May Risers & Fallers

Things are looking up for two aces: Cristopher Sánchez and Jacob Misiorowski. After dominant performances throughout May, both have emerged as early frontrunners in the NL Cy Young race. Today, Eno and DVR break down what's fueling their success, while also examining which hitters made the biggest leaps at the plate from April to May. Later, the guys dig into the disappointing seasons of Bo Bichette and Austin Riley, and examine whether either star can turn things around before the year is over.

Rundown:

0:40 Eno’s Trip to Firestone Walker Invitational

4:31 The Miz & Cristopher Sánchez Go Off in May

6:37 Jake Bauers’ Approach Against Imai’s Slider

11:00 Imai Pitched Well Again

12:30 Yankees Send 18 to Plate During 13-Run Third Inning

18:21 Elly De La Cruz to the IL

20:11 Garrett Crochet Setback

27:00 Rafael Devers Turns It Around in May

32:25 Carson Benge is Clicking

37:02 Context is Key: Down Months Are Normal

40:30 The Long Game: Does Combo Bad Finish, Slow Start Worry Us?

46:29 Ildemaro Vargas, Jose Fernandez & Liam Hicks Cool Off

49:30 Bo Bichette’s Struggles

53:08 Austin Riley’s Quiet Start

57:38 One-Year wRC+ Leaderboard: The Most Surprising Bat in the Top-Five?

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