Eno and Al dig into the biggest news items from the early portion of spring training and assess the fantasy impacts.

Rundown
1:47 News impacting pitchers (Tyler Glasnow, Joe Musgrove, Chris Sale)
12:33 Gavin Lux and Yordan Alvarez updates
22:05 A position battle on the Cardinals
25:43 Injury news in the NL Central: Seiya Suzuki and Tyrone Taylor
31:00 How will the Rockies replace Brendan Rodgers?
34:15 Clean-up surgeries for Rhys Hoskins and Ozzie Albies
39:39 Early sluggers and Stuff+ standouts

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Eno, DVR and Britt discuss another excellent showing from Jared Jones and an impressive outing from Mason Milller in the Bronx on Monday afternoon. With teams having greater incentives to bring prospects up when they are ready, the new challenge is having a plan to change course if they struggle. Plus, is there legitimate reason to worry about the slow start of the Astros (7-16 entering play Tuesday) or the Cardinals (10-13)? And, is Blake Snell's bumpy start in San Francisco the byproduct of a late-spring signing?

Rundown
4:10 Jared Jones & Mason Miller Continue to Impress
13:50 An Ump Show in the Bronx
17:52 Jackson Holliday's Early Struggles & When to Adjust a Plan
28:45 Having Defensive Value to Fall Back On
36:53 What's Different About the 2024 Astros?
49:35 The Cardinals' Offense is Going to Wake Up (Right?)
58:01 Is Blake Snell Struggling Because of Signing Delay?

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The New Challenge of Being Patient with Prospects & When to Worry About A Contender's Slow Start

Eno and DVR discuss news and notes from the weekend including an encouraging diagnosis for Spencer Strider before examining several risers from Eno's first in-season update of his 2024 starting pitcher rankings. 

Rundown
4:20 Underwent Internal Brace Procedure Rather Than Second Tommy John Surgery
7:28 Another SP Injury for Arizona: Merrill Kelly
13:10 Francisco Àlvarez: Out 6-8 Weeks
21:46 Eno's Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings
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27:31 Reid Detmers' Early Success
32:22 Casey Mize: Will Strikeouts Show Up With His New Arsenal?
38:09 Javier Assad: What Eno Likes About Him
40:51 Brady Singer: Moves Up Slightly!
44:21 Zack Littell: LODEM Goodness?
48:56 Paul Skenes: Callup Coming Shortly?
53:47 Where the Money Went: Looking Back at Weekend Pickups

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Early Season Starting Pitcher Risers

Eno and DVR discuss Tanner Houck's excellent start to 2024 on the heels of a 'Maddux' against the Guardians on Wednesday. Plus, they look at the ongoing health struggles for Kris Bryant in Colorado, Yu Darvish's move to the IL, hitters with a path to develop more power over time, and a few recent callups including Jack Leiter, Andy Pages, and Landon Knapp. 

Rundown
1:45 Tanner Houck and Buying High on Surging Starting Pitchers
9:35 Ryan Weathers Makes DVR Look Dumb
15:02 Yu Darvish & Kris Bryant Land on the IL
27:25 Finding Power that Follows Contact Skills
37:08 Jack Leiter Gets the Call
40:31 Andy Pages & Landon Knack Join the Dodgers
47:02 Jonatan Clase Lands in Seattle
51:16 A Very Quick Look Ahead at Weekend Waiver Consideration

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Buying High on Surging Starting Pitchers, Future Power Sources & Recent Debuts

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss John Sterling's abrupt retirement after 36 years with the Yankees, the Marlins' surprising decision to send Max Meyer back to Triple-A, the current state of baseball rivalries including a few potential new feuds that could develop. Plus, they discuss the Cubs as a potential top-five team for the next five years, before a round of 'Buy, Sell, Hold'. 

Rundown
1:07 John Sterling Abruptly Announces Retirement
6:03 The Changing Role of Baseball Broadcasters
11:25 Why Did the Marlins Option Max Meyer to Triple-A?
17:50 Baseball's Rivalry Heat Check
24:20 New Rivalries On the Horizon?
29:30 The Case for the Cubs as a Top-Five Team for the Next Five Years
43:46 Buy, Sell, Hold: Tyler O'Neill's Excellent Start in Boston
47:29 Buy, Sell, Hold: Francisco Lindor's Quiet Bat, When to Actually Worry About Early-Season Slumps
56:21 Buy, Sell, Hold: Joe Musgrove

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John Sterling Retires, Rivalry Heat Check & A Case for the Cubs

Eno and DVR discuss the idea exercising more caution with high velocity starting pitchers in the future, weekend news and notes, several recent drops and difficult holds amidst early struggles, and where the money went in weekly free-agent pickups from the weekend. 

Rundown
2:28 Jackie Robinson Day, 2024
8:20 Another High Velocity Starter (Bobby Miller) Heads to the IL
15:40 Will Trends Make Starters with Slightly Less Velocity (93-94 mph fastballs) More Popular?
20:28 Justin Verlander Nearing Return
31:25 Surprising Drops & Difficult Holds
43:23 A Pod Divided: Brandon Pfaadt in Shallow Leagues
56:07 Where the Money Went: Colton Cowser, Kirby Yates, Jeff Hoffman and Jose Buttó 

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