Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a lengthy absence of Pablo López following a Grade 2 teres major strain, and wonder if Chase Burns' arrival in Cincinnati might come earlier than expected with Hunter Greene's return to the IL. Plus, they dig into the regression cases of several starting pitchers -- including the always puzzling Andrew Abbott, Kris Bubic, Casey Mize, and several others.

Rundown

0:42 Pablo Lopez: Out 8-12 Weeks

6:18 An Opportunity for David Festa

8:03 Hunter Greene Goes Back on the IL

11:50 Another Attempt to Understand Andrew Abbott's Success

19:29 2025 ERA v. Rest-of-Season Projections (OOPSY/ppERA)

25:43 Nathan Eovaldi's Tendency to Lose Velocity In Season

32:10 The Best Version of Casey Mize We've Seen?

41:02 Tyler Mahle's Low K% Will Become a Problem

44:14 Should You Worry About Jacob deGrom's Last Two Starts?

48:30 Checking In on the Drag on the Baseball

54:58 How Would Dynamic Daily Park Factors Impact Your Game Plan?

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Eno, Jed and DVR discuss the highly-anticipated debut of Jac Caglianone on Tuesday night, and take a quick stroll down memory lane to remember Jed's debut back on April 15, 2008. Plus, they discuss the diminished stuff from Spencer Strider, Corbin Burnes' second opinion, and Eury Pérez's upcoming return to the Marlins' rotation, before looking at the way in which park factors might not be capturing unique park effects.

Rundown

1:23 Jac Caglianone's Debut with the Royals

6:14 Jed's Major League Debut

13:55 Elite Bat Speed Already on Display

20:10 Corbin Burnes Seeks Second Opinion & Expecting Changes From Spencer Strider

29:12 The Giants Shuffle Up a Few Roster Spots

37:37 How Well Do Park Factors Capture Park Effects?

56:24 A Seemingly Unavoidable Collision Leads to an Ejection

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Eno is joined by Eric Samulski of Rotoworld to talk about a busyyyy weekend of news. A lot of call-ups, injuries and moves this weekend. Also, they talk about where the money went in some of the moves of the weekend.

Rundown

4:57- Jac Caglianone called up by KC

9:40- Corbin Burnes is hurt

14:57- Mookie Betts fractures toe

20:54- Varsho & Santander on the IL for Toronto

24:27- Mick Abel is back for Philly

28:15- Eovaldi heads to the IL

35:20- Yordan Álvarez return delayed

43:45- Coby Mayo gets called back up

47:10- Cole Young called up by Seattle

56:05- Possible moves for the Giants?

57:15- Rockies make a move at 1B

58:12- Jobe heads to the IL

1:00:14- Where the Money Went

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Eno is joined by Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to talk about some of the upcoming prospects to look for soon in the big leagues and some names that are making a push to get into the upcoming Top 100 list. Also, Eno breaks down some of the big news of the day and talks about some Weekend Waiver picks to click.

Rundown

1:20- Rays Option Chandler Simpson

2:20- Marlins designate Ronny Simon & Matt Mervis

4:20- Marlins call up Heriberto Hernandez

4:59- AJ Smith Shawver goes on the 60 day IL

5:22- Mike Trout is Back

6:46- Dodgers trade for Alexis Diaz

9:50- Yankees change positions for a few players

12:22- Royals release Hunter Renfroe

12:40- Jordan Lawlar sent down by the D-backs

14:08- Geoff Pontes of Baseball America joins us

15:48- Prospects to look out for soon in the big leagues

41:20- Potential Top 100 additions

50:55- Weekend Waivers

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Eno & Trevor go on a reliever bonanza and talk everything reliever from the past 4 seasons to the future. They breakdown the best relievers of the past 4 years, some of the guys in the top 30, a few guys who could make the jump soon and a few players to keep an eye on in the future and what pitches make them special.

Rundown

1:20- Young Players that might be called up soon

6:12- Tim Anderson DFA'd by the Angels

9:36- Doval moved back to the Giants closer

14;12- Best Relievers in the last 4 years

19:07- Jason Adam breakdown

25:59- Griffin Jax breakdown

28:27- Tanner Scott breakdown

33:46- Jeff Hoffman breakdown

38:36- Graham Ashcroft look ahead

40:38- Jeremiah Estrada look ahead

44:14- Randy Rodriguez look ahead

48:10- Will Vest look ahead

51:00- Relievers to look for in the future & their best pitches

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Eno and Jed discuss the big baseball news of the day and they do a big breakdown of some young hitters and their swing paths

Rundown

Ronel Blanco to have Tommy John Surgery

Miguel Amaya out 4-6 weeks with an oblique

Bryce Harper hit by pitch in TJ elbow and leaves game

Corey Seager is back for Texas, but are the Rangers still in it?

Junior Caminero hitter breakdown

Noelvi Marte hitter breakdown

Chase Meidroth hitter breakdown

Andy Pages hitter breakdown

Kristian Campbell hitter breakdown

Brett Baty hitter breakdown

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Eno and DVR discuss a few injuries from the long weekend including the potential for an extended absence for Alex Bregman, an opportunity for Marcelo Mayer at third base, Michael King's long-term outlook, and Tarik Skubal's Sunday morning gem in Detroit. Plus, Joshua Rodrigues joins the show to discuss how we might be able to re-think classifying hitters with the recently released swing data from Baseball Savant using a combination of swing traits.

Rundown

1:07 Alex Bregman to the IL, Marcelo Mayer Promoted

6:48 Michael King on the IL w/Shoulder Inflammation

11:26 Free Agency Outlook for King

15:29 Tarik Skubal's 'Maddux' Pulls No-Hitter Level Game Score

18:45 A Weekend Full of Statcast Goodness

24:25 Joshua Rodrigues Joins the Show!

26:09 Contact Point Heat Maps

32:37 Grouping Hitters By Three Swing Traits (Bat Speed, Attack Angle, Swing Path Tilt)

35:18 Cluster Rankings by Batted Ball Metrics

45:03 The Challenge of Making Good Bat Path Grades

54:56 Where the Money Went: Late May Edition

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Eno and DVR discuss George Kirby's first start back from the IL, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s outlook as he returns from a second ACL tear this weekend, a case for Carson Whisenhunt to get a look in San Francisco, Matt Shaw's viability in shallow leagues, and Denzel Clarke's path to avoiding a platoon in the A's outfield. Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah returns with big news at Nationals Park.

Rundown

2:16 George Kirby: Back in Action on Thursday; Scouting Report?

7:59 Ronald Acuña Jr.: Returns on Friday against the Padres

12:41 Ronel Blanco Seeks Second Opinion; Astros Rotation Depth Questions Persist

17:44 News & Notes: Lane Thomas, Gleyber Torres, Corey Seager, Jordan Westburg and Justin Verlander

24:57 Matt Shaw: Back on Shallow League Radar?

33:32 Denzel Clarke & Robert Hassell III Get Promoted

38:16 Shane Baz v. Rising Starting Pitchers

44:47 Niv Shah Joins to the Show!

52:06 Most Auctioned, Added & Dropped on ottoneu, last seven days

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