Eno and DVR catch up on a spring injury for Joe Ryan before continuing their team preview series with the Yankees, Athletics and Angels. First, Brendan Kuty joins the show to discuss a Yankees’ position player group that is nearly identical to 2025, then Melissa Lockard drops by to examine the A’s as they try to navigate the unique challenges of Sutter Health Park in Sacramento for a second season.

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Rundown

3:05 Joe Ryan: MRI Shows Back Inflammation

4:21 Jackson Holliday: Falling in Drafts Following Hamate Injury

9:45 JR Ritchie: Impressive Spring Debut

12:13 New York Yankees Team Preview

36:45 (Sacramento) Athletics Team Preview

59:44 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Team Preview

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Eno and DVR discuss a few news items ahead of the weekend including Jordan Westburg's elbow injury and Bruce Meyer's move into the executive director role for the MLBPA, before continuing the Team Preview series! Sahadev Sharma joins the show to discuss the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans drops by to break down the Reds, and Dennis Lin is here to talk about the Padres.

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Rundown

1:16 Listener Leagues in Progress

6:45 Spring Injury Updates: Jordan Westburg's Elbow, Tommy John Surgery for Pablo López

15:16 Bruce Meyer Moves Into Executive Director Role for MLBPA

20:19 Chicago Cubs Team Preview

49:42 Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

1:18:19 Padres Team Preview

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Eno and DVR continue the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Mariners, who are hoping to make another deep run in October, the Pirates, who have added a lot of much-needed pop to their lineup this winter, and the Marlins, who have a wide-range of options vying for regular run in their position player core as they continue their rebuilding effort.

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Rundown

1:13 Seattle Mariners Team Preview

17:28 Underrated Mariners We’re Interested In

24:18 PIttsburgh Pirates Team Preview

39:38 Underrated Pirates We’re Interested In

49:10 Miami Marlins Team Preview

55:21 Underrated Marlins We’re Interested In

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Eno, DVR, and Jed continue the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Rangers, whose injury-risk brings a high ceiling and a low floor as a potentially dangerous team in the AL West, the Nats, entering Year 1 with a new group in the front office at the helm, and the White Sox, who should be slightly improved as their rebuilding effort continues.

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Rundown

3:46 Texas Rangers Team Preview

24:52 Underrated Rangers We’re Interested In

30:25 Washington Nationals Team Preview

48:20 Underrated Nationals We’re Interested In

56:49 Chicago White Sox Team Preview

1:14:14 Underrated White Sox We’re Interested In

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Eno and DVR discuss the stunning report that Tony Clark is expected to resign as the executive director of the MLBPA, an update on Pablo López and Nick Castellanos’ fit with the Padres, before digging into three team previews -- breaking down their expectations for the Orioles, Brewers, and Rockies. 

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Rundown

0:19 Tony Clark Expected to Resign as Executive Director of MLBPA

6:27 Pablo López: Has Tear in UCL; Getting Second Opinion

8:50 Nick Castellanos Joins Padres

13:49 Baltimore Orioles Team Preview

31:33 Underrated Orioles We’re Interested In

39:40 Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

51:32 Underrated Brewers We’re Interested In

1:07:45 Colorado Rockies Team Preview

1:14:23 Underrated Rockies We’re Interested In

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Eno and DVR discuss an early setback for Pablo López at Twins camp and the return of Christian Scott for the Mets before digging into three team previews -- breaking down their expectations for the D-backs, who re-signed Zac Gallen over the weekend, the Braves, who are in need of starting pitching depth as injuries pile up, and the Royals, who are projected by Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA to win the AL Central.

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Rundown

2:06 Pablo López: Headed for MRI on Elbow

7:19 Christian Scott: Back in Live BP Sessions

13:04 Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview

28:14 Underrated D-backs We’re Interested In

39:00 Atlanta Braves Team Preview

51:42 Underrated Braves We’re Interested In

57:43 Kansas City Royals Team Preview

1:05:05 Underrated Royals We’re Interested In

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Eno and DVR discuss the events that ultimately pushed the Phillies toward their decision to release Nick Castellanos, and how he stacks up to a few recently signed (and one still available) free-agent hitters. Plus, they answer a few mailbag questions: What causes disagreement between Pitching+ and Stuff+, and What's on our FanGraphs dashboards these days?

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Rundown

0:22 Why the Phillies Decided to Release Nick Castellanos

8:26 Why is Rhys Hoskins Still a Free Agent?

16:42 Other News & Notes: Ronny Mauricio, Agustín Ramírez & Jordan Lawlar

20:40 Fantasy Implications of Hamate Surgery

36:03 When Pitching+ and Stuff+ Disagree

39:59 What’s On Our FanGraphs Dashboards?

49:56 Where are the Tier Break in Eno’s SP Rankings?

55:40 Injury Stash Preference: Gerrit Cole vs. Justin Steele

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another day of spring training news including a potential season-ending injury for Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott, Chris Bassitt to the Orioles, and (another) extension for Max Muncy with the Dodgers before discussing new pitches (Garrett Crochet's changeup!) and the challenge of pursuing ideal shapes while maintaining a group of pitches that complement each other to effectively get opposing hitters out.

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Rundown

3:21 Sebastian Walcott Injury, Chris Bassitt to Baltimore

8:26 Max Muncy Adds Another Year with the Dodgers

12:44 MLB Owners Vote to Enforce Box Rules for Base Coaches

17:37 New Pitch Watch: Garrett Crochet’s New Changeup

27:35 Building Pitches That Work, Beyond Chasing Shapes

40:58 Johan Oviedo & Cut-Ride Fastballs

53:28 Who Are You Watching Closely This Spring?

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a trio of hamate injuries impacting Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday as spring training begins -- plus an update on Spencer Schwellenbach and shoulder surgery for Anthony Santander. They also examine Monday's surprising trade between the Brewers and Red Sox, and discuss manager/coaching changes, and the impact that can have on in-game strategy, including the continued shift toward having first-base coaches control the team's running game. 

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Rundown

2:58 Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor & Jackson Holliday Hamate Injuries

12:48 Spencer Schwellenback to the 60-day IL (Elbow Inflammation)

15:17 Josh Hader Slowed with Biceps Inflammation

17:05 Anthony Santander Has Surgery to Repair Labrum (Shoulder)

22:01 Examining the Latest Brewers-Red Sox Trade

34:48 New Managers & ‘Getting Buy-In’ From Veterans

48:10 The Impact of Managers & Coaches

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the fourth installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers typically selected after Pick 250 overall of recent NFBC drafts.

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Rundown

4:39 Joey Cantillo, Ryne Nelson, Quinn Priester & Logan Henderson

18:28 Mike Burrows, Noah Cameron, Troy Melton, Casey Mize & Braxton Ashcraft

31:05 Sean Manaea, Gerrit Cole, Bailey Ober & Chad Patrick

38:51 Ryan Weathers, Grayson Rodriguez, Zebby Matthews & Cade Cavalli

47:21 Parker Messick, Brady Singer, Robby Snelling & Ian Seymour

56:34 Kodai Senga, Jonah Tong & Angels Starters

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