Eno and DVR discuss the 3,000-strikeout milestone for Clayton Kershaw, injuries to Max Muncy and Spencer Schwellenbach, a demotion for Josh Jung, and an opportunity for Colby Thomas with the A's. Plus, they dig into weekend waiver-wire targets before checking in with Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah ahead of the Fourth of July Weekend.

Rundown

1:29 3,000 Strikeouts for Clayton Kershaw

5:55 Who Else Will Reach The 3,000-Strikeout Milestone?

10:04 Max Muncy's Early Exit w/Knee Injury

12:48 Spencer Schwellenbach to the IL w/Elbow Fracture

22:07 Josh Jung to Triple-A, A DVR Miss

27:16 Luis Ortiz: On Paid Leave During Gambling Probe

32:15 Colby Thomas: Nothing Left to Prove at Triple-A?

40:50 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns! (The Texas Dog delivers at Nats Park, and Six Picks strategy talk)

1:04:05 Otto Lopez's Push to Shallow League Utility

1:13:55 Hayden Birdsong's 2025 Struggles

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the three division leaders in the American League, examining the strengths and weaknesses of the Astros, Tigers, and Yankees with the Trade Deadline looming at the end of the month. Plus, they explore how offense has held up to 2024 levels despite the increased drag on the baseball this season.

Rundown

1:03 Yordan Alvarez's Setback & Increasing Needs for a Left-Handed Bat in Houston

10:13 Balancing Team Spending Limits w/Available Upgrades

20:59 The Tigers Have a Commanding Lead in the Central

36:53 Yankees Under Pressure in the AL East

47:52 Drag on the Baseball is Up, But Offense is Steady

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