This week on Toast Sports Baseball, we’re diving into a wild stretch across the MLB landscape. We kick things off with our reactions to the 2025 MLB Draft, where the Nationals stunned everyone by taking high school shortstop Eli Willits over consensus No. 1 Kade Anderson—who slid all the way to the Mariners.

We break down the All-Star swing-off finale and talk Jack Caglione’s growing pains, Dylan Crews’ second-half outlook, and why Cal Raleigh’s workload could shake up the MVP race.

Plus, the Red Sox are red-hot—riding a 10-game win streak—but can they hold off the Yankees and Blue Jays down the stretch? Joe thinks they’ll win the AL East. We debate that and more, including how the Rays’ ownership change could affect their long-term plans.

Timestamps:
00:00 – MLB Draft Surprises and Analysis
12:32 – All-Star Game Innovations and Reactions
22:50 – Player Performance Metrics and Future Prospects
36:05 – Bat Speed and Player Development
37:36 – Red Sox Winning Streak and Team Dynamics
40:28 – Challenges Ahead for the Red Sox
42:18 – Trade Deadline Implications for Boston
47:26 – Rays Ownership Change and Franchise Outlook
51:22 – Hot Takes for the Second Half
01:04:14 – Catchers: Buttered, Plain, or Burnt?
01:12:54 – Catching Intangibles: Jeter vs. Varitek
01:15:34 – Midseason Standings and Predictions
01:19:36 – Fantasy League Updates and Strategies
01:29:18 – Key Injury Updates and Their Impact
01:33:23 – Hot or Not: Player Performances
01:46:14 – Series Predictions and Final ThoughtsHit play for sharp takes, trade deadline predictions, and a look ahead at series like Red Sox vs. Cubs and Astros vs. Mariners.

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