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Who are the biggest 2027 fantasy baseball breakout candidates? Could Andrew Painter, Jackson Jobe or Jackson Merrill become the next Jacob Misiorowski or Pete Crow-Armstrong?

Live from First Pitch Arizona 2026, Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris are spinning the 2026 MLB season forward to find the next wave of fantasy baseball sleepers, breakout pitchers, undervalued hitters, emerging closers and post-hype rebound candidates.

After the incredible success of last year's "Hype Seven" pitchers, can another group of young arms make the same leap? Derek and Eno examine Jackson Jobe, Connelly Early, Logan Henderson, Andrew Painter, Bubba Chandler, Anthony Molina and Hagen Smith, breaking down the underlying pitch characteristics, Stuff+, command and injury concerns that could determine their 2027 value.

They also explore the hitters who could deliver a massive breakout. Does Jackson Merrill have 30/30 potential? Could Konnor Griffin or Cole Carrigg follow Pete Crow-Armstrong's path? Which hitters share Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s swing characteristics, and could Luke Raley become the next Jake Bauers?

Plus, Derek and Eno discuss post-hype prospects including Jackson Holliday, Roki Sasaki and Dylan Crews, identify potential new closers, and examine which MLB organizations could make a Nationals-style leap forward.

Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Demetrio Crisantes joins the show to discuss his impressive contact skills, developing power, stolen bases, recovery from injuries and how advanced training technology is helping him prepare for major league pitching.

And the First Pitch Arizona crowd gets involved with two rounds of Name That Dude!

00:00 Live from First Pitch Arizona 2026
02:28 Remembering Adam Standish
03:52 The Hype Seven: What Worked in 2026?
09:36 Finding the Next Breakout Pitchers for 2027
13:38 Jackson Jobe, Connelly Early & Logan Henderson
16:50 Andrew Painter, Bubba Chandler & More Young Arms
21:59 The Risks of Young Pitchers Changing Roles
25:56 Finding the Next Fantasy Baseball Closer
29:59 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. & Potential Fantasy Busts
34:15 Diamondbacks Prospect Demetrio Crisantes Joins
42:59 Name That Dude — Round One
45:11 Who Is the Next Pete Crow-Armstrong?
49:57 Konnor Griffin, Cole Carrigg & Breakout Tools
51:56 Finding the Next Jake Bauers
53:56 Bat-Speed Risers, Nathaniel Lowe & Luke Raley
58:42 Post-Hype Sleepers: Jackson Holliday, Roki Sasaki & More
1:05:32 Which MLB Team Could Make the Next Big Leap?
1:10:07 Name That Dude — Round Two
1:11:33 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris bring you in-depth MLB analysis, fantasy baseball strategy, player development insights, pitching analytics and conversations from around the game.

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
Special Guest: Demetrio Crisantes, Arizona Diamondbacks prospect
Recorded Live: First Pitch Arizona 2026
Special Thanks: Brent Hershey, Ray Murphy & Baseball HQ
Executive Producer: Mac

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Mark Attanasio joins Starkville! This week, Jayson and Doug welcome the Milwaukee Brewers owner to reflect on the final week of the World Series, the biggest public event in Wisconsin history, and the life changing experience of bringing baseball fans together. Mark looks back on building the Brewers from 2004 to today, including the development of the team's current roster and facilities. Plus, he shares his favorite Pat Murphy stories, including the time Murph showed up to flip pancakes at 6 a.m., and discusses why he knew Murphy could step up as manager. Finally, with another potential lockout on the horizon, Mark weighs in on the labor issues facing baseball and reflects on his own memories as a lifelong fan of the game.

Rundown:
00:00 Opening
03:27 Were the Brewers Assessed Correctly Going into Worldseries?
07:31 Brewers Believe in Strike One - Get Ahead
12:50 UP NEXT: Mark Attanasio
12:58 Owner of Brewers Visits Starkville
14:16 What’s the Last Week Like Post-World Series
20:59 Biggest Turnout Public Event in Wisconsin
23:28 More Than Sports Experience - Life-Changing
29:02 Reflecting on Building The Brewers
37:28 Starkville Tradition - Favorite Murph Story
40:21 Question of Two Become One
43:22 About to Have Lockout

46:41 Lifelong Fan of Baseball - Similar Labor Memories?
50:34 UP NEXT: CLOSING THOUGHTS

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Did MLB get the 2026 Gold Glove Awards right? Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris debate the biggest defensive questions, break down the American League and National League Rookie of the Year races, and question whether Manager of the Year is still a meaningful award.

With the World Series over, MLB's offseason is underway, and teams are making critical decisions on contract options ahead of free agency.

The guys examine the Twins' decision to decline their side of Joe Ryan's $13 million mutual option and why arbitration could leave one of baseball's most valuable starting pitchers underpaid. They also discuss the Padres declining Nick Pivetta's option, Michael King entering free agency, and what comes next for Sandy Alcantara, Drew Rasmussen, Bo Bichette and Tatsuya Imai.

Plus, who deserves Rookie of the Year? Kevin McGonigle, Parker Messick and Munetaka Murakami feature in the AL conversation, while Carson Benge, JJ Wetherholt, Sal Stewart and Nolan McLean lead a crowded NL debate.

DVR and Eno also explore the limitations of defensive metrics like Defensive Runs Saved and Outs Above Average, the influence of reputation on Gold Glove voting, and whether voters sufficiently recognize sustained managerial success.

