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The MLB Trade Deadline is here and Eno and DVR are live, reacting to the blockbuster deals and surprise moves from around the league. Which contenders did the most to improve their World Series chances? Which teams fell short of expectations? Plus, we break down the biggest winners, losers, and lingering questions as the postseason picture begins to take shape.
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Tarik Skubal has been traded to the Dodgers in a four-player trade with the Tigers. Despite the crowded playoff picture in the AL Central, the Tigers opted to deal their ace in hopes of getting multiple contributors capable of keeping them in the mix for future playoff runs. Eno and DVR discuss the details of the trade, and the potential of the Dodgers’ rotation if they can have everyone healthy during the playoffs.
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Rundown
0:00 Intro Starts
0:25 Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers in Four-Player Swap
4:40 River Ryan’s Ceiling
9:23 Zyhir Hope’s Clearer Path to the Big Leagues in Detroit
12:44 A Tigers Core Positioned Well Beyond 2026?
15:29 Don’t Crown The Dodgers Yet!
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The Red Sox have been one of baseball's hottest teams since late June, and this week Jayson and Doug are joined by former major leaguer and NESN studio analyst Will Middlebrooks to break down what's behind Boston's surprising turnaround and why the club has become one of the biggest stories in baseball. Then, Jayson shares stories from Hall of Fame Weekend in Cooperstown, including a chance encounter with one of the greatest hitters in baseball history and why even Hall of Famers are still in awe of the game's most exclusive club.
Rundown:
2:13 Jayson’s Weekend in Cooperstown
10:23 Will Middlebrooks Visits Starkville
11:23 The Red-Hot Red Sox
18:02 Being a Top Prospect
23:48 Curtis Mead-Connelly Early Trade
26:46 Evaluating the American League
33:28 Reliving the 2013 World Series
37:25 The Infamous Obstruction Play
41:11 Hall of Fame Perspectives
45:19 Strange But True
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With Monday’s trade deadline fast approaching, Eno and DVR break down the A.J. Minter trade from the Mets to the Twins and explain why the smaller deals can be just as important as the blockbuster moves. Then, the guys dig into the waiver wire before welcoming Niv Shah to discuss perhaps his biggest hot dog review yet, ranking four Harry Potter-inspired dogs—one for each Hogwarts house.
Rundown:
1:33 Max Clark Gets the Call: Can He Hit Right Away?
7:49 Bryan Baker Gets Save No. 30
10:10 Is Baker a Top-10 Closer for Next Year?
12:25 A.J. Minter to Twins: Two Prospects to Mets
16:10 Luke Murphy Gets the Call
17:57 Will Quinn Mathews Stick after Debut?
19:52 Late-Season Looks for Whisenhunt & Tidwell?
23:40 Will Phillies Upgrade No. 5 Starter Spot?
27:58 Stash Héctor Rodríguez?
30:49 Matt McLain Returns
33:05 Odds & Ends: Miller Replacements, Walcott DH Duty & Jays Depth
38:52 An Aggressive Assignment: A Four Hot-Dog Saturday?
44:21 Finding Your House
50:10 Should You Pay Up for Roch Cholowsky?
56:13 Blocking Others From a Deal?
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What a Wednesday it was around baseball. Today, Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down Don Mattingly’s pointed comments about Bryce Harper and why he’s calling for help at the trade deadline. Then, the guys play general manager, debating which pitchers they'd target if they were making deals. Plus, could Casey Mize and Hunter Greene be on the move before Monday’s trade deadline?
1:20 A Wild Wednesday: Big Comebacks, Injuries & A Trade!
3:51 ‘Harper-Dombrowski Cold War’ Continues?
6:44 Injury-Plagued Season Puts KC in Tough Spot
15:07 Rangers Add Chase Silseth & Logan O’Hoppe
21:15 Pitchers We’d Trade For: Eno’s Case for Freddy Peralta
28:10 Casey Mize: The Tigers Pitcher More Likely to Move?
33:00 Nick Lodolo: Could a Fresh Start Bring a Rebound Down the Stretch?
