One of baseball’s greatest managers, Joe Maddon, returns to Starkville!

This week, Jayson and Doug catch up with Joe to break down the latest stadium developments in Tampa, reflect on the 10-year anniversary of the historic 2016 World Series champion Cubs, and weigh in on Shohei Ohtani’s singular dominance and Mike Trout’s enduring loyalty.

Later, the guys head to Philadelphia for a wild edition of Strange But True, diving into a pair of stunning Phillies comebacks that proved they are never out of it—even down to their final out.

Rundown:

3:49 Joe Maddon Joins the Show

5:22 A New Ballpark in Tampa?

15:24 Managing in the Trop

18:28 Ohtani vs. PCA

26:36 2016 Chicago Cubs

32:22 State of Modern Managing

38:52 Mike Trout’s Loyalty

41:09 Best Ejection Stories

45:47 Strange But True

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Shohei Ohtani has been playing through a pair of injuries, does he need a breather before the playoffs? Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers’ unique position in the final month of the regular season, before digging into Adley Rutschman’s return to Baltimore, and several intriguing players they’re considering on the waiver wire this weekend. Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah returns to discuss the Atlanta Dog that went missing during a matinee at Nats Park this week.

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Rundown

1:36 Does Shohei Ohtani Need a Break Before October?

5:25 Adley Rutschman: Homers in Return to Baltimore

8:40 Catchers’ Uphill Battle to Stay Healthy & Hit

12:24 An Outlook for Padres Rookie Ethan Salas?

16:30 Coming Up Next

17:04 Chasing Categories in September

22:29 Other Hitters to Consider: Jonah Cox & Adael Amador

30:47Iván Herrera’s Future Behind the Plate

33:50 Shallow League Interest In Trevor Story?

38:27 Corbin Burnes: Nearing Big-League Return

39:44 Pitchers Facing Innings Limit

50:24 Coming Up

51:08 Waiver-Wire Pitching Woes This September

1:00:50 Taste of the Majors: The Atlanta Dog That Wasn’t

1:08:00 Happy Birthday, DVR!

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Several presentations and tools from Saberseminar have us thinking about baseball in different ways. Eno, Trevor, and DVR share a few takeaways and threads to pull on in the future, including the impact of high pitch count innings, biomechanics, and more. Plus, they discuss an impressive tool -- Open Command -- and look at some of the biggest differences across pitchers compared to Location+, and they revisit a previous talk about arm angle and it's relationship to injury, especially when a high arm-angle pitcher utilizes a sweeper.

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Rundown

0:00 More Takeaways From Saberseminar

1:36 A Fun New Tool: BaseballFlightsim.com from Kevin Brown

5:04 Projection Fragility: Michael Hershkowitz & Beat the Streak

9:52 Velocity Dip After High Volume Inning (Michael Alan Shabraeck)

13:49 Biomechanics: Front Knee Collapse (Ben Lerch)

19:32 Reducing Silos: Reds POBO Nick Krall

22:38 Open Command: What Does It Tell Us? (Doyoung-Tom Kim)

45:48 High Arm Angles & Sweepers: A Bad Mix? (Connor Richards)

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Angels fans rejoice as Arte Moreno has decided to sell the club to Stan Kroenke, on the heels of MLB’s longest-running playoff drought. Plus, Eno and DVR discuss fantasy stat correlations and variance as the head-to-head playoffs are underway in many leagues, before taking a look at a few of the most interesting players getting promoted (or activated from the IL) as a part of September roster expansion.

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Rundown

0:00 Angels Fans, Rejoice!

1:59 Arte Moreno Agrees to Sell Angels

6:16 Falling Behind During The Moreno Era

10:57 Big Changes Expected Under Stan Kroenke

18:33 Correlation & Volatility: The Link Between Fantasy Stats

23:36 Monthly Volatility: Batting Average Fluctuates Most

31:19 Preseason Projections: Thrown Away Too Quickly? (Dan Szymborski)

36:42 Is Coby Mayo Showing Signs of Growth?

41:06 Check Out The Athletic Live, Sept. 8th on YouTube!

41:37 September Roster Expansion: Notable Promotions & Returns

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The Boston Red Sox have gone from one of MLB's biggest disappointments to a legitimate September contender. DVR, Eno and Britt Ghiroli discuss Boston's remarkable turnaround, whether Craig Breslow's changes actually fixed something within the organization and whether the Red Sox should now be viewed as a legitimate World Series threat.

First, Ketel Marte returns to the Diamondbacks following a 13-game absence. DVR, Eno and Britt discuss the reaction in Arizona, Torey Lovullo's handling of the situation and what the latest chapter could mean for Marte's long-term future with the D-backs.

Then it's time for a few September surprises. Aaron Nola put together a strong August after struggling for much of the season, Rafael Devers reached 30 home runs for the fifth time in his career and Alex Bregman's second-half power surge has quietly put him among MLB's home run leaders since the beginning of July.

Britt, DVR and Eno also discuss the controversy surrounding comments made on the Red Sox radio broadcast about Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the larger question it raises about the increasingly blurry line between broadcasters, reporters and fans.

