place Mariners
20:17 The ‘Piggyback’ Strategy
28:00 ‘Trader Jerry’
35:15 Colt Emerson
39:18 The Immaculate Grid
45:07 Living a ‘Baseball Life’
48:30 The Legend of Ichiro
55:08 Strange But True
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Fresh starting pitcher rankings have dropped, and it’s time to complain! Who is too high, who is too low — and should Eno and DVR watch *more* baseball? On this episode, they discuss frustration around the rankings of George Kirby, Reid Detmers, Justin Wrobleski, and many others. Plus, a surprising discovery in the three-year park factors for Baltimore and Detroit, before they dig into this weekend’s waiver-wire preview.
Rundown
0:00 Intro
1:12 Eno’s Updated Rankings: A Few Disagreements
2:38 George Kirby: Pitching Within Bottom Range of His Outcomes?
6:54 Jesús Luzardo: Is the OOPSY Projection Too Optimistic?
9:18 Bryce Miller: DVR’s Case to Move Him Higher
13:08 Reid Detmers: Eno Pushes Back on Rosy Second-Half Outlook
17:18 Shane Baz: Does Recent Form Point to More Success?
20:44 A DVR Challenge! Park Factors Update: BAL & DET
25:47 Justin Wrobleski: Do We Need to Watch More Baseball?
32:57 Waiver Wire Targets: Eury Pérez & Shane Bieber Returning Soon
40:17 Brandon Young: A Rankings Update Omission?
42:54 Griffin Jax: Having Success in Short Outings As Starter
45:59 Better Roster Stash?: Injured Aces vs. Top Prospects
52:44 Waiver Wire Targets: S. Taylor, D. Guzman & C. Moore
59:06 Post-Hype Sleeper?: Endy Rodríguez Is Cooking in Pittsburgh
Eno’s Fresh SP Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7370900
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Why are some baseball fans still weird about Driveline? Eno, Trevor, and DVR tackle that question after Driveline founder Kyle Boddy left his advisory role with the Red Sox. Then, the guys dive into the newly unveiled miss distance leaderboards, marvel at just how dominant Mason Miller has become, and explore whether there's a better way to account for inherited runners.
Rundown:
1:52 Daniel Espino’s Debut: The Long Road of a Former Top Prospect
5:48 Make It Make Sense: Why Are People Weird About Driveline?
15:56 Emotions & Outcomes: Dismissing Evidence in the Face of Frustration
23:38 Miss Distance Leaderboards: How We Want to Use This for Pitchers
27:39 Low Hanging Fruit: More Bat Adjustments Coming?
32:20 Arsenal Effects: Is Movement Spread Key to Andrew Abbott Tricking Us?
37:20 Flawed Swings: Pitches That Completely Confound Hitters
40:38 At the Bottom: Takeaways From Lowest Flawed Swing Rate Pitchers?
47:13 Inherited Runners: ‘We Should Account for Inherited Runners Better’ - Ben Clemens
52:09 Win Probability Added: Still A Very Effective Way to Measure Relievers
Miss Distance Leaderboard: http://theathletic.lnk.to/MissDist
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