Ben and Carlos talk about a handful of big stuff, big physicality Yankees pitchers who are off to strong starts in the 2025 season. They briefly touch on George Lombard Jr. also living up to his preseason scouting hype in the early goings. After that the two talk about more Red Sox pitching prospects of note, this time those not named Brandon Clarke. After that the two talk about Nick Kurtz being promoted to the majors and discuss how fun the A’s current young lineup is—and also appreciate their hits at the top of the draft in recent years between Kurtz and Jacob Wilson. The two discuss Dodgers righthander Sean Linan’s crazy changeup, then take a listener question about surprising 2025 draft performances. 

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Time Stamps

• (0:30) Opening banter
• (4:10) Yankees power arms
• (17:00) George Lombard Jr.
• (23:00) More Red Sox arms to get excited about
• (36:00) Nick Kurtz and the A’s
• (45:00) Jace LaViolette’s resurgence
• (50:00) Jacob Wilson
• (52:30) Sean Linan and crazy changeups
• (1:00:00) Which draft prospect has surprised you the most?

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