Plus the Baltimore Orioles are finally back to .500. Colton Cowser's incredible catch helped Baltimore reach the mark for the first time since April, but the Orioles' improvement goes much deeper.

Finally, the conversation turns to Dodgers owner Mark Walter and the questions surrounding his broader business empire. How relevant are those financial issues to baseball, and how much of the Dodgers'

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00:00 — Welcome to September Baseball

02:42 — DVR's Very Important Travel Advice

04:49 — Ketel Marte Returns to Arizona

11:21 — Aaron Nola's August Turnaround

14:49 — Rafael Devers Reaches 30 HR Again

16:32 — Alex Bregman's Second-Half Power Surge

18:12 — Walker Jenkins' First MLB Home Run

23:05 — Something Is Happening With the Red Sox

25:53 — Are Boston Legitimate World Series Contenders?

27:41 — Did Craig Breslow Fix the Red Sox?

33:11 — Red Sox Radio Controversy

42:39 — Do the Brewers Have a Kyle Harrison Problem?

50:40 — Sage Performance Review: Orioles Back to .500

58:41 — Mark Walter, the Dodgers & MLB Ownership

1:11:58 — Discord, Merch & What's Next

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MLB's player development continues to change. DVR and Eno take the show on the road at Saber Seminar, exploring the evolution of pitching development, the next generation of hitting metrics and the new data that could change how teams evaluate players.

Former MLB pitcher and current University of Oregon Director of Pitching Development Dan Straily joins the show to retrace his career through one of the most transformative eras in pitching. Straily explains how being forced to develop a changeup helped take him from Double-A to the major leagues, how the Astros recognized that his fastball played better at the top of the strike zone and how pitchers gradually gained a better understanding of pitch shapes and movement.

Then Driveline Baseball's Director of Baseball Operations Jack Lambert joins the show to explain one of the emerging frontiers in hitting analysis: bat path grades. How can bat speed, attack angle, attack direction and swing-path data help measure the value of an individual swing? And could metrics like rotational acceleration eventually tell us even more about a hitter's underlying ability?

DVR, Eno and Lambert explore whether bat-path data can eventually become hitting's answer to Stuff+, how quickly swing metrics stabilize and why this type of information could become especially valuable for evaluating amateur and minor-league hitters before traditional statistics provide enough information.

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00:00 — Dan Straily & the Evolution of Pitching Development

01:15 — Being Forced to Develop a Changeup

03:17 — How the Astros Unlocked Straily’s Fastball

04:47 — When Pitch Design Doesn't Fit the Pitcher

08:21 — Why Triple-A Made Straily a Better Pitcher

10:01 — Are Young Pitchers Too Focused on Stuff+?

12:03 — Straily, Driveline & the Weighted-Ball Battle

13:28 — Reinventing Himself in the KBO

15:34 — How Straily’s Playing Career Shaped His Coaching

19:02 — Jack Lambert & Driveline’s Bat Path Grades

20:11 — What Is a Bat Path Grade?

21:43 — How Predictive Is Bat Path Data?

23:20 — Rotational Acceleration vs. Bat Speed

25:43 — Can Swing Data Become Hitting’s Stuff+?

29:52 — DVR & Eno’s Biggest Saber Seminar Takeaways

33:43 — Why Anti-Tunneling Works for Some Pitchers

34:32 — The Science Behind Multiple Fastball Shapes

35:38 — The Hidden Differences Between MLB Bats

36:44 — What Really Predicts Stolen Bases?

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It’s Doug’s birthday, and who better to help him celebrate than his former Phillies teammate and mentee, Jimmy Rollins? This week, Doug and DVR, filling in for Jayson, sit down with Jimmy to talk about the shock of being drafted by Philadelphia, how Doug helped him get acclimated to the big leagues, what it was like playing alongside Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Cole Hamels, and the moment he finally knew it was time to retire.

Plus, with the playoff chase heating up, Doug and DVR each pick a team they believe in. And, of course, it wouldn’t be the show without Strange But True—a particularly rough week for Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller.

Rundown:

0:49 Happy Birthday, Doug!

7:14 Teams We Believe In

16:22 Jimmy Rollins Stops By

16:56 Getting Drafted by the Phillies

24:58 J-Roll’s Mentors

35:54 The End in Philadelphia

40:37 How the Game Has Changed

48:38 Art of Stealing Bases

50:37 Lightning Round

1:01:43 The 6-1-1 Podcast

1:05:22 Strange But True

1:12:46 Trivia Time

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MLB's final push for the Wild Card and Playoffs are here, Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris have everything you need for the stretch run. DVR and Eno break down the best September waiver-wire targets, two-start pitchers and late-season saves options while examining whether breakouts from Jordan Walker, James Wood and other young hitters are sustainable heading into 2027.

First, the guys catch up on the baseball news you should know. Carlos Correa is nearing a September return, Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl have landed on waivers, Mason Winn's thumb injury creates new questions in St. Louis, and Denzel Clarke could get another opportunity with the A's. Plus, Roki Sasaki heads back to the IL while Gavin Stone and Tony Gonsolin work their way toward potential September returns.

