The Mets pitching staff has been a pleasant surprise but is it sustainable? We ask FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal and cover the strong start on offense for the Cubs.

Ken breaks down the underrated success of the Yankees’ player development and scouting departments, plus what they might do when Giancarlo Stanton returns from the IL.

We also get a look inside The Athletic’s recent features on Bobby Witt Jr. and Steven Kwan — and what their routines say about elite preparation.

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Ken updates us on Blake Snell’s shoulder setback and whether the Dodgers' pitching depth can hold up.

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