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Eno and DVR are back for their final day at the Winter Meetings in Orlando where Pete Alonso has landed a new five-year, $150M deal with the Orioles. Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin, Andrew Baggarly and Carson Cistulli join the show.
Rundown
1:05 Ken Rosenthal Joins the Show
15:15 Dennis Lin Joins Us to Sort Out the Padres' "Big Splash" Options
23:48 Andrew Baggarly Joins the Show to Discuss Tony Vitello and Other Offseason News for the Giants
38:58- Carson Cistulli Joins the Show
57:57 Other Moves, Rumors & Reports
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Eno and DVR are live from Orlando for Day 2 of the Winter Meetings. They are joined by Britt Ghiroli to talk about some of the big moves from Day 2, Levi Weaver joins the show to discuss his path into the world of baseball writing and Nick Wan, senior director of baseball analytics for the Cincinnati Reds, discusses his path into the industry.
Rundown
1:10 Britt Ghiroli Joins the Show; Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers
5:51 Kyle Schwarber Stays with the Phillies
10:20 Rob Thomson Gets an Extension
12:28 The Padres Are Looking to Make a Splash
18:19 Levi Weaver Joins the Show
38:55 Nick Wan Joins the Show
50:03 Other News, Rumors & Chatter: Steven Matz to the Rays, Shane Baz Trade Considerations & Vaughn Grissom on the Move
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Eno and DVR are live from the Winter Meetings in Orlando! As Day 1 comes to close, they discuss Jeff Kent's election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and whether time will help the cases of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Plus, they discuss the Rockies' decision to hire Josh Byrnes as their new GM, Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni putting his stamp on the team's rebuild, and other rumblings and rumors.
Rundown
1:08 Jeff Kent is Headed to Cooperstown
15:19 Josh Byrnes is Named Rockies' New GM
20:29 Paul Toboni is Putting His Stamp on the Nationals
25:03 Are CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore Really Available?
33:18 Mike Soroka Signs with the D-Backs
40:15 Pete Alonso Meets with the Red Sox & Orioles
44:41 Could Bryce Eldridge Be Available in San Francisco?
49:54 The Royals Look for Multiple Outfielders
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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss Devin Williams' shift to the Mets on a three-year deal, Cody Ponce's new pact with the Blue Jays after a very successful run in the KBO, a reunion for Emilio Pagán and the Reds, and Cedric Mullins' fit for the Rays. Plus, they examine the long-term potential of Jac Caglianone and Luke Keaschall, before discussing the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot and loss of doubles and triples.
Rundown
3:30 Devin Williams Heads to the Mets
12:32 The Blue Jays Sign Cody Pence
17:10 Emilio Pagán Returns to Reds; Another Year to Close?
20:12 Cedric Mullins to the Rays
28:03 Johan Ovideo to Boston in Five-Player Swap
32:48 Long-Term Potential: Jac Caglianone & Luke Keaschall
51:51 Thoughts on This Year's BBWAA Ballot
1:08:54 Where Have the Doubles & Triples Gone?
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Eno and DVR return from their Thanksgiving break to discuss a busy final week of November that included a surprising Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien trade between the Mets and Rangers, Sonny Gray to the Red Sox for two pitchers, Dylan Cease's new seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, and another move for the Orioles with the addition of Ryan Helsley.
Rundown
4:22 Mets Trade Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien
10:23 Nimmo's Place Among All-Time Mets
14:48 What Does Semien Have Left as a Hitter?
20:00 Sonny Gray Traded to the Red Sox for Richard Fitts & Brandon Clarke
34:30 Dylan Cease Lands a Seven-Year, $210M Deal with the Blue Jays
42:40 Ryan Helsley: Two-Year Deal with Orioles (Plus Opt-Out)
50:37 Raisel Iglesias: Back in Atlanta on One-Year Deal; Still Clear Closer?
1:01:29 ICYMI: Hader, Manaea Injury Updates; Jordan Walker "Found Something" at Driveline, Anthony Rendon is Working on a Buyout, Warren Shaffer Stays as Rockies Manager, Pirates & Marlins Looking for their Checkbooks
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Rebound Starting Pitchers, Past Big Contracts & 'The Year of the Splitter' in 2026? Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss several rebound candidates in the starting pitcher pool for 2026 including a potential Cy Young Award candidate in the American League who was limited by injuries in 2025. Plus, they look back at how big deals for starting pitchers have worked out throughout the past decade, and wonder if 2026 will become 'The Year of the Splitter' after the uptick in splitters we saw in the playoffs.
Rundown
4:54 Cole Ragans as a Bounce Back Ace with Health?
16:58 Aaron Nola's Unusual 2025 Absence
24:28 Zebby Matthews: Rebounding From Rough Start to Big League Career?44:13 Recent Big Contracts for Free Agent Pitchers
1:03:56 Will 2026 Be the 'Year of the Splitter?'
