Eno and DVR discuss the stunning report that Tony Clark is expected to resign as the executive director of the MLBPA, an update on Pablo López and Nick Castellanos’ fit with the Padres, before digging into three team previews -- breaking down their expectations for the Orioles, Brewers, and Rockies.

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Rundown

0:19 Tony Clark Expected to Resign as Executive Director of MLBPA

6:27 Pablo López: Has Tear in UCL; Getting Second Opinion

8:50 Nick Castellanos Joins Padres

13:49 Baltimore Orioles Team Preview

31:33 Underrated Orioles We’re Interested In

39:40 Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

51:32 Underrated Brewers We’re Interested In

1:07:45 Colorado Rockies Team Preview

1:14:23 Underrated Rockies We’re Interested In

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Eno and DVR discuss an early setback for Pablo López at Twins camp and the return of Christian Scott for the Mets before digging into three team previews -- breaking down their expectations for the D-backs, who re-signed Zac Gallen over the weekend, the Braves, who are in need of starting pitching depth as injuries pile up, and the Royals, who are projected by Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA to win the AL Central.

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Rundown

2:06 Pablo López: Headed for MRI on Elbow

7:19 Christian Scott: Back in Live BP Sessions

13:04 Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview

28:14 Underrated D-backs We’re Interested In

39:00 Atlanta Braves Team Preview

51:42 Underrated Braves We’re Interested In

57:43 Kansas City Royals Team Preview

1:05:05 Underrated Royals We’re Interested In

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Eno and DVR discuss the events that ultimately pushed the Phillies toward their decision to release Nick Castellanos, and how he stacks up to a few recently signed (and one still available) free-agent hitters. Plus, they answer a few mailbag questions: What causes disagreement between Pitching+ and Stuff+, and What's on our FanGraphs dashboards these days?

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Rundown

0:22 Why the Phillies Decided to Release Nick Castellanos

8:26 Why is Rhys Hoskins Still a Free Agent?

16:42 Other News & Notes: Ronny Mauricio, Agustín Ramírez & Jordan Lawlar

20:40 Fantasy Implications of Hamate Surgery

36:03 When Pitching+ and Stuff+ Disagree

39:59 What’s On Our FanGraphs Dashboards?

49:56 Where are the Tier Break in Eno’s SP Rankings?

55:40 Injury Stash Preference: Gerrit Cole vs. Justin Steele

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another day of spring training news including a potential season-ending injury for Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott, Chris Bassitt to the Orioles, and (another) extension for Max Muncy with the Dodgers before discussing new pitches (Garrett Crochet's changeup!) and the challenge of pursuing ideal shapes while maintaining a group of pitches that complement each other to effectively get opposing hitters out.

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Rundown

3:21 Sebastian Walcott Injury, Chris Bassitt to Baltimore

8:26 Max Muncy Adds Another Year with the Dodgers

12:44 MLB Owners Vote to Enforce Box Rules for Base Coaches

17:37 New Pitch Watch: Garrett Crochet’s New Changeup

27:35 Building Pitches That Work, Beyond Chasing Shapes

40:58 Johan Oviedo & Cut-Ride Fastballs

53:28 Who Are You Watching Closely This Spring?

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a trio of hamate injuries impacting Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday as spring training begins -- plus an update on Spencer Schwellenbach and shoulder surgery for Anthony Santander. They also examine Monday's surprising trade between the Brewers and Red Sox, and discuss manager/coaching changes, and the impact that can have on in-game strategy, including the continued shift toward having first-base coaches control the team's running game.

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Rundown

2:58 Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor & Jackson Holliday Hamate Injuries

12:48 Spencer Schwellenback to the 60-day IL (Elbow Inflammation)

15:17 Josh Hader Slowed with Biceps Inflammation

17:05 Anthony Santander Has Surgery to Repair Labrum (Shoulder)

22:01 Examining the Latest Brewers-Red Sox Trade

34:48 New Managers & ‘Getting Buy-In’ From Veterans

48:10 The Impact of Managers & Coaches

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the fourth installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers typically selected after Pick 250 overall of recent NFBC drafts.

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Rundown

4:39 Joey Cantillo, Ryne Nelson, Quinn Priester & Logan Henderson

18:28 Mike Burrows, Noah Cameron, Troy Melton, Casey Mize & Braxton Ashcraft

31:05 Sean Manaea, Gerrit Cole, Bailey Ober & Chad Patrick

38:51 Ryan Weathers, Grayson Rodriguez, Zebby Matthews & Cade Cavalli

47:21 Parker Messick, Brady Singer, Robby Snelling & Ian Seymour

56:34 Kodai Senga, Jonah Tong & Angels Starters

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series and look at relief pitchers -- focusing on closers around the league as spring training approaches.

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Rundown

5:37 ADP Tier 1 -- Mason Miller, Edwin Díaz, Jhoan Duran, Andrés Muñoz & Cade Smith

15:39 ADP Tier 2 -- Aroldis Chapman, David Bednar, Josh Hader & Devin Williams

25:28 ADP Tier 3 -- Carlos Estévez, Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias, Emilio Pagán, Jeff Hoffman & Pete Fairbanks

37:12 ADP Tier 4 -- Trevor Megill, Daniel Palencia, Kenley Jansen, Abner Uribe, Dennis Santana & Ryan Walker

50:55 ADP Tier 5 -- Griffin Jax, Seranthony Domínguez, Robert Suarez, Edwin Uceta, Robert Garcia, Riley O’Brien

57:32 Unsettled Situations: LAA, ATH, WAS, ARI, COL & MIN

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Eno and DVR take a quick break from their Position Preview series to catch up on baseball news from the past week including Framber Valdez’s deal with the Tigers, Tarik Skubal’s win in arbitration, the Brendan Donovan trade, Eugenio Suárez’s return to the Reds, and Luis Arraez’s fit with the Giants. Plus, OOPSY projection system creator Jordan Rosenblum joins the show, and Jeff Zimmerman drops by to discuss pitcher injury grades and fantasy baseball draft prep.

Rundown

2:05 Framber Valdez Signs with Tigers (3/$115M)

8:52 Tarik Skubal’s Arbitration Win

16:42 Brendan Donovan Traded to the Mariners

20:53 Eugenio Suárez Returns to the Reds

24:08 Luis Arraez Signs with the Giants

26:32 Jordan Rosenblum Joins the Show

36:50 The Stickiness of Defensive Metrics

50:10 Jeff Zimmerman Joins the Show

59:16 Managing Risk within Roster Builds

1:11:02 Miguel Andujar Signs with the Padres

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