41:24 Hunter Greene Rumblings: Should the Reds Actually Trade Him?
50:24 Intriguing Relievers: Edgardo Henriquez, Tejay Antone & Daniel Lynch IV
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MLB Trade Deadline is just days away, DVR, Eno and Jed Lowrie explain why the Detroit Tigers are good enough to make a legitimate run and why trading Tarik Skubal could be the wrong move. They discuss Detroit's dominant pitching staff, the emergence of Troy Melton, potential deadline upgrades, and why the Tigers should not be sellers.
The crew also breaks down the Mariners' comeback win over the Dodgers, what Seattle needs to take control of the AL West, and the latest update on Shohei Ohtani's pitching timeline as Los Angeles continues its push toward another postseason.
Plus, Eno, DVR and Jed dive into one of baseball's most fascinating scouting discussions: What is "hit tool?"
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MLB Trade Deadline week continues with DVR, Eno and Britt Ghiroli discussing strategies for both ends of the spectrum. The Yankees and Dodgers are looking towards the postseason while the Mets are looking towards next year. They break down the Yankees' search for offensive help following Cody Bellinger's injury and the ongoing absence of Aaron Judge. Plus, they examine whether the Dodgers should make another blockbuster move despite already having baseball's deepest roster, and what the Mets' long-term plan should be.
The crew also debates potential landing spots for trade targets including Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, Matt Chapman and Tarik Skubal, examines which roster upgrades make the most sense for each contender, and wraps up the show by discussing Salvador Perez's Hall of Fame case after he became the Royals' all-time home run leader.
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Jacob Misiorowski was rolling again Sunday, striking out 11 of the first 12 batters he faced. Eno and DVR discuss The Miz’s ongoing dominance and prepare for the return of Ronald Acuña Jr. to the Atlanta lineup. Should Acuña’s increasing injury history significantly lower his playing time projections in the future? Plus, Spencer Nusbaum joins the show to discuss the trade that sent Curtis Mead to the Red Sox and brought Connelly Early to the Nationals, as well as a few young starters getting closer to contributing in Washington.
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There’s one thing sports fans can all agree on: Phillies fans love to boo. This week, Jayson and Doug look back at All-Star Week, share stories from the wrong side of a hostile Philly crowd, and discuss why the city’s fans have earned their reputation. Then, legendary broadcaster Joe Buck joins the show to talk about being honored at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, along with a few behind-the-scenes details from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. To close things out, Jayson and Doug dive into another edition of Strange But True in Sacramento.
Rundown:
1:34 All-Star Game in Philadelphia
3:00 Phillies Fans LOVE to Boo
9:22 Joe Buck Visits Starkville
10:38 Hall of Fame Weekend
14:04 Baseball’s Impact
19:19 Calling Baseball Games
28:50 Entering the Hall of Fame
30:36 Announcing Baseball vs. Football
33:29 Broadcasting Baseball
36:25 Joe’s Cooperstown Speech
46:07 Observations on Today’s Game
48:12 Swift-Kelce Wedding
54:25 Strange But True
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A fresh batch of starting pitcher rankings is here, and Eno already has a few regrets. On this week's Fantasy Friday, Eno and DVR break down the latest rankings, discussing the biggest risers, fallers, and surprises. Then, they hit the waiver wire to highlight hitters and pitchers worth adding before wrapping up with a look at Clay Holmes' impending return.
Rundown:
0:32 Updated SP Rankings!
5:22 The Summer of Justin Wrobleski
11:15 Logan Webb’s Fall
14:53 Sean Burke is a Tough Rank!
20:41 Hunter Brown’s Woes
27:20 Keider Montero’s Surge
32:01 Is Ethan Pecko a Deep Sleeper in Houston?
33:30 Sonny Gray’s Changes
40:48 Injuries of Note
41:54 Hitters of Interest: Ty France, Victor Mesa Jr. & Joey Ortiz
53:45 Pitchers of Interest: Zac Thornton, Brandon Pfaadt & Keider Montero
57:02 Clay Holmes Nears Return
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