Eno and DVR discuss a hamstring injury for Trea Turner, who has built a strong case to be considered for NL MVP honors in his age-32 season. Plus, they take a look around the league after another busy weekend and take stock of the still crowded AL Wild Card race, the Dodgers' shrinking lead (one game) in the NL West, and a few waiver wire observations.

Rundown

5:00 Trea Turner: Slowed by Hamstring Strain (Grade 1, placed on IL after episode was recorded)

11:10 Bobby Witt Jr.'s Back Spasms; Cole Ragans' First Rehab Start

19:21 The Dodgers' Lead in the NL West Shrinks to One Game

27:12 Daniel Palencia's Injury; Checking In on the Cubs' Bullpen

33:20 Byron Buxton Swats 30th Homer; Leaves Early After HBP

37:03 A Rough Outing for Bubba Chandler

42:36 Where the Money Went: Parker Meadows, Daylen Lile & Zack Gelof

53:13 Managing Lineups in Crunch Time Scenarios

1:01:07 Juan Soto: The NL MVP?

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