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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' ($):
https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/10135229:15 Career Years v. Sustainable Growth for Hitters
48:50 50+ Homers From Cal Raleigh Probably Isn't a New Level
1:03:14 A Follow-Up on Bats, Taylor Trammell's 'Illegal' Bat
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic 'A former major-leaguer’s next pitch: Develop a bright baseball future for Native American players' ($):
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6610874
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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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