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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Tuesday's trade between the Angels and Orioles, which sent Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim for Taylor Ward. Plus, they discuss several accepted Qualifying Offers -- including Brandon Woodruff, Trent Grisham and Gleyer Torres (Shota Imanaga accepted one too, he'll be covered on the next episode) -- a few ideas for how the Pirates can make a splash this winter, and a few potential bargain bats available in free agency.
Rundown
1:38 Grayson Rodriguez Traded to the Angels for Taylor Ward!
14:57 Brandon Woodruff Accepts Qualifying Offer
17:22 Trent Grisham & Gleyer Torres Stay Up Too
25:39 Is a 2026 Power Rebound On Tap for Gleyber Torres?
34:57 Let's Make the Pirates' Offseason an Interesting One
49:12 'Bargain' Bats We Like in Free Agency This Winter
1:03:52 Minor Moves & Notes
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Eno and DVR discuss Josh Naylor's return to Seattle on a five-year deal (financials unconfirmed prior to recording) and the other moves that might be on tap in Seattle this winter. Plus, a check-in on Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, before a look at this year's BBWAA Award Winners, a few reports and rumors around starting pitchers, and some excitement for the expected return of Cody Ponce after an impressive stint in the KBO.
Rundown
2:21 Josh Naylor: Stays in Seattle with Five-Year Deal
13:07 A Quick Adjustment to T-Mobile & A Good Fit
19:53 Emmanuel Clase & Luis Ortiz Plead Not Guilt to Illegal Betting Charges
33:30 More Hardware for Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal
43:56 Drake Baldwin & Nick Kurtz Win Rookie of the Year Honors
1:00:18 Rumors & Reports: Kodai Senga, Freddy Peralta & Kris Bubic; Brad Keller as a Starting Pitcher Again?
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Eno and DVR discuss the closers, mid-tier hitters and starting pitchers, and potential bargains from this winter's free-agent class. Will Edwin Díaz find another five-year, nine-figure deal? For teams with limited budgets, which mid-tier players make the most sense?
Rundown
1:31 How Would You Approach This Year's Group of Relievers?
16:04 'Would You Rather?' (FA Target Preferences): Michael King, Brandon Woodruff and Shota Imanaga
28:00 The Case for Josh Naylor
32:17 Gleyber Torres' Unusual Power Drop Before Age-30
39:14 Kazuma Okamoto Expectations
43:16 Mid-Tier Targets & Avoids
59:00 The Search for Bargain Bin Free Agents
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Eno and DVR are back from First Pitch Arizona to discuss a few things they learned from the 2025 season. The decision to maintain a more balanced approach to pitching on draft day helped Eno in a big way last season as the 21-40 range Starting Pitchers continue to provide plenty of added value. They look at some of the inexperienced risers in that range for 2026 including Nolan McLean, Jacob Misiorowski, Cam Schlittler, Chase Burns, and Trey Yesavage. Plus, they wonder if spring injury news should carry a higher level of importance when making draft-day decisions, and they look ahead at a few early-round surprises by November average draft position (ADP).
Rundown
5:30 What Did We Learn in 2025?
12:50 Eno's Early Starting Pitcher Rankings (No. 21-40)
21:05 Would You Rather? Exciting SP Risers Edition
29:11 Should Spring Injury News Carry More Weight?
35:22 Injuries We're Watching Closely for 2026
48:22 Post-Hype Sleepers; They Weren't Foolproof in 2025
1:01:36 Early ADP Decision: Is Nick Kurtz a Top-15 Player?
1:05:44 Other Early ADP Surprises: Brice Turang, Spencer Strider, Augustin Ramírez, & Cal Raleigh
1:13:20 Overpriced Relievers in Early Drafts
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Eno and DVR discuss the top of the this year's free-agent class, headlined by Kyle Tucker -- a player they are divided on with the potential price tag approaching the $400 million range -- and featuring a mix of interesting bats including Bo Bichette, Cody Bellinger, Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, and Alex Bregman, and at least a trio of major rotation upgrades with Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease and Ranger Suárez all available.
Rundown
2:54 Kyle Tucker: Expectations Over a Long-Term (10+ Years?) Deal?
15:57 Who Would Eno Target Near the Top of the This Year's Hitter Class?
25:38 Cody Bellinger's Massive Home/Road Splits at Yankee Stadium in 2025
33:58 Munetaka Murakami's Outlook w/Elevated Strikeout Rate in NPB
40:09 Will Alex Bregman Find a Longer Deal This Winter?
47:00 Stacking Up the Three (or Four) Best Starting Pitchers Available This Winter
53:42 Tatsuya Imai: Is The Fastball Weird (Good)?
