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Pitchers have to evolve fast to stay ahead, and this season has been no exception. Today, Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down the traits today's game values most and the adjustments a handful of starters are making—with varying degrees of success. Plus, the guys take a closer look at Eury Pérez's growth and the strides he's made in his third major league season.
Rundown:
2:17 The Speed of Adjustments
7:25 Faster Solutions: Who Actually Finds and Implements Them?
12:12 Pitcher Traits: What Are You Valuing More Today?
19:35 Kumar Rocker is Changing
26:57 Tanner Bibee: Pitching Deep Into Starts, Not Missing Bats
32:37 Brandon Sproat: Good Stuff, Inconsistent Results
40:23 Janson Junk: The Intrigue Continues
44:50 Eury Pérez: Has Increased Two-Seamer Usage Unlocked Ace Ceiling?
48:09 Logan Gilbert: More Adjustments?
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It’s time to fire up the Trade Master 3000! Today, Eno, Jed, and DVR unveil their boldest trade proposals ahead of the MLB trade deadline, including one that sends a former batting champ east and another that ships a former first-round pick south. Then, it’s another round of Name! That! Dude!, as the guys put their baseball knowledge to the test. To wrap things up, Jed recaps his trip to Fanatics Fest and shares some of his favorite moments.
Rundown:
0:48 A Win for Eno!: Four Free Fish & Chips?!
6:19 Position Player Fits
11:12 Middle-Infield Communication is Key
16:50 Trade Proposal: Luis Arraez to Tampa Bay
21:03 Trade Proposal: CJ Abrams to the Red Sox
26:42 Trade Proposal: Luis Robert Jr. to Cleveland
36:07 Trade Proposal: Jorge Soler to the Brewers
42:18 The League’s Struggles vs. LHP
44:15 Trade Proposal: Anthony Volpe to Atlanta
52:25 Name! That! Dude!
56:00 Jed Gets Behind the Plate at Fanatics Fest
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The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here, and the Big Board is out! Eno, Britt, and DVR break down the players they think will be on the move before August 3 and discuss where they could land. Then, they recap a few key games with playoff implications from last night before diving into Britt's latest story on a bizarre alleged spying scandal involving the Angels and Rockies.
Rundown:
1:36 Building the Big Board:
5:01 Non-Stars Move the Needle
12:55 Contenders Trading From Their MLB Rosters?
15:10 Will Angels Approach Deadline Differently with John Mozeliak?
23:03 Joe Ryan Gives Up Six Homers in Loss Monday
28:22 Yankees-Pirates
31:18 Mookie Betts vs. Xander Bogaerts
34:18 Tigers-Cubs
36:35 White Sox-Rangers
39:01 Marlins-Astros
42:19 Angels Fired Member of Scouting Staff for Filming Rockies Coaches
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What is going on with Shohei Ohtani's knee? Eno and DVR break down the latest update, what it means that Ohtani has continued to serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter, and why he's missed just one game since June 20. Then, they head to the AL East to discuss the red-hot Red Sox amid their 13-game winning streak and Kyle Bradish's new five-year deal with the Orioles. Later, they examine bullpen usage around the league and how it could shape the trade deadline market.
Rundown:
2:08 Shohei Ohtani’s Knee
6:56 The Red Sox Are Rolling: 13-Game Winning Streak
14:51 Remember Kristian Campbell?
18:30 Kyle Bradish Extension
26:32 Corbin Carroll & Bobby Witt Jr. Ailments
28:08 Puzzling Bullpens: Pirates, Marlins, D-backs & Angels
43:04 Where the Money Went
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The guys head to the bullpen for Fantasy Friday. With DVR out, Eno is joined by Eric Samulski of Rotoworld to break down the latest injury news, including updates on Jacob Misiorowski, Jacob deGrom, Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suárez, and more. They also discuss the Astros-Brewers trade that sent veteran Lance McCullers Jr. and pitcher Colton Gordon to Milwaukee as part of a deal for prospect Jadyn Fielder. Later, Eno and Eric wrap things up by highlighting the top hitters and pitchers to target on the waiver wire heading into the weekend.
Rundown:
1:30 Latest on Injured Pitchers
13:43 Lance McCullers Jr. Traded
19:49 A Different Kind of League Winner
37:35 Returns of Aging Aces
42:50 Waiver Wire Preview: Pitchers
55:07 Waiver Wire Preview: Hitters
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MLB has cracked down on teams' increasing use of generative artificial intelligence for on-field decision making. Eno Sarris, Derek VanRiper and Trevor May explain how teams were pushing their technology too far through the approved dugout iPads, and how quickly things have changed with the tablets in the short time since Trevor retired three years ago.
