Eno and DVR welcome The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey to the show to break down the shocking firing of Red Sox manager Alex Cora, along with five other coaches, and where the organization goes from here. Later, Eno and DVR dig into two struggling righties — Kodai Senga and Aaron Nola — discuss Zack Wheeler’s return, and track ‘Where The Money Went’ on the waiver wire this past weekend.

Rundown:

0:32 Red Sox Fire Alex Cora

23:23 How Chad Tracy Can Improve The Club

28:10 Kodai Senga’s Struggles Continue

33:12 Aaron Nola’s Rough Stretch

37:56 Zack Wheeler’s Return To The Mound

39:46 Trey Yesavage To Start Tuesday

41:54 Jasson Domínguez Called Up

49:00 Where The Money Went

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Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville welcome Braves manager Walt Weiss to Starkville to discuss his red-hot team, his brawl-saving tackle, and the time he swiped dirt from the old Yankee Stadium. They also break down another Strange But True, this time featuring Angels All-Star outfielder Mike Trout and his home run barrage in the Bronx a couple weeks ago.

Rundown:

0:00 Starkville Is Back!

3:40 ABS Rarities

12:12 Walt Weiss Joins The Show

12:49 The Braves Hot Start

15:45 Transitioning from Bench Coach to Manager

17:27 Facing Adversity in Spring Training

20:13 Lessons Learned From Colorado

21:58 Walt’s Brawl-Saving Tackle

28:12 Braves’ Deep Bench

30:18 Replacing Brian Snitker

32:35 Which Braves Player Would Make A Good Manager?

34:01 Saving Dirt from Yankee Stadium

35:58 Wearing High Socks

40:50 Playing 162

42:53 Trivia Time!

44:55 Strange But True

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Eno and DVR celebrate Fantasy Friday as they break down some of the league’s top young arms and hitters who could be available on the open market. Then, they’re joined by the show’s Senior Hot Dog Correspondent and Ottoneu founder Niv Shah to talk closers—and deliver his latest hot dog reviews.

Rundown:

1:46 Francisco Lindor Placed on IL

4:18 Waiver Wire Bats to Consider

12:09 Nathan Church Getting a Look in St. Louis

13:50 Buying Into Leody Taveras?

16:48 Atlanta’s Young Starters

21:37 Payton Tolle in Boston

26:56 Connor Prielipp Debuting in Minnesota

35:22 Riley Cornelio’s Role with the Nats

39:33 Christian Scott Returned to Triple-A

43:13 Closer Carousel

52:51 Niv Shah Joins the Show

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR are full of surprises for Thursday's episode as they discuss the comebacker that disappeared in Mariners' starter Logan Gilbert's jersey, the upstart Cincinnati Reds, and Juan Soto's baffling comments on not texting with his Mets teammates during their recent road trip. The guys close out the show by highlighting three players who they didn't expect to have so much success this season: Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien, and Padres starter Randy Vásquez.

Rundown:

:35 Logan Gilbert Makes A Ball Disappear

6:30 Counsell on “Ohtani Rule’

11:45 More Two-Way Players?

16:30 April Standings Surprises: Cincinnati Reds

25:21 Who Gets Back on Track: Red Sox, Royals, Astros, Phillies, Mets

32:43 Juan Soto’s Lack of ‘Contact’

39:55 Jordan Walker’s Fast Start

49:03 Riley O’Brien is Rolling

54:48 Randy Vásquez is Missing More Bats Than Ever

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Eno, Jed, and DVR dig into what the returns of injured stars Juan Soto and Zack Wheeler mean for their teams. Then, Kyle Tucker's sluggish start in LA and whether lingering injury effects might be to blame. Plus, a look at some of the most impressive rookie bats in the league right now -- including the swing-and-miss similarities of Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto as their big-league careers get underway.

