Eno and DVR take a look back at the Opening Series for each team and discuss their takeaways, along with some of the surprisingly good and bad starting pitcher performances that have unfolded so far. Plus, they highlight a few other important things to monitor in the early days of the season.

Rundown

2:40 Where the Money Went: Jason Foley, Kevin Ginkel, Griffin Jax, Brock Stewart, Jordan Hicks & Garrett Crochet

15:52 Making Sense of Starting Pitcher Debuts (Good & Bad)

20:45 Keeping a Close Eye on Zac Gallen's Upcoming Starts

26:51 Bailey Ober's Brutal Start Against the Royals

34:17 Impressive Outings from the Red Sox's Starters

38:32 What Else Matters In Small Samples?

51:56 Trey Lipscomb's Opportunity to Start at Third Base in Washington

55:11 Injury Updates: Eloy Jiménez, Royce Lewis, Edward Cabrera & Sean Murphy

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