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Drew Rasmussen’s incredible run continues. Today, Eno, Jed, and DVR dig into the factors behind the Rays right-hander owning the best ERA in baseball since 2021 among qualified starters not named Shohei Ohtani. Then, they discuss whether Zone% can reveal which hitters pitchers fear the most. Later, the guys examine the recent regressions of Rafael Devers and Alex Bregman before wrapping up with a daunting round of Name! That! Dude!
Rundown:
0:50 Drew Rasmussen’s Run
3:48 Eno at World Cup
6:33 Cooper Pratt’s Debut
8:47 Sal Stewart vs. Bryce Eldridge
12:20 Adjustment Phases: The League Will Find Flaws, Eventually
18:11 Leaning on Strengths: Use Them Until They Stop Working!
26:04 Zone Rates for Feared Hitters
32:30 Middle-Middle Fastballs: Another Potential Indicator?
38:04 Rafael Devers’ Slide
40:20 Alex Bregman: Declining Gracefully Still Messes with Us
42:18 Mookie Betts: Plate Discipline Holding Steady
45:36 Vision Driving Decline
50:08 Name! That! Dude!
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Who are the toughest starting pitchers to rank right now? Eno and DVR dig into a group of arms that defy easy placement, including Jared Jones, Chase Burns, JT Ginn, Trey Yesavage, and more, breaking down the factors that make each of them such difficult evaluations. Then, they're joined by Chris Gill of MLB The Show to discuss how the iconic franchise has evolved over the past two decades and the challenge of creating a baseball game that mirrors the real thing.
Rundown:
1:04 Jared Jones’ Slow Start
7:14 Chase Burns’ Dominance
17:34 Logan Gilbert’s Slider & Splitter Blurring Together
19:25 Dustin May’s ROS Outlook
26:01 Is the Phillies’ Lineup Still ‘Good’?
30:22 Walbert Ureña Quietly Pitching Well in Anaheim
34:00 JT Ginn Deals Again
38:28 Trey Yesavage’s Lack of Command
42:00 20 Years of MLB The Show
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What a weekend across baseball. A reigning Cy Young winner returned to the mound, runs piled up in Kansas City and Las Vegas, and two stars suffered an all-too-familiar injury to a notorious hand bone. Eno and DVR break down Tarik Skubal’s uneven return, the hamate fractures suffered by José Ramírez and Vinnie Pasquantino, and Luis Lara’s extension with the Brewers. Plus, they take a closer look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s continued struggles and examine where fantasy managers spent their money over the weekend.
Rundown:
3:20 Tarik Skubal's Return
9:17 José Ramírez Lands on IL
11:59 Vinnie Pasquantino to the IL
17:22 A Weird Series in KC
20:31 Hunter Brown is Back!
24:33 A ‘Maddux’ From The Miz
31:42 Cooper Pratt Promoted
41:45 Luis Lara’s Extension
46:14 Ryan Waldschmidt Sent to Reno
50:31 Vlad Jr. Check-In
54:42 Where the Money Went
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J.T. Realmuto returns to Starkville this week, joining Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville to talk about everything from his last appearance on the show (which happened on a golf course) to catching Cristopher Sánchez, facing Jacob Misiorowski, and the unforgettable time Freddie Freeman kicked dirt on him.
Plus, Jayson and Doug weigh in on Manny Machado's criticism of analytics and what it says about the modern game, and Jo Adell makes another appearance in Strange But True — though this chapter of the story isn't nearly as triumphant as the last one.
Rundown:
2:50 Manny Machado Dislikes Analytics
13:55 J.T. Realmuto Joins the Show
14:48 Golfing with Kyle Schwarber
16:58 From Thomson to Mattingly
21:30 Catching Cristopher Sánchez
25:11 Sánchez vs. Misiorowski
29:12 Adjusting to ABS
32:38 Being a Catcher in 2026
37:41 2026 Team Expectations
41:21 Realmuto & Freeman’s Dust-Up
43:10 Strange But True: Jo Adell
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It’s Fantasy Friday, and with Eno out today, DVR enlists a pair of special guests. First, James Anderson of RotoWire joins the show to discuss the draft picks he’s already regretting, along with prospects generating plenty of buzz, including Braden Montgomery, Cole Carrigg, and Jordan Lawlar.
