A fresh batch of starting pitcher rankings has arrived, and there’s plenty to debate. Who made the “Hype 7”? Is Gavin Williams making the leap to ace status? And where does José Soriano land in the mix? Eno and DVR break it all down before turning their attention to the waiver wire, where two intriguing rookies — A.J. Ewing and Henry Bolte — are making their cases as weekend pickups. Plus, no Fantasy Friday would be complete without another edition of “Closer Corner.”

Rundown:

2:00 Eno's Updated SP Rankings: The 'Hype 7' is on the Move!

6:25 Future Drafts: Is There Usually a Group Like This to Target?

12:55 Emmet Sheehan's Velo: Wide Fluctuations Start-to-Start

17:00 Another Top-20 SP in Pittsburgh? Braxton Ashcraft Joins the Fray

20:56 Gavin Williams' Adjustments: Is He Becoming an Ace?

30:29 Using Fresh Rankings: Finding Fits on the Trade Front

34:18 José Soriano: Top-25 Guy Now, Defensive Limitations?

38:58 A.J. Ewing & Henry Bolte: Most Intriguing Waiver-Wire Hitters This Weekend?

44:12 JJ Bleday's Breakout: A True Post-Hype Sleeper is Delivering!

50:05 Vaughn Grissom's Opportunity: Good Enough to Stick in Anaheim?

54:36 Pitching Considerations: Bryce Miller is Back, G-Rod Nearing Return

55:54 A Tough Toss-Up: Ben Brown vs. Griffin Jax

1:01:44 Closer Corner: Still Waiting on Ryan Helsley

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