Eno, Jed, and DVR dig into the early-season struggles of Fernando Tatis Jr., examining what’s gone wrong at the plate and how he can get back on track. They also take a look at the scorching start from Matt Olson and debate whether his trajectory points toward Cooperstown. Later, they break down Framber Valdez drilling Trevor Story, which led to Valdez’s ejection on Tuesday night.

Rundown:

2:40 Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Hitting Woes

13:56 Tatis Jr.’s Projection for Rest of Season

23:58 Expectations for Jackson Merrill

30:25 Matt Olson’s Hot Start

40:05 Ozzie Albies’ Career Year?

44:18 What’s Wrong with Austin Riley?

49:20 Framber Valdez Ejected

57:09 Carlos Correa Out for Season

59:14 Other News & Notes

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Eno, Britt, and DVR break down a Tarik Skubal-less Detroit Tigers and ask whether the team can stay afloat until the reigning AL Cy Young winner gets back. Then, the trio turns to the LA Angels — what's gone wrong for the organization, and is trading Mike Trout actually on the table? Later, Eno and DVR sit down with The Athletic's Phillies writer Matt Gelb to talk through a potential homecoming for the Philly native Trout.

Rundown:

3:55 Tarik Skubal to Have Elbow Surgery

7:55 Can the Tigers Stay Afloat?

13:54 Is the Bullpen Good Enough?

18:08 More of the Same in Anaheim

22:35 The Core Isn’t Bad!: Can It Improve Enough to Contend Though?

29:40 Is Trading Mike Trout on the Table?

37:06 Matt Gelb Joins the Show

37:24 Mike Trout to the Phillies?

39:47 The Phillies' Need for a Right-Handed Bat

45:00 The Phillies' Bullpen: Where Have the Strikeouts Gone?

46:56 Jesús Luzardo's Inconsistency

49:08 Adjustment for Aaron Nola?

53:12 Is Anything New in the Mattingly Era?

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Eno and DVR break down the numerous promotions and demotions around MLB, including Bryce Eldridge and Joe Mack earning their calls to the big leagues, while Marlins catcher Agustín Ramírez and Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe head back to Triple-A. The guys also work through a wave of injuries around the league and discuss the passing of legendary broadcaster John Sterling.

Rundown:

2:00 Bryce Eldridge Recalled by Giants

5:40 Are You Buying a Giants Rebound?

11:07 Agustín Ramírez Gets Demoted

15:12 Anthony Volpe Staying at Triple-A

24:00 John Sterling Passes Away at 87

25:58 Joe Ryan Sent for MRI

29:24 Ronald Acuña Jr. to the IL

32:33 Spencer Strider Returns at Coors Field on Sunday

35:33 Griffin Canning’s Impressive Showing in Padres Debut

39:16 Ranger Suárez is Day-to-Day

43:48 Ryan Pepiot Out for Season (Hip Surgery)

51:06 Where the Money Went

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Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville are back in Starkville to dig into the stunning April firings of Alex Cora and Rob Thomson, breaking down how it unraveled and what it reveals about the ever-shrinking margin for managers. Then, MLB broadcaster Ron Darling joins the show to share his thoughts on the moves, the mounting pressure on today’s skippers, the Mets’ ongoing struggles, and his memories of the iconic 1986 Mets.

Rundown:

0:00 Starkville Is Back!

3:25 April Firings: Alex Cora and Rob Thomson

8:24 Ron Darling Joins the Show

9:18 Darling on Thomson

11:53 Managers in Peril

15:49 Where will Cora Go Next?

17:40 In-season Managerial Changes

18:57 How the Manager Role Has Changed

25:37 What’s Wrong with the Mets?

33:09 40th Anniversary of the ‘86 Mets

39:02 Looking Back at Darling’s Book, ‘The Complete Game’

43:04 Favorite Pitchers

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Eno and DVR return for another Fantasy Friday—starting with some food takes, including Eno’s “try everything once” mindset and DVR revealing he’s never had oysters. From there, they shift to baseball, breaking down potential fantasy trade targets among starting pitchers and identifying arms to buy low or sell high. The guys close out the show by discussing a new Athletics closer: Jack Perkins.

Rundown:

1:29 Eno's Dining Philosophy

3:28 The Truth Is: Midwest Food Creations Are Usually Good

7:45 Injury Updates: Luis Robert Jr., Trevor Rogers, Brandon Woodruff & Garrett Crochet

22:10 A Pitching Debut Friday: The Red Sox Turn to Jake Bennett

28:00 Trade Targets: Starting Pitchers We're Interested In

40:56 The 'Obvious' Sell Highs: More Easily Attainable Arms

50:52 Travis Bazzana Projections

1:04:11 Closer Carousel: Buying Jack Perkins, Considering Jacob Latz?

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Eno and DVR welcome former major leaguer Adam Ottavino to the show to discuss closers and why more relievers are racking up saves this season than in years past. The guys also dive into bullpen management and the ever-perplexing question of why closers tend to struggle in non-save situations. Later, Eno and DVR share their desert island favorite starting pitchers and reveal the biggest OOPSY droppers – with the correct chart this time.

Rundown:

1:04 Where Have All the Closers Gone?

5:12 How Should Baseball Value & Reward Relievers?

8:48 New Bullpen Management

11:00 Is Better Balance Possible?

14:32 Why Do Closers Struggle in Non-Save Situations?

19:40 The Desert Island: Favorite Pitcher

26:33 Will Tigers Stick with Kenley Jansen?

29:40 Is the New Zone Causing K% and BB% Fluctuations?

32:48 Seattle’s Starters’ Early Strikeout Rate Slide?

39:08 The Biggest OOPSY Fallers

44:52 A Case for Lawrence Butler Despite Projections Drop

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Eno and DVR open up the mailbag to dig into the Rockies’ surprising success on the mound and what the organization can do to make Colorado a destination for free agent pitchers. Plus, the guys break down Location+, OOPSY fallers, and whether Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will get back on track.

Rundown:

1:12 Justin Steele has a Setback

8:52 The Most Injured Teams in Baseball

10:45 Pete Fairbanks to the IL

14:21 Trey Yesavage is Back!

19:27 Rockies Surprising Success

27:50 Making Pitchers Better Opens Up More FA Options

34:40 Revisiting Location+

42:41 What is Launch Angle Sweet Spot Percentage?

49:25 Jazz Chisholm Jr.: Time to Worry?

51:37 OOPSY Fallers

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Eno, Britt, and DVR are back and fired up as the trio breaks down the Phillies’ decision to fire manager Rob Thomson, what led to the move, and how Dave Dombrowski’s club can get back on track — including whether brighter days are ahead for Jesús Luzardo. From there, they shift to the Mets’ ongoing struggles, exploring what needs to change before things spiral further, and wrap on a high note with the debut of Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana.

Rundown:

2:55 Phillies Fire Rob Thomson

4:20 Slow Starting Bats

11:35 Limited Options for Position Players

17:00 Remember the 2019 Nats?

20:52 Faith in the Rotation

26:06 How to Fix the Mets

36:25 More Concerned About Hitting or Pitching?

48:30 Guardians Call Up Travis Bazzana

53:40 Eno’s Hot Take in Cleveland

55:55 Alex Cora to Mets or Phillies?

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