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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Eno and DVR discuss good news for Zach Neto, whose return from shoulder surgery has gone well in the first half of the season, another injury in the Mets' rotation, and a verdict in the Wander Franco case. Plus, they discuss a surprising multi-year move of Globe Life Field into a pitcher-friendly environment, and weekend waiver-wire targets before checking in with Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah about a few ottoneu trends and a big culinary swing at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

Rundown

1:37 Zach Neto: Good News on Follow-Up for Shoulder

5:22 A Potential Long-Term Absence for Griffin Canning

9:24 HBPs Reaching an All-Time High (J-Ram & Vlad Jr. day-to-day)

13:13 A Verdict in the Wander Franco Case

16:39 Globe Life Field Is Changing, Reasons TBD

27:46 Hitters of Interest: A Single-Catcher Shuffle & Joey Ortiz Is Waking Up

38:05 Pitchers of Interest: Charlie Morton Back on the Shallow League Radar?

46:17 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns! (Jacob Lopez's rising roster rates, Didier Fuentes' long-term appeal, and Wenceel Pérez adds thump)

1:08:48 What Is Happening in Cleveland?

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a highly-anticipated matchup between Paul Skenes and Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski, and the different approaches the two pitchers bring to the table. Plus, they discuss the foundation necessary for a pitcher to become an eventual Cy Young Award contender or future ace, before a collaborative draft of the 2025 rookie starting pitchers.

Rundown

0:51 Jacob Misiorowski v. Paul Skenes

4:54 Skenes' Early Career Adjustments, Planning Ahead for Future Velocity Decline?

10:05 Misiorowski's Long-Term Ceiling

14:45 Tarik Skubal and the Multi-Year Path to Elite Levels

22:08 Eno's Criteria for Eventual Aces

32:38 A Collaborative Rookie Starting Pitcher Draft

43:29 Beyond Our Top-Five

57:06 Recapping the Top-15

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss Chase Burns' impressive big-league debut against the Yankees, an ugly fan incident in Chicago against D-backs second baseman Ketel Marte, and the Cubs' choice of Cade Horton over Ben Brown in their rotation with the return of Shota Imanaga, before taking a deep dive into the AL playoff picture with a focus on the third Wild Card spots.

Rundown

2:55 Chase Burns' Impressive Debut

9:05 Abusive Fan Ejected (and Banned) After Heckling Ketel Marte

14:49 The Cubs Choose Cade Horton over Ben Brown (Optioned to Triple-A)

21:52 Buying the Mariners, Rays, and Jays as AL Wild Cards?

30:51 The Rays Are Surprising (Some of Us) Again

43:24 Team(s) Most Likely to Pass Current Wild Card Holders

49:21 Can the Twins Recover in 2025?

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Eno and DVR discuss Corbin Carroll to the IL as another injury hampers the D-backs, one benefit of choosing to trade away players ahead of the Trade Deadline, the Reds' decision to DFA Jeimer Candelario, and Kenley Jansen's abrupt exit Monday. Plus, the current league leaders in "Combo Meals", James Wood's first full year in the big leagues, Ben Brown's underperformance relative to ERA estimators, and a few trades we would like to see as a birthday present to Eno, courtesy of the Trade Master 3000.

Rundown

1:32 Corbin Carroll Headed to IL w/Chip Fracture in Wrist

7:57 Benefits of Deciding to Trade Players Away Early

14:55 Kenley Jansen's Early Exit, Jeimer Candelario DFA'd

17:58 Does Byron Buxton Leads MLB in Combo Meals?

24:54 Ben Brown and Falling Short of Indicators

40:27 Clay Holmes' Rest-of-Season Value, Fade Concerns?

48:04 Trade Master 3000: Jacob deGrom (assuming he would waive his No-Trade clause), Cedric Mullins & Taylor Ward

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