I'm joined by Saber Stats, who provides a great view on baseball through the lens of sabermetrics. Advanced stats can seem daunting, but they really do help us understand baseball better. The last few years has seen a huge uptick in mainstream usage of baseball sabermetrics, and they just add more context to the game. We've seen that older players no longer get paid, so rookie contracts need to be restructured allow for earlier free agency. Some teams like the Astros, A's, and Rays always seem to extract the most value out of their players. All this (and more) on today's episode!

I'm joined by Austin, a former college baseball player with a true passion for the game. There are a bunch of young stars in the game right now, but who's going to carry the torch for the next generation? Matt Chapman is one of the few guys in the league who's defense alone is worth the price of admission. Changing the Draft would make things more fair for domestic players, and speed up rebuild processes. Is Dave Dombrowski on the hot seat in Boston? All this (and more) on today's episode!

We're joined by a special guest today. Cody Bellinger as a bona-fide superstar, but Christian Yelich stands to produce at a more sustainable clip. Clayton Kershaw as rebranded himself and learned to be effective with lower velocity, which gives the Dodgers a strong Big 3 at the front of their rotation. This Big 3 might not be the league's best, because the Astros' starters have more high-octane stuff, which plays up in the postseason. When can we expect to see Gavin Lux, and what will he contribute?

Bryce Harper heard a fan's "Overrated!" chant, so he immediately launched a ball into McCovey Cove. It's been a down year by his standards, but Harper's 2 home runs led the way last night. The Mets, Indians, and Astros are white hot, but it's New York's turnaround that stands as most impressive. Josh Hader blew a save, but Eric Thames' walk-off blast sent the Brewers home happy, as the NL Central race stays tight. All this, plus a full recap of every game!

Javier Baez has a smooth left-handed stroke. The Reds waved the white flag by using a position player on the mound, so El Mago (The Magician) decided to take an at-bat from the opposite side. The Field of Dreams game next year will be one of MLB's creative efforts to spread and promote the game. Injuries have hampered his career lately, but Miguel Cabrera should reach 500 home runs. All this, plus a full recap of every game!

What is Bo Bichette's ceiling? Expect his doubles to turn into home runs as he gets older and stronger. Don't look now, but the Mets are solidly in the playoff picture. They've won 13 of their last 14 games, and that Wild Card is very much in play for them. Was Chris Davis really about to fight his manager? Tensions flared in the Orioles dugout, as the Yankees set the record for most HRs against a team in a single season. What might make a 40-40 season out of reach for Ronald Acuna Jr.? All this, plus a full recap of every game!

Bo Bichette continues to tear the cover of the ball. With 10 extra-base hits in his first 9 games, he's giving us a glimpse into what should be a very bright future. Despite some injury and durability concerns that have crept up over the past couple years, Clayton Kershaw has been very sturdy this year. In his 20th straight start of 6+ innings, Kershaw dropped his ERA to 2.77. Tim Beckham has received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Stanozolol, an anabolic steroid. All this, plus a full recap of every game!

Isan Diaz hit a home run while his parents were being interviewed, and their reaction was priceless. Jonathan Villar hit for the cycle for the Orioles, and he didn't even know it. With a home run robbery, a double, and a homer, Bryan Reynolds is putting the baseball world on notice. He's gotten off to a slow start this season, but Vlad Jr. took home AL Player of the Week. Will he be an MVP candidate some day? All this, plus a full recap of every game!

The Detroit Tigers reportedly turned down two blockbuster offers for Michael Fulmer in 2017, including deals for Javier Baez and Alex Bregman. Those two players have gone on to become some of the best in the game, while the Tigers are in a deep rebuild. Did the Red Sox management give up on the season by not acquiring bullpen help at the Trade Deadline? Boston's playoff hopes have essentially vanished. Whether it's starting or relieving, Devin Smeltzer just does whatever the Twins ask of him - and he's been impressive. All this, plus a full recap of every game!

Aaron Sanchez led the way to the Astros' second ever combined no-hitter. If Sanchez "flips the switch" in Houston, should we just start printing their World Series banners? DJ Lemahieu's season stands in stark contrast to his career numbers, and few people saw this coming. Might Ronald Acuna Jr. have a chance at a 40-40 season? All this, plus a full recap of every game!