Finally, DVR shares highlights from Milwaukee's World Series celebration, and the guys congratulate the overall winners of the Rates & Barrels Listener League.

00:00 Today's Show
00:56 Milwaukee Celebrates a World Series Championship
05:19 MLB Option Season Begins
09:21 Sandy Alcantara's $21 Million Option
13:35 Drew Rasmussen's Workload and Future
16:48 Bo Bichette Stays with the Mets
19:47 Can Tatsuya Imai Improve in Year Two?
23:59 Joe Ryan's Arbitration and Contract Value
29:51 Michael King, Nick Pivetta and the Pitching Market
33:40 More Starting Pitchers Enter Free Agency
36:11 Luis Robert Jr. and the Orioles' Option Decisions
39:01 American League Rookie of the Year Debate
50:07 National League Rookie of the Year Debate
56:40 Cowboy Ohtani and the Rookie Class
57:28 Should Manager of the Year Still Exist?
1:03:03 Gold Glove Winners, Snubs and Defensive Metrics
1:09:58 Rates & Barrels Listener League Winners
1:19:17 First Pitch Arizona and What's Next

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The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions. Now comes the challenge of defending their title.

Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris look ahead to the Brewers' 2027 season, examining William Contreras' future in Milwaukee, Aaron Ashby's potential move to the starting rotation and the offseason decisions facing the reigning World Series champions.

Could Milwaukee bring back its championship core? What happens with Brandon Woodruff, JoJo Romero and Jake Bauers? And how will one of baseball's strongest farm systems help the Brewers build another contender?

Plus, Closing the Tab on the Tampa Bay Rays. After a remarkable 2026 season ended in a World Series loss, DVR and Eno examine Tampa Bay's offensive limitations, pitching depth and potential offseason upgrades.

Finally, it's the Performance Review, sponsored by Sage. The guys make their 2026 MLB awards picks, including Yordan Alvarez vs. Bobby Witt Jr. for AL MVP, Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic NL MVP campaign and the Cy Young cases for Cam Schlittler and Jacob Misiorowski.

02:05 – Brewers World Series Afterglow
02:59 – Milwaukee Prepares for Its Championship Parade
07:25 – An Incredible Brewers Fan Story
09:29 – What's Next for the Brewers in 2027?
11:22 – William Contreras' Future in Milwaukee
15:10 – Contreras' Development and Long-Term Role
16:44 – Brandon Woodruff's Future
20:31 – Milwaukee's Farm System and Pitching Depth
24:24 – Could Aaron Ashby Return to the Rotation?
25:36 – JoJo Romero's Free Agency and Bullpen Decisions
26:48 – Pat Murphy's Message to Jake Bauers
30:14 – Closing the Tab: Tampa Bay Rays
31:29 – Tampa Bay's Offensive Limitations
32:40 – How Will New Ownership Shape the Rays?
36:51 – Tampa Bay's Pitching and Contract Decisions
39:01 – Potential Rays Trades and Roster Upgrades
42:21 – Performance Review: 2026 MLB Awards
42:45 – AL MVP: Yordan Alvarez vs. Bobby Witt Jr.
44:19 – NL MVP: Pete Crow-Armstrong's Historic Season
46:50 – AL & NL Cy Young Award Predictions
49:32 – What's Coming Next on Rates & Barrels?

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The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in five games to complete one of the most impressive postseason runs in recent MLB history.

Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris react to Milwaukee's historic championship, reflecting on what this moment means to the city, its fans and the generations who waited to see the Brewers win it all.

The conversation revisits Milwaukee's remarkable 11–2 postseason run, including its victories over the Padres and Dodgers, and examines the performances that made the championship possible.

Jacob Misiorowski delivered 5⅔ innings in the decisive Game 5 despite relying heavily on his fastball, while Milwaukee's bullpen completed an extraordinary World Series, allowing just four earned runs across 24⅓ innings.

DVR and Eno also discuss William Contreras, Cooper Pratt and the World Series MVP conversation, Aaron Ashby's historic postseason workload, and the roster depth that separated Milwaukee from Tampa Bay.

Plus, Drew Rasmussen's impressive short-rest start, the Brewers' approach at the plate, the Rays' offensive shortcomings and what comes next for both franchises.

From Bob Uecker's enduring connection to Milwaukee to the fans who supported the team through decades of disappointment, this is a celebration of a championship that means far more than one baseball season.

00:00 The Brewers Are World Series Champions
00:36 Eno Revisits Milwaukee's Postseason Run
10:21 DVR Joins the Championship Celebration
11:08 What This Title Means to Milwaukee
15:18 The Fans, Families and Memories Behind the Brewers
19:52 World Series MVP: William Contreras or Cooper Pratt?
27:07 The Players Who Defined Milwaukee's Championship
29:16 Jacob Misiorowski's Game 5 Pitching Performance
31:16 Drew Rasmussen's Short-Rest Start
33:18 Milwaukee's Dominant World Series Bullpen
35:18 Aaron Ashby's Remarkable Postseason
40:34 The Strategy Behind Milwaukee's Lineup
45:18 Why the Brewers' Offense Outperformed Tampa Bay
48:34 How Roster Depth Decided the World Series
52:29 Building a Team That Can Win in October
57:20 What's Next for the Brewers?
01:02:09 A Final Toast to Brewers Fans

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