Rundown:

2:29 Juan Soto to Return on Wednesday

3:29 Zack Wheeler to Start on Saturday

8:26 Jackson Holliday Injury Setback

14:43 Kyle Tucker’s Struggles in LA

24:17 Rookie Review: Chase DeLauter

38:12 Rookie Review: Justin Crawford

49:31 Rookie Review: Sal Stewart

56:35 Rookie Review: Munetaka Murakami & Kazuma Okamoto

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Eno, Britt, and DVR break down the losses of Edwin Díaz and Raisel Iglesias and what each team does now at closer. Then, Nationals writer Spencer Nusbaum joins to talk about Washington's rebuild, including the emergence of CJ Abrams. And Astros writer Chandler Rome stops by to get into Joe Espada's job security, Tatsuya Imai's rough start, and Houston's growing injury list.

Rundown:

0:40 Edwin Díaz Out Until “Second Half”

5:37 Raisel Iglesias Placed on IL

8:00 The Manager Carousel

16:03 Placing Blame on Carlos Mendoza

23:02 Paul DePodesta’s Return to Baseball

26:39 Spencer Nusbaum Joins the Show

27:06 Big Changes for the Nationals

30:03 Homework in the Big Leagues

34:40 A Longer Road to Revamp Pitching Development

37:02 CJ Abrams’ Ascent

39:47 Dylan Crews’ Surprising Demotion

44:30 Chandler Rome Joins the Show

46:47 Manager Joe Espada and GM Dana Brown on the Hot Seat?

51:30 Astros’ Injury Issues

56:43 Tatsuya Imai’s Rough Start

1:04:00 Astros’ Pitching Depth

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Eno and DVR break down the early-season struggles of lefties Garrett Crochet and Cole Ragans. Then they hit the mailbag to talk about the NL East leading Braves and White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami. They wrap up by looking at where the money went in fantasy leagues over the weekend.

Rundown:

3:30 Garrett Crochet Rebounded Sunday

10:12 Cole Ragans’ Rough Outing

16:40 Braves’ Hot Start

28:23 Mets’ Skid Hits 11

29:48 Munetaka Murakami Is Mashing

36:20 Matt McLain’s Offensive Woes

41:00 Jakob Marsee’s Slow Start

45:47 Daniel Palencia & Jhoan Duran Injuries

52:20 Noah Schultz Draws Big Bids

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Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville are back with a new episode of Starkville! The guys discuss their plans for the re-launch of the show and the implementation of ABS. Then, Yankees manager Aaron Boone joins to talk about his childhood as part of the Boone family, his wide array of impersonations and his very specific skill with baseball cards.

Rundown:

0:00 Starkville Is Back!

5:35 ABS In MLB

12:05 Aaron Boone Joins the Show

15:50 How the Yankees Prepared for ABS

23:02 Getting Ejected

29:24 Playing in New York

31:55 Growing Up in the Boone Family

36:30 Aaron Boone: The Great Imitator

39:34 Playing 162

42:50 Baseball Card Savant

46:31 Strange But True

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Eno is joined by Paul Sporer of The Sleeper and the Bust podcast to discuss Out of the Park Baseball and starting pitcher rankings. Then, the guys dive into the waiver wire to see what hitters may be available to pick up this weekend.

Rundown:

1:34 Out of the Park Baseball

5:20 Starting Pitcher Rankings

21:24 Deep Part of the Pool

47:13 Available Bats This Weekend

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down a difficult night for closers Andrés Muñoz and Devin Williams in non-save appearances. The crew then reviews scouting reports for rookie pitchers before concluding with a look at what’s next for Noelvi Marte who was optioned by the Reds this week.

Rundown:

00:58 Andrés Muñoz's Rough Night

11:45 Devin Williams Gives Up Damage in LA

17:31 Pirates Rookie Bubba Chandler

29:20 Red Sox Rookie Connelly Early

37:17 Guardians Rookie Parker Messick

44:45 Reds Demote Noelvi Marte

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