1:09:09 Yu Darvish Will Miss 2026 Season, Rockies Split w/Front Office Finalists, Walt Weiss (Atlanta) and Craig Albernaz (Baltimore) in Manager Spots
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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss the Dodgers' rally from 3-2 series deficit in the series and an Instant Classic Game 7 road win in Toronto that featured nearly everything you could ask for from the final game of a great series. From Bo Bichette's early three-run homer off of Shohei Ohtani to Will Smith's 11th-inning solo shot vs. Shane Bieber, and everything in between, they discuss one of the best games in recent memory.
Rundown
1:21 A Game 7 That Had Everything
7:43 Are Hitters Effectively Adjusting to Sliders, Sweepers & Splitters?
13:56 Isiah Kiner-Falefa's Very Cautious Lead Off Third Base in the Ninth Inning
16:48 Addison Barger's Tough Read at the End of Game 6
21:36 Will Smith's 11th-Inning, Game-Winning Homer
27:08 Andy Pages' Game-Saving Catch & Collision w/Enrique Hernández
34:31 A Long Winter Ahead, But Baseball Is Actually Health
46:11 How Will Jays' Lineup Structure & Low K% Impact Future Roster Builds Elsewhere?
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Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss Trey Yesavage's dominant performance in Game 5 as the Blue Jays head back to Toronto with a 3-2 series lead, a puzzling decision from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts in the seventh inning when the game was still within reach, and the potential fatigue catching up to the older roster in this series after an 18-inning marathon in Game 3. Plus, they look ahead to the Game 6 matchup as Yoshinobu Yamamoto squares off against Kevin Gausman for the second time.
Rundown
0:28 The Splitter Velocity and Command Returned for Trey Yesavage
9:37 Back-to-Back Homers From Davis Schneider & Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Set the Tone
13:19 Why Didn't the Dodgers Use Their Best Reliever Down Two Runs in the Seventh?
18:36 Is Late-October Fatigue Setting In for the Dodgers' Veterans?
23:12 Fallout From an 18-Inning Game on Monday?
28:39 How Much Do You Recover On the Off-Day After the Flight to Toronto?
33:41 Game 6 Preview: Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Kevin Gausman, Round 2
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Eno and DVR discuss the Blue Jays' Game 4 win over the Dodgers including strong pitching performances from Shane Bieber and Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s huge swing in the third inning, Mason Fluharty's critical work finishing up the sixth, and how they expect things to change for Game 5 with a return to the matchup that started the series (Trey Yesavage vs. Blake Snell).
Rundown
1:18 Shane Bieber's Effective Outing in Game 4 & How the Jays Cashed In on Two Mistakes From Ohtani
8:18 Are the Dodgers' Bats Struggling -- or -- Is the Jays' Pitching Executing?
11:41 Does a Great Offense Struggle in October Without Top-End Speed?
17:35 Was That Blake Treinen's Last Appearance in a Close Game This Series?
20:02 Shohei Ohtani's Arsenal: How Does He Look Compared to Previous Versions?
26:16 Louis Varland Pitched, Again...Is He Wearing Down?
31:11 Ben Clemens Did the Math, the Intentional Walks to Ohtani Were a Bad Idea (http://blogs.fangraphs.com/so-youve-decided-to-intentionally-walk-shohei-ohtani-again/)
33:21 Game 5 Preview: Trey Yesavage vs. Blake Snell, Round 2
45:09 The Hot Take Safe Zone
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Eno and DVR discuss an epic Game 3 between the Blue Jays and Dodgers which eventually ended with a Freddie Freeman walk-off homer in the 18th inning! They look back at a game that had nearly everything -- including six scoreless innings from two relievers added to the Dodgers for this series -- and consider the fallout with Games 4 and 5 to come prior to the next possible off-day in the series.
Rundown
1:00 What Do You Remember About Max Scherzer & Tyler Glasnow's Roles in Game 3?
5:14 Bo Bichette's Early Baserunning Out on Delayed Strike Call
10:46 Shohei Ohtani Has First Four Extra-Base Hit Game in World Series Since 1905
13:30 Did Aggressive Pinch-Running Choices Burn the Blue Jays in Extra Innings?
19:54 A Wobbly Outing From Roki Sasaki
23:44 Everybody Pitches: Eric Lauer, Edgardo Henriquez and Will Klein Deliver
27:54 Freddie Freeman Strikes in October, Again!
33:54 Does Bo Bichette Play More (Regular DH) if George Springer Is Done for the Series?
38:11 Whose Bullpen Is In Worse Shape for Game 4?
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Eno and DVR discuss the first two games of the Dodgers-Blue Jays series, including the nine-run outburst from the Jays' bats in the sixth inning of Game 1, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's latest postseason heroics in Game 2, and a few questions from each game including the Dodgers' bullpen management when Blake Snell ran into trouble in the sixth inning of Game 1, and another possible instance of 'He's Dealing" paired with a low pitch count keeping Kevin Gausman on the mound into the seventh inning of Game 2. They also preview Game 3 of the series, as Max Scherzer and Tyler Glasnow draw starting nods.