Later, Ottoneu founder and Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah stops by to examine Aaron Judge’s long-term outlook as he turns 35 next April before sharing reviews from his latest ballpark hot dog tour through Detroit and Miami.
Rundown:
0:37 James Anderson Joins the Show
1:55 Draft-Day Regrets: Price Enforcing & the Cal Raleigh Premium
6:25 Prospect Profiles: How Has Increased Data Altered Your Targets?
11:39 Chasing Unicorns: Could Aaron Judge’s Success Lead Us Astray?
14:38 Accounting for the Ball: How Is James Dealing with Lively Minor-League Baseball?
20:46 2026 Prospects to Come: Are We Facing a Drought Until Mid-August?
23:45 Braden Montgomery
27:26 Cole Carrigg
30:07 Jordan Lawlar
33:58 Jac Caligianone is Heating Up!
37:12 The Big Picture: Are We Always Going to Be Limited by Waiver-Wire Pitching?
41:19 Making Draft-Day Adjustments to Avoid In-Season Shortages
43:36 Hagen Smith May Debut This Weekend
48:17 Other SPs to Consider
52:31 Closer Carousel: Low Bids Could Pay Off on Elvis Alvarado
54:46 Niv Shah Joins the Show
55:35 Aaron Judge in Ottoneu & Other Keeper/Dynasty Leagues
1:07:13 Detroit Dog Reviews: The Tiger Tail & A Polish Sausage
1:10:46 Taste of the Majors: Behold, The ‘Miami Dog’!
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After news of a setback for Garrett Crochet’s injured lat, DVR and Stephen revisit the 2024 blockbuster that sent the ace to Boston and brought four prospects back to Chicago — all of whom have now reached the majors with the White Sox. Then, they sort through a group of potential regression candidates, including Dillon Dingler, James Wood, Jordan Walker, Brandon Lowe, José Soriano, Gavin Williams, Max Meyer, and Bryce Elder, to determine who’s most likely to cool off in the months ahead.
Rundown:
3:35 Garrett Crochet’s Injury Setback
8:37 The White Sox Did Well in Crochet Trade
11:22 Reid Detmers as a Trade Candidate?
18:32 Oneil Cruz Out with Broken Hand
28:20 Fear the Regression Monster? Or Feed the Beast?
28:57 Dillon Dingler: Fully Buying the 2026 Power Breakout?
32:47 James Wood: Will He Avoid Second-Half Slide?
38:30 Jordan Walker Homers Again: Is a 30-20 Season On Tap?
42:17 Brandon Lowe: Resurgence Hinges on Continued Good Health?
46:08 José Soriano: Has the Regression Monster Already Arrived?
51:09 Gavin Williams: A Capital ‘A’ Ace Now?
54:42 Max Meyer: Will He Hold Up Through Career-High Workload?
59:30 Bryce Elder: Better than ROS Projections, Right?
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Baseball Savant has given fans a new toy to play with. Today, DVR and Jed dig into the site's new swing timing and miss distance leaderboards and what they can reveal about hitter performance. Then, they break down the struggles of several young hitters, including Lawrence Butler, Evan Carter, Coby Mayo, Masyn Winn, and Marcelo Mayer. Later, they open the mailbag and tackle one of baseball’s most pressing questions: Is Brandon Marsh good?
Rundown:
0:45 New Toys at Baseball Savant!
12:54 Lawrence Butler: Can He Press Reset in 2026, or Beyond?
23:42 Evan Carter: Homers & Steals, Without a Supporting Slash Line
31:03 Coby Mayo: A Pull-Heavy Approach Gone Too Far?
40:45 Masyn Winn: Will the Bat Catch Up to His Elite Glove?
46:45 Marcelo Mayer: Can He Live Up to His Potential?
50:24 Are PCA’s Adjustments Paying Off?
55:20 Is Brandon Marsh Good?
