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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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With: Trevor May
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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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