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Eno and DVR discuss tough in-season decisions for the Tigers (Spencer Torkelson's demotion) and Twins (Edouard Julien's demotion), and the promotion of Connor Norby, before considering the factors to account for when trying to move on from pitchers that have performed very well during the first two months of the season. 

Rundown
1:48 Spencer Torkelson: Optioned to Triple-A
8:31 Justyn-Henry Malloy Gets the Call
12:38 Royce Lewis' Return Bumps Edouard Julien to Triple-A
23:19 Connor Norby: Promoted by Orioles
29:08 Adam Mazur: Gets the Call to San Diego
31:42 Question of Our Times: Timing Value Drops for First-Half Stars
42:31 Which Pitchers Are You Most Worried About?
53:38 Where the Money Went: Yimi Garcia, Matt Vierling, Mark Vientos & David Hamilton
1:02:00 Reid Detmers' Long-Term Outlook

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Eno, DVR, and Trevor analyze the surprising step back for the Atlanta lineup through the first two months of 2024, and discuss players at pivotal points in their careers with a limited window to secure their future role. Plus, they'll take live questions from viewers throughout the show!

Rundown
1:33 More Changes From the Mets; Christian Scott & Brett Baty Optioned to Triple-A
12:55 What's Happening in Atlanta's Lineup?
20:27 Teams Are Pitching the Braves Differently
25:17 Can Hitters Adjust Quickly to a Change Like This?
28:25 A Closer Look at Matt Olson
34:15 Practice Swings Revealing A Hitter's Plan?
37:40 Confidence Levels in Albies, Riley, Harris, Kelenic Getting to Power Again?
42:49 When Careers Reach Pivot Points
57:20 Who Is Your Favorite MLB One-Hit Wonder?

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Eno and DVR discuss the news that MLB has integrated stats from the Negro Leagues into its official records, a bad day for the Mets, fallers from Eno's latest Starting Pitcher Rankings update, prospect news, and a few names to consider as waiver-wire targets this weekend.

Rundown
1:18 Negro League Stats Added to MLB's Official Records
7:06 An Eventful Day for the Mets
11:52 'There is No Way They Are the Worst Team in Baseball'
16:42 Fallers From Eno's Starting Pitcher Rankings Update
($) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513570
30:45 The Z-Contact% Laggardboard
36:40 Ben Brown's Excellent Outing, Window to Continue Starting
39:40 Junior Caminero, Jasson Dominguez, James Wood, Jett Williams & Drew Gilbert Updates
47:05 Can Chase DeLauter Take Over a Spot in Cleveland By Season's End?
50:00 Jacob Wilson: Another Low Barreler with a Great Hit Tool?
52:22 Spencer Schwellenback Arrives
56:17 Matt Waldron & Other Weekend Waiver-Wire Considerations

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Eno and DVR discuss a brutal diagnosis for Ronald Acuña Jr., who suffered another torn ACL over the weekend. Plus, they consider the ongoing struggles of Corbin Carroll, Ángel Hernández's abrupt retirement, and a few May risers from Eno's updated Starting Pitcher Rankings. 

Rundown
2:06 Ronald Acuña Jr.'s 2024 Season Ends with Another Torn ACL
10:43 The Ongoing Struggles of Corbin Carroll
18:43 Victor Robles: DFA'd by Nationals
27:13 Is Passing on Low Barrel Rate Bats An Easy Call?
31:15: Ángel Hernández Retires
35:24 Injury Updates: Cristian Javier, Jorge Polanco & Kodai Senga
46:49 May Risers: Eno's Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings
($) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513570
59:38 Jake Meyers & Colt Keith As Popular Weekend Waiver-Wire Adds
1:09:35 David Fry is Unbelievable
1:12:09 Casey Mize's Rapidly Declining Stuff

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Eno, DVR and Trevor go live at 1p ET/10a PT to discuss pitch tipping, the 'fighters' we did not choose last week and their long-term outlook -- Tanner Bibee, Kyle Harrison, Hunter Greene, Taj Bradley, and Christian Scott -- the best strikeouts they have seen so far this season, and a case for massive expansion that would completely change baseball as we know it.

Rundown
1:18 Tipping Pitches
8:27 A Recent Example from Clarke Schmidt
10:45 Taj Bradley: Tipping Pitches or Too Predictable?
18:40 Tanner Bibee: A Fastball That Is Getting Hammered
26:41 Kyle Harrison: Will He Build Confidence in Secondaries?
31:58 The Case for Hunter Greene
38:33 Christian Scott: The Need For Improved Command
44:55 The Best Strikeouts We’ve Seen This Season
51:31 A Case for Massive Expansion in MLB

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Eno and DVR discuss aging stars whose long-term value might be on the cusp of falling, as well as a few players to target despite an overall body of work that leaves something to be desired. 

Rundown
10:07 Freddie Freeman Is the Power & Speed Drop a Sign of Things to Come?
18:02 Marcus Semien & Nearly Impossible Durability
23:12 Jose Altuve & Extreme Pull Tendencies Over Time
28:59 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Should We Still Chase A 2021 Ceiling?
34:58 Adolis García: Fearing the Fast Peak From Late Bloomers with Aggressive Approaches
36:37 Oneil Cruz: Will He Improve Enough Against Lefties in the Long Run?
43:02 Zach Neto: Sacrificing Ceiling for a Safer Floor?
46:01 Jordan Walker: No Homers at Triple-A This Season?!
53:58 Alex Kirilloff: A Delayed Breakout Coming, or WYSIWYG?
1:02:14 Project Prospect: The Prospects to Target Via Trade As Top 100 Lists Have In-Season Updates

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