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Eno and Al look into the fantasy viability of recent callups Heston Kjerstad and Pete Crow-Armstrong, and they identify several hitters who could and should still be added in 10- and 12-team leagues. They also prioritize which starting pitchers are worth adding for the stretch run and discuss the Cubs’, Rays’ and Cardinals’ bullpen situations.
Rundown
1:00 Heston Kjerstad is the latest top prospect to debut
9:58 Pete Crow-Armstrong’s debut and other big news items
27:37 Other hitters to consider
36:42 Two-start pitchers and streamers
50:53 Closer corner
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Eno and Welsh discuss the injury to Jasson Dominguez, Pete Crow-Armstrong's call to the majors, the Brewers almost 11-inning no-hitter, pitchers for the week and more.
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Eno and Al talk about what to expect from the latest prospect callups, Jordan Lawlar and Evan Carter, and consider the fallout from injuries to Sandy Alcantara and Jorge Soler. They also sort through a lengthy list of projected two-start pitchers and discuss some recent bullpen changes for the Marlins, Rays and Rockies.
Rundown
1:17 Prospect-palooza continues with Jordan Lawlar, Evan Carter and Davis Daniel
10:54 The rest of the big news items
25:12 A few more hitters to consider
34:31 Two-start pitchers and streamers
49:26 Closer corner
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Eno and Welsh discuss the posting of Shōta Imanaga, Clayton Kershaw worries, Altuve vs Jazz in 2024, a prospect to get now and more.
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Eno and Welsh talk about what made this new Cole Ragans, who's next, Jasson Dominguez, Mason Miller and more on the season finale of Project Prospect.
Rundown
Success of under 6-foot pitchers - 4:42
Ohtani to hit and pitch in the future - 10:52
Julio Urias suspension - 17:30
How "THIS" Cole Ragans came to be - 22:16
Minor League development lacking - 29:08
Who is the next Cole Ragans? - 39:07
Mason Miller - 47:04
Dynasty: Ragans or M. Miller - 49:37
Royce Lewis and Jordan Walker - 51:05
Jasson Domginez - 54:08
Top Prospect Update - 58:10
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DVR and Al discuss where they are looking to add several prospects who have made or are about to make their major league debuts, including Jasson Dominguez, Austin Wells, Ceddanne Rafaela and Ronny Mauricio. They also look at how Lucas Giolito, Hunter Renfroe and Harrison Bader might fare with their new teams and sort out a thin week for pitching on the waiver wire.
Rundown
1:22 Jasson Dominguez and a bevy of prospect debuts
18:02 The other news, including players waived by the Angels
27:21 Other hitters to consider
31:38 Pitching developments
39:43 Streamers and two start-pitchers
49:14 Closer corner
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Eno and DVR discuss the group of players placed on waivers Tuesday -- including five members of the Angels -- and try to determine if there is a need to alter the timing of the Trade Deadline, or if a return to the 'waiver trade deadline' era is necessary. Plus, they discuss causes for the recent struggles of Lucas Giolito, Alex Cobb's brush with a no-hitter, and the potential for a final month rebound in the face of disappointing 2023 performances at the plate.
Rundown
1:25 The Angels Trade Deadline Additions Get Placed on Waivers
8:03 Is a Roster Rules Refresher Needed?
10:57 What's Causing Lucas Giolito's Recent Struggles?
17:45 Finding Viable Contributors Among Other Waived Players
32:50 Alex Cobb's Brush with a No-Hitter
40:48 Evaluating Potential September Rebounds (Hitters)
55:09 Join Us in Arizona for Baseball HQ's First Pitch Event in November!
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DVR and Welsh are looking at post-hype prospect bats to target that have exhausted their prospect eligibility, plus Ceddane Rafaela's outlook and more.
Rundown
Ceddane Rafaela - :57
Rafael vs P. Meadows - 5:17
Kyle Harrison - 7:09
Miguel Vargas - 13:46
Brett Baty - 21:45
Pete Alonso potential trade - 27:23
Matt Mervis - 29:30
Henry Davis - 34:56
Estevan Florial - 38:05
Easier in Triple-A? - 46:40
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Eno and DVR discuss several increasingly important pitchers for the stretch run of the 2023 fantasy baseball season -- including Cole Ragans, whose increased velocity and new slider have put him on the fast-track to a place among the league's Top 40 Starting Pitchers.
Rundown
0:43 The Rapid Emergence of Cole Ragans
10:04 Any Changes for Aaron Civale in Tampa Bay?
15:09 Cristopher Sánchez's Arrival in Philly
18:02 Seth Lugo's Renaissance with the Padres
27:28 Zach Eflin and Escaping The Glob
29:57 Kodai Senga's Improved Second-Half Walk Rate
35:58 Brandon Williamson: Lower Walk Rate in MLB than Double-A and Triple-A?
42:38 Adbert Alzolay's Move Toward the Circle of Trust
45:45 A Longer List of Reliable Closers Looking Toward 2024?
55:10 Tyler Wells' Shift to the Bullpen in the Minors
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DVR and Al discuss the fallout from Shohei Ohtani’s torn UCL and Mike Trout’s return to the IL, and they also look into the fantasy appeal of several recently-promoted players, including Oswald Peraza, Everson Pereira, Wilyer Abreu and Korey Lee. On the pitching side, DVR and Al consider the types of leagues that Cole Ragans and Ryan Pepiot should be added to, and they talk about the potential for saves in the Athletics’ bullpen.
Rundown
1:27 Bad news for the Angels
9:46 The rest of the week’s big news
24:06 Other hitters of note
35;09 Pitchers to consider
43:24 Closer corner
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