Plus, the trio offers up a few ideas for adding excitement to future All-Star Games, before highlighting some of their favorite second-half storylines, and reacting to breaking news of a seven-year, $105M extension for Chase Burns.
Rundown
0:00 Intro
1:17 MLB Cracks Down on AI Usage From Dugout Tables
24:28 Let’s Actually Fix the All-Star Game!
35:43 Creating Strategic Decision-Making & Unique All-Star Moments
40:46 Second-Half Storylines
50:43 Breaking News! Chase Burns Signs Seven-Year Extension
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The MLB Draft is in the books, and The Athletic's senior writer Keith Law joins Eno and DVR to break it all down. They discuss the first two selections, shortstops Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson, the Rockies' standout draft, the A's landing four players from Keith's Top 50, and the Phillies' puzzling approach. Later, the guys look back at this year's Futures Game and discuss why MLB missed an opportunity to give the event a bigger spotlight.
Rundown:
0:54 White Sox Draft Roch Cholowsky at 1.1
4:17 High School Arms Continue to Slide
8:15 Grady Emerson to Tampa Bay
13:53 Giants Get Pitching: Jackson Flora at No. 4
20:15 The Rockies’ Impressive Draft
27:26 The A’s Load Up
31:25 Will A’s Prove Capable of Developing Arms in Vegas?
34:56 Quick Paths to The Show: Derek Curiel & Zion Rose
41:12 Lingering Questions About the Phillies’ Approach
47:51 Futures Game: The Difficulty of One-Inning Looks
56:17 Any Surprises From Sunday’s Showcase?
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A new king has been crowned, and his name is Jordan Walker! Today, Eno and DVR recap the Home Run Derby, breaking down the new format, Netflix's presentation of the event, and whether All-Star Week can help bring new fans to baseball. Then, they discuss which players are the best candidates to turn their careers around the way Walker has this season. Later, they go head-to-head in a draft of the biggest first-half underperformers, debating which struggling players are most likely to bounce back after the break.
Rundown:
0:37 Jordan Walker Wins HR Derby
4:54 Eno Didn’t Love Netflix’s Presentation
9:11 Does All-Star Week Bring Influx of New Viewers?
16:11 Sometimes It Takes Time For Things to Click
23:54 Is Jasson Domínguez Trending Into a Group Like This?
30:45 Curtis Mead: Another Post-Hype Sleeper Delivering?
33:50 Dylan Crews vs. Marcelo Mayer
40:29 First-Half Underperformers Draft
49:57 Eno’s Case for Heliot Ramos
53:00 First-Half Underperformers Draft
1:03:46 Draft Recap
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We've made it to the Midsummer Classic! Today, Eno and DVR break down the new Home Run Derby rules and discuss which sluggers could benefit from the changes. Then, they take a look at several notable players who suffered injuries before the All-Star break and will miss Tuesday night's game, including Jacob Misiorowski and Shohei Ohtani. Later, they examine JJ Wetherholt's contract extension with the Cardinals and how it compares to other recent rookie deals. They wrap up the show by highlighting the players who have stood out the most from a fantasy perspective during the first half of the season.
Rundown:
2:57 Who Could Benefit From New HR Derby Format?
11:40 Drafting the Derby Winner
15:48 Miz Management: Scratched Sunday
20:33 White Sox-Pirates Swap Before the MLB Draft
26:06 JJ Wetherholt Gets Paid
33:25 No Shohei Ohtani in Philly
36:41 MLB’s All-Star Problem: Pitching Availability
43:19 Monitoring Jacob deGrom
43:59 Fantasy All-Stars: Top Valued 5x5 Players at the Break
1:00:09 Where the Money Went
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It's time to wrap up the first half of the baseball season, and there's no better guest to do it with than Ken Rosenthal. This week, Jayson and Doug are joined by their longtime Starkville friend to break down the season's biggest surprises and disappointments, make their midseason MVP picks, and discuss whether Tigers ace Tarik Skubal could actually be moved before the trade deadline—and why that might be a mistake.
Rundown:
1:45 Ken Rosenthal Joins the Show
4:02 Most Surprising Team of 1st Half
9:10 Most Disappointing Team of 1st Half
13:02 First Half MVPs
17:51 MLB Trade Deadline
21:04 Should the Tigers Trade Tarik Skubal?
28:20 Teams to Watch in 2nd Half
31:17 One Surprise Playoff Contender
35:54 Strange But True w/ Yordan Alvarez
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