Keith and DVR discuss the D-backs' planned hook for Brandon Pfaadt in Game 3 of the NLCS, why the decision ultimately made sense despite how well Pfaadt pitched in the outing, a few challenges that come with utilizing matchup splits, the rise of Jordan Montgomery, Yordan Alvarez's absurd success against left-handed pitching throughout his time in the big leagues, and a few players Keith saw during his trip to the Arizona Fall League.

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DVR & Law | The Pfaadt Plan, Yordan Feats & Keith's AFL Trip

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Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re talking about MLB adopting stats from the Negro Leagues, the Mets rough stretch, and hand out awards for the first third of the season.
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Who’s the MVP so far? | MLB adds Negro Leagues stats

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. Sam Miller of Pebble Hunting joins Andy and Grant this week. They talk about some general baseball banter, umpire Ángel Hernández retiring and the season ending injury to Ronald Acuña Jr

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Sam Miller talks Ángel Hernández retiring, Acuña being out for the season & much more

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re ranking the top 5 teams after 50 games, discussing Josh Hader’s usage restrictions, and breaking down the injuries affecting the standings.
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Who are the top 5 teams? | Josh Hader's arbitration fallout

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. Grant, Andy & Marc are back together to talk some ball. They talk about the pre-memorial day vibes they are getting from some teams, the current state of pitching in MLB and comparing real numbers to Statcast metrics.

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Pre-Memorial Day vibes for teams, the state of pitching & real numbers vs Statcast metrics

Starkville | Jayson is on vacation this week, so Doug is in solo to take over this week on the show. David Cone joins Doug and talks about the differences in the old school vs new school thinking on pitching in baseball, the change in the strike zone, the use of stats, the increase in Tommy John surgeries and much much more.

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DVR & Law | The Pfaadt Plan, Yordan Feats & Keith's AFL Trip

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