Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Max Scherzer's reunion with the Blue Jays, the innings projections for Shohei Ohtani in 2026, and several trends they're watching this spring -- including shifts in pitch mix for the Nats, aggression on the basepaths, and the development of several young players. Plus, Trevor breaks down the typical spring training day for a big-league veteran. 

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0:39 Max Scherzer Re-Signs with the Blue Jays

8:13 Other News & Notes: Merrill Kelly (Back) & Brandon Woodruff

13:03 Shohei Ohtani’s Innings Projection for 2026

16:57 Trends to Watch This Spring

29:24 Which Inexperienced Pitchers Are You Watching This Spring?

40:24 The Spring Running Game

48:43 A Day in the Life of a Big Leaguer During Spring Training

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Eno and Jed discuss the full-time arrival of the automated ball-strike challenge system in 2026 and the players most likely to be impacted by the changed to the strike zone. Plus, they resume the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Rays, where ongoing competition for playing is unfolding at several positions, and the Cardinals, who have opened up a lot of opportunities for younger players by trading away several veterans in their rebuilding effort this winter.

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Rundown

1:01 The Expected Impact of ABS in 2026

18:40 Tampa Bay Rays Preview

43:14 St. Louis Cardinals Preview

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Eno and DVR discuss a few players with questionable statuses for Opening Day -- including Dodgers starter Blake Snell and Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff -- before previewing the Houston Astros with The Athletic's Chandler Rome. They also discuss a few rebound hitters with discounted draft-day prices this winter, before digging into DVR's unusual build in Monday night's Mixed LABR draft.

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2:41 Blake Snell’s Slow Spring

9:19 Brandon Woodruff’s Path to Opening Day

14:00 Chris Sale: Signs One-Year Extension

16:00 Houston Astros Preview

32:03 Will This Astros Team Contend with Better Health in 2026?

37:51 Rebound Hitters for 2026

50:34 Similarities Between Oneil Cruz & PCA?

1:04:53 DVR’s Mixed LABR Draft

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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.

Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/

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.

Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/

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.

Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/

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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.

Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/

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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Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/

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.

Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/

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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