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Eno and DVR discuss the fisticuffs between José Ramírez and Tim Anderson in Cleveland over the weekend, and a slew of players swapping places on the IL with the return of Brandon Woodruff and Max Fried getting offset by injuries to Shane McClanahan and Carlos Rodón.
Rundown
0:59 José Ramírez and Tim Anderson Throw Hands in Cleveland
7:15 What is Going On with the White Sox?
12:29 Carlos Rodón Undergoing MRI on Hamstring
16:53 Can Rodón Rebound in 2024?
20:10 Shane McClanahan Returns To the IL
26:19 Brandon Woodruff Returns From the IL
31:46 Revisiting the Injury-Risk Pitchers in the Pick 100-200 Range
39:28 Potential Sleepers Post Trade Deadline
47:40 Max Fried's Excellent Return
50:16 Changes for Yonny Chirinos in Atlanta?
54:15 Another Big Slump From Jose Abreu
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DVR and Al consider Zack Littell’s fantasy value in light of Shane McClanahan’s trip to the IL, Tyler Wells’ recent demotion, the returns of Brandon Woodruff and Brendan Rodgers and Randal Grichuk’s appeal for 12-team leagues. They also discuss an intriguing group of streamable pitchers and the recent changes in the Mariners’, White Sox’s, Royals’, Mets’ and Cardinals’ bullpens in the aftermath of the trade deadline.
Rundown
0:42 The biggest news of the week
15:47 Hitters of note
27:49 Pitchers of note
33:18 Curtis Mead promotion
37:41 More pitchers of note
41:08 Streamers and two-start pitchers
52:35 Closer corner
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Eno and DVR discuss Framber Valdez's no-hitter, changes in his profile compared to past seasons, and the fallout from the Trade Deadline as opportunities for changes on several depth charts plays out for the final two months of the season.
Rundown
1:01 Framber Valdez's 93-Pitch No-Hitter
7:25 Dominic Canzone Gets an Immediate Opportunity
10:07 DFA'd Veterans Seeking New Teams
19:33 Kyle Manzardo's Path to a 2023 Debut
22:57 The Marlins' New Depth Chart
28:14 The Rangers' Rotation, With Health
31:23 Spencer Howard's New Start with Yankees
33:44 Luis Patiño to the White Sox
37:38 YOUR Favorite Deals From This Deadline Window
42:07 Eno's Favorite Trades
56:01 Willingness to Pay a Premium for Prospects
58:29 Masyn Winn Getting the Call This Season?
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DVR, Eno and Welsh discuss the prospects on the move via the MLB Trade Deadline.
Rundown
Kyle Manzardo - 1:58
Aaron Civale - 8:37
Taj Bradley optioned - 12:34
Bliss/Canzone trade - 17:48
Over valuing years of control - 21:30
Drop A. Thomas for Canzone? - 24:37
How to project power - 29:02
Robert Hassell - 32:06
1 in 4 prospects at deadline become a thing - 36:43
Tekoah Roby - 38:44
Deeper traded sleepers - 43:00
Rich Hill trade - 47:00
Hype of FYPD vs older breakouts - 53:08
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Eno and DVR discuss a busy three-day stretch in the final weekend before the Trade Deadline as Max Scherzer was flipped to the Rangers, Lance Lynn joins the Dodgers' rotation, and the Angels add two more bats.
Rundown
0:38 Max Scherzer to the Rangers
3:34 Luisangel Acuña Heads to the Mets; Ozzie Albies Comps
13:06 The Value in Knowing 'Why' Things Do/Don't Work
17:11 A Pitch Mix Question; Lance Lynn to the Dodgers
25:48 Will Justin Verlander Get Traded Too?
33:33 Jordan Montgomery & Chris Stratton to the Rangers
40:31 Jordan Hicks to the Blue Jays
42:33 Randal Grichuk & C.J. Cron Traded Back to Angels
51:39 The Royals Trade Nicky Lopez to Atlanta
55:06 A JP Sears Question
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Eno and DVR discuss the big news of the week in anticipation of a busy weekend of waiver-wire pickups as Tuesday's Trade Deadline draws closer.
Rundown
0:33 Lucas Giolito & Reynaldo López to Angels
7:44 Amed Rosario to the Dodgers; Noah Syndergaard to the Guardians
16:39 Carlos Santana to the Brewers
22:44 David Roberts to the Marlins
24:31 Marco Luciano's ROS 'Would You Rathers?'
31:33 Favorite Stashes In Hopes of Post-Deadline Spike in Value
35:10 Matt Walner's Surge in Playing Time
39:32 Weekly Pitching Outlook (Jose Urquidy, Johnny Cueto)
45:53 Somewhat Available Two-Start Pitchers
51:55 Streaming Considerations
55:34 Bridging the Gap From Jordan Hicks to Ryan Helsley's Return from the IL
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Eno and DVR take a spin around the depth charts of the expected sellers at the Trade Deadline in search of potential playing time winners in the fallout from swaps.
Rundown
1:22 Marco Luciano Joins the Giants
7:13 White Sox Deadline-Related Opportunities
13:38 More Bullpen Changes in KC?
20:35 Limited Options for the Tigers to Deal Away?
26:48 Any A's Worth Stashing?
33:00 AL Grab Bag
41:36 The Next Rockies Up
46:02 Will the Padres Sell?
49:13 Pirates on the Move
54:41 Tyler O'Neil & Cards Trade Chips
59:01 Are the Cubs Buyers or Sellers?
1:04:13 Finding Value In the Nats' Depth
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DVR, Eno and Welsh look at Sal Frelick player comps. Is Alika Williams someone to buy? Tyler Black, Everson Pereira, Austin Wells and more.
Rundown
Alika Williams - 1:03
Nick Gonzales - 8:41
Sal Frelick - 13:20
Jackson Wolf - 21:49
Austin Wells - 25:03
Brandon Barriera - 29:20
Rockies Pitcher TJ's - 31:25
Eno's Kid Guest Stars - 36:03
Organization development - 36:52
Tyler Black - 42:53
Everson Periera - 45:53
Jorbit Vivas - 50:42
Johan Rojas - 53:41
Listener Questions - 54:29
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Eno and DVR discuss the change atop the AL East with the Orioles taking first place away from the Rays over the course of a four-game series and a few movers on Eno's latest Starting Pitcher Rankings. Plus, they examine a few surprising pitchers from the past calendar year leaderboard, and answer several mailbag questions.
Rundown
4:44 O's Move to First Place in the AL East (& The Rays' Recent Slide)
13:21 What Did Baltimore See in Ryan O'Hearn?
18:48 Pitcher Improvement Amplified by Camden Yards Changes?
23:41 Surprises From the Past Calendar Year Leaderboard (SPs only)
32:33 An Inside Track to Extending Shohei Ohtani by Trading For Him Now?
39:06 Kutter Crawford's Emergence in the Red Sox's Rotation
45:57 Paul Skenes & Mound Placement
52:01 Is Alek Thomas Fixed?
56:55 Ongoing Concern About Emmanuel Clase; Is It Justified?
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DVR and Al assess the fantasy value of several prospects who were promoted in the past week, including Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Endy Rodríguez and Cade Marlowe. They also look into the types of leagues where Alex Kirilloff and Oswald Peraza should be added, determine which pitchers are worth streaming in the coming week and highlight relievers who could become closers after the trade deadline.
Rundown
0:51 This week’s big fantasy news stories
20:50 Hitters of note
32:06 Starting pitchers to consider, including streamers and two-start pitchers
44:33 Closer corner
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