Rundown
0:45 The Jays' Nine-Run Outburst in the Sixth Inning of Game 1
7:18 Emmet Sheehan's Surprising Postseason Struggles
14:05 Daulton Varsho's Game-Tying Homer Against Blake Snell
21:55 Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses a Complete Game in Game 2 Win; "But, He's Dealing!"
26:00 So, Did the Blue Jays Make an Actual Mistake Leaving Kevin Gausman In for the Seventh Inning?
31:06 But Wait, Was Leaving Yamamoto In the Right Process?
37:06 Where Does Yamamoto Rank Among Starting Pitchers for 2026 Fantasy Drafts?
40:22 Game 3 Expectations: Max Scherzer vs. Tyler Glasnow
49:40 Bo Bichette: Returned to Start Game 1, Entered Off the Bench in Game 2
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Eno, DVR and Britt are joined by Fabian Ardaya to talk about the Dodgers' bullpen 'Circle of Trust' ahead of the World Series matchup with the Blue Jays, the Postseason return of Shohei Ohtani's splitter, Dave Roberts' path to Cooperstown, and Mitch Bannon to discuss Bo Bichette's return to the Jays' roster, and the decision to start rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 1. They also discuss the narratives they want to dispel about this matchup, and a few non-World Series stories including new managers for the Giants and Angels, and the first four franchises in the Women's Pro Baseball League.
Rundown
0:37 An Updated 'Circle of Trust' for the Dodgers' Bullpen
5:45 Is Shohei Ohtani's Splitter All the Way Back?
10:29 Dave Roberts' Path to Cooperstown
13:26 How Did Dodgers Prep for Trey Yesavage's Extremely High Arm Angle?
16:05 Bo Bichette Rejoins the Blue Jays' Roster; How Does the Defense Alignment Work?
22:35 How Will the Jays Choose Matchups with Their Relievers?
28:29 Dispel a Narrative From This 2025 World Series
49:20 Non-Playoff Stories: Tony Vitello to the Giants, Kurt Suzuki to the Angels, and the Women's Professional Baseball League Reveals First Four Franchises
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Eno, DVR, and Trevor preview the Blue Jays vs. Dodgers' matchup in this year's World Series and take a look at the Tale of the Tape before highlighting a few critical matchups, and sharing their 'X-factors' for the Fall Classic, and a few predictions.
Plus, they compare the current Dodgers' rotation to the 1995 Atlanta Braves, which featured three players that eventually made it to Cooperstown.
Rundown
0:53 Tale of the Tape: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers
17:50 How the Jays Will Try to Match Up Pitchers Against Ohtani
24:51 How the Dodgers Will Try to Match Up Against Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
35:04 Will Blake Snell Utilize His Reduced Fastball Approach Again?
48:24 X-Factors for the Series
1:01:34 Comparing the Current Dodgers' Rotation to the 1995 Braves
1:10:28 Predictions: Winner, # of Games & MVP
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Eno and DVR discuss an incredible ALCS Game 7 between the Blue Jays and Mariners which featured a go-ahead three-run homer from George Springer and a long list of questions about the bullpen matchup choices the Mariners made leading into that situation. (A full World Series preview episode is dropping Thursday.)
They also discuss the offseason ahead for the Mariners after coming within one win of the franchise's first World Series appearance.
Rundown
1:10 The Series of Events Leading to Dan Wilson's Choice of Eduard Bazardo to face George Springer
5:27 Yearly Third-Time Through Reliever Splits
11:50 Is George Springer Building a Hall of Fame Résumé?
17:21 Eno Turns the Tables on DVR
26:45 The Mariners' Offseason Plans Re-Signing Josh Naylor and/or Jorge Polanco?
34:41 Eugenio Suárez's Free Agent Outlook
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Eno and DVR discuss the wild path to Monday's Game 7 between the Mariners and Blue Jays after Seattle was unable to close out the series on the road in Game 6. They examine how things might be different in a rematch of the Game 3 starting pitchers with all-hands on deck for the pitching staffs, and a knee injury for George Springer from Game 5. Plus, they dig into the Dodgers' sweep of the Brewers with Shohei Ohtani's unbelievable three-homer game at the plate on top of a 10-strikeout, two-hit effort over six innings on the mound, before looking at the offseason ahead for the Brewers.
Rundown
2:03 The Path to Game 7 in the Blue Jays-Mariners ALCS
8:45 Who Would You Have Turned to in Game 5?
15:35 Does the Mariners' Great Command Get Exploited by Strength of Jays' hitters?
20:33 Timely Grounders Propel Trey Yesavage Through 5.2 Innings in Game 6
24:09 Game 7 Expectations & Predictions
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