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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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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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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.
Rundown
2:50 Josh Naylor to the Mariners
13:03 Opportunities in Arizona; Finally Jordan Lawlar Time (Once Healthy)?
16:14 Taj Bradley to Triple-A & Long-Term Outlook w/Rays
23:37 Roki Sasaki as a Fantasy Trade Target?
28:04 Spencer Jones' Big-Time Power, Whiff Concerns
33:25 Dynasty Value of Surprising Breakout Quinn Priester
38:25 Getting Ahead of New Closers Before the Trade Deadline
49:08 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns! (2025 draftees in ottoneu)
1:03:11 The Cincinnati Dog: A Rare 'Taste of the Majors' Miss
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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss traits that can make pitchers streaky -- beyond having below average command -- and a few surprisingly stable pitchers. Plus, they discuss training and working back from injuries, before the sixth 2025 installment of 'Name! That! Dude!'.
Rundown
1:38 What Causes Streakiness in Pitchers?
10:00 Pitching Through Injuries a Frequent Culprit?
16:09 Justin Verlander's Lack of Seam-Shifted Offerings
22:18 Sandy Alcantara's Surprising Stability in 2023 (Pre-Surgery)
27:51 How Should Pitchers Work Back From Injuries?
40:22: The Importance of 'Breaks' & Deceleration
47:09 Name! That! Dude! (2025 Season Series Entering This Episode: Trevor 5, Eno 0)
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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a few news and notes including two injury updates from the Rays, Austin Riley's delayed return from an abdominal injury, and a very rare day off for Bobby Witt Jr. before exploring productive players with extremely high chase rates (O-swing%) including Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Jackson Chourio, and how that trait tends to age by examining the paths of Luis Robert Jr. and Javier Báez.
Rundown
1:07 Brandon Lowe to the IL & a Setback for Shane McClanahan
4:00 Austin Riley's Delayed Return from the IL
7:42 Bobby Witt Jr.'s Rare Day Off
11:23 It Doesn't Age Well, but Maybe Chasing A Lot Isn't Always Bad?
14:39 Pete Crow-Armstrong & Chasing Relative to Swinging In Zone
21:26 A Case for Missing More Often Outside the Zone?
24:24 Learning From Javier Báez and Luis Robert Jr.
32:37 Ceddanne Rafaela's In-Zone Adjustment
37:49 Chasing A Lot Adds Pressure on Pitches You Should Hit
45:04 So, Would You Trade for Luis Robert Jr.?
51:16 Relaying Info From the Basepaths (Saturday in Atlanta)
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Eno, DVR and Britt discuss the Dodgers' recent slide and DVR's increasing concern about Mookie Betts' lost power in 2025 on the heels of a spring illness that caused him to lose 20-plus pounds. Plus, they examine the Blue Jays' position atop the AL East and their need for an impact starting pitcher as they look for summer upgrades, and a few takeaways from Eno and DVR's Trade Value lists from the Crowdsourced Trade Value tool at FanGraphs (https://www.fangraphs.com/tools/crowdsourced-trade-value).
Rundown
1:29 What Are the Dodgers Actually Worried About?
2:50 Mookie Betts' Missing Pop
11:53 Slumps Are Just a Symptom of a Long Season
18:59 Projecting Record Based on Reactions, the Giants Would be the Rockies
20:11 Do You Buy the Blue Jays as AL East Winners, World Series Contender?
37:08 FanGraphs' Crowdsourced Trade Value Tool
49:55 What Really Happened at Tiger Stadium on July 16, 1995?
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Eno is back from Germany and he rejoins DVR to discuss a few news items from the weekend including an IL stint for Isaac Paredes, an intriguing pitcher in Texas, the inconsistency of Jesús Luzardo and the idea of a 'streaky' pitcher, Jorge Polanco's massive strikeout rate improvement, and intriguing waiver-wire targets from the first weekend after the All-Star break.
Rundown
0:00 Intro Starts
6:11 Another Position Player Injury for the Astros
11:34 An Intriguing Starting Pitcher Waiting in the Wings for the Rangers?
18:40 Jesús Luzardo: A Deep Dive
27:12 How Did Jorge Polanco Cut His Strikeout Rate This Much?
34:50 Criteria to Consider for Decisions Between Very Similar Players
44:53 Where the Money Went: Luke Keaschall and a Potential Crowd in Minnesota, This Weekend's Waiver Wire Pickups
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