Walker has changed his swing, lowered his strikeout rate and reached a new level of power, but should fantasy managers really pay a first-round price next spring? The guys also look ahead to Cam Smith and Lawrence Butler, including why a big September from Smith could make him more expensive than DVR wants him to be in 2027 fantasy drafts.

Then it's time to attack the waiver wire for the final month of the fantasy baseball season. Tristan Peters remains surprisingly available despite a productive season and everyday role with the White Sox, while Rafael Flores, Mickey Gasper and Tim Tawa offer potential help in deeper formats.

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00:00 — Fantasy Friday: September Targets & MLB News

02:05 — Carlos Correa Nearing a Return

03:56 — Eugenio Suárez & TJ Friedl Hit Waivers

06:15 — Mason Winn Injury & Cardinals Playing Time

12:19 — Denzel Clarke Nearing a Return

15:18 — Roki Sasaki Heads to the IL

17:52 — Can Hitters Really Change Their Swing Decisions?

23:08 — James Wood’s Improved Approach

24:24 — Jordan Walker’s Breakout & 2027 Value

32:54 — Cam Smith vs. Lawrence Butler

39:21 — Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets

39:42 — Why Tristan Peters Is Still Available

44:21 — Rafael Flores & Mickey Gasper

46:44 — Elliot Ramos & Taylor Ward Stock Down

48:00 — Best Two-Start Pitchers for Next Week

49:23 — Drop Grayson Rodriguez?

53:03 — Deep-League Streamers & Saves Targets

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Should MLB create a Rookie Pitcher of the Year award? DVR, Eno and Trevor May break down baseball’s best rookie pitchers, including Nolan McLean, Parker Messick and Payton Tolle, before searching deeper for young arms who could become impact starters, closers and fantasy baseball breakouts in 2027.

Parker Messick is putting together a historically impressive rookie season for the Guardians. Payton Tolle offers a different profile for the Red Sox. With more traditional high-end velocity and a polished presence on the mound. In the National League, Nolan McLean has answered some of the biggest questions surrounding his arsenal. Could increased changeup usage unlock another level for the Mets right-hander?

The crew also examines Logan Henderson's unusual combination of below-average velocity, strike throwing and swing-and-miss ability before diving into the next group of intriguing young pitchers. Walbert Ureña, Didier Fuentes, Bradgley Rodríguez, Blade Tidwell and Connor Prielipp all present different questions about command, pitch shape, sequencing and future roles.

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00:00 — Should MLB Have a Rookie Pitcher of the Year?

08:22 — Parker Messick vs. Payton Tolle

09:10 — Messick’s Historically Good Rookie Season

14:48 — How Good Can Payton Tolle Be?

19:18 — Nolan McLean’s Rookie Season

19:38 — Has McLean Answered the Lefty Question?

27:44 — The Logan Henderson Puzzle

35:20 — Rookie Pitchers to Watch for 2027

35:25 — Walbert Ureña’s Breakout Season

48:52 — Didier Fuentes’ Unusual Arsenal

55:01 — Could Bradgley Rodríguez Become a Starter?

1:01:42 — Connor Prielipp’s Next Step

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DVR, Eno and Jed Lowrie make their final American League playoff predictions, picking all three AL division winners and three Wild Card teams as the Yankees, Red Sox, Rays, White Sox, Guardians, Mariners, Rangers and Astros battle for October.

DVR still can't quit the Seattle Mariners. Seattle enters the stretch run within striking distance of the AL West and owns an extremely favorable remaining schedule, but defensive shortcomings and an inconsistent offense leave plenty of reasons to question whether the Mariners can actually get back to October.

Jed also offers a player's perspective on what happens inside a clubhouse when a team with postseason expectations starts to fall apart late in the season, drawing on his experience with the 2011 Boston Red Sox. The conversation turns to the Blue Jays and whether Toronto can find another gear before time runs out.

Then, Eno digs into one of his favorite kinds of rabbit holes: batting stance changes. Carson Benge's impressive rookie season sparks a deeper look at why hitters open or close their stance, how those adjustments can affect vision and swing mechanics, and what Fernando Tatis Jr.'s changes reveal about the tradeoffs hitters make at the plate.

Finally, Name That Dude returns! DVR puts Eno and Jed to the test with clues about a mystery former MLB player before the conversation inevitably turns into baseball cards, heat maps and Statcast ideas.

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00:00 — Final AL Playoff Predictions

03:12 — The AL Playoff Race Is Chaos

08:38 — Can the White Sox Win the AL Central?

13:19 — Why Cleveland Can Make a September Run

16:49 — DVR Still Believes in the Mariners

19:35 — Mariners vs. Astros in the AL West

23:17 — When a Contender Starts Falling Apart

24:59 — Can the Blue Jays Save Their Season?

29:19 — Final AL Playoff Picks

31:41 — Carson Benge's Breakout Rookie Season

34:40 — Why Hitters Change Their Stance

46:30 — What Fernando Tatis Jr. Changed

52:14 — Name That Dude Returns

56:21 — The Mystery Player Revealed

56:56 — What Should Be on the Back of a Baseball Card?

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