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Is Manny Machado really mad about analytics, or is a tough season at the plate fueling the frustration? Today, Eno, Britt, and DVR unpack Machado’s comments and discuss whether advanced stats can help him break out of his prolonged slump.
Then, they look at three of baseball’s biggest surprises this season: the White Sox, Cardinals, and Nationals. Are these teams legitimate contenders, or should they sell at the deadline?
Later, Eno and DVR are joined by Patrick Mooney of The Athletic to discuss the Cubs’ disappointing season, what’s gone wrong, and whether there’s still a path back into the playoff race.
Rundown:
0:36 Brewers-A’s Goes PCL: Outdoor Baseball in Vegas in June, Yikes!
7:48 Manny Machado’s Frustration: Was Analytics Rant Just Venting?
15:20 It’s About Communication: Always Has Been, Always Will Be
22:10 Longer Road Trips? Would Teams Benefit From Less Back-and-Forth?
26:13 Should They Be Buyers? Watching White Sox, Cards & Nats Closely
41:36 Braden Montgomery Gets the Call
43:58 Patrick Mooney Joins the Show
44:18 An Unusual Start: Making Sense of Cubs’ Streaky Path to 34-22
46:32 Sitting in Discomfort: Believing in the Core to Click Despite Early Struggles
49:25 Trade Deadline Plan: How Much Rides on Path to a Wild-Card Round Bye?
52:15 Pitching Development: Why Are the Cubs Short on Arms?
56:02 A Pleasant Surprise: Ben Brown is Cruising in the Rotation
57:52 PCA Back to MVP Form? What Has Changed in His Approach?
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More Josh Naylor theatrics and another step forward for Tarik Skubal. Today, Eno and DVR break down the latest chapter in the Josh Naylor-Detroit Tigers saga after the Mariners first baseman tossed his sliding mitt toward Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler during a play at the plate. They also discuss Skubal’s latest rehab start, the recent dominance of Bryce Miller and Michael Soroka, and wrap up the show with a look at where the money went in fantasy leagues over the weekend.
Rundown:
1:43 Tarik Skubal Fires Five Scoreless Frames
3:24 Josh Naylor vs. Detroit: Another Interesting Chapter
7:50 Bryce Miller Shoves
15:36 League Shamed! Are We Making Our Leagues Too Easy?
21:15 Reid Detmers’ Step Forward: Buying Better Ratios Ahead?
22:05 Bryce Miller Never Underwent Surgery
23:52 Michael Soroka is Dealing Again
30:41 DVR Is Intrigued by Edward Cabrera
33:47 Spencer Strider Still Adjusting to Wider Mix, Lesser Stuff?
38:13 Emmet Sheehan’s Odyssey Continues
42:49 Will Relievers Get Dinged More By Smaller Zone?
49:52 Where the Money Went: Nootbar, The Martian & Cowser Lead the Way
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The NL Cy Young race is absolutely loaded right now. Cristopher Sánchez just rattled off 50 and two-thirds consecutive scoreless innings, Jacob Misiorowski is lighting up radar guns, and Shohei Ohtani has his ERA sitting below 1.00. This week, Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville break down the crowded race for the award and discuss just how impressive Sánchez's scoreless streak was.
Later, Brewers President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Matt Arnold stops by to talk about Milwaukee's surprising run to the top of the standings, Misiorowski's rapid rise, and what it's really like to spend time around manager Pat Murphy.
Plus, the guys close things out with another edition of Strange But True, featuring a magic number of 13.
Rundown:
3:13 NL Cy Young Race Heating Up
11:43 Matt Arnold Visits Starkville
13:33 'Trader Matt'
15:08 Adapting to Change
20:57 Playing for Milwaukee
22:21 ‘The Miz’
27:38 Don't Forget About Kyle Harrison
29:39 Playing in the NL Central
30:53 Being the Brewers President & GM
32:25 Brewers Manager Pat Murphy
37:49 Trade Deadline Plans
39:24 Playing in the Postseason
40:43 Matt Arnold's Journey
44:30 Strange But True: Yankees’ 13-Run Inning
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