Chaos scenarios are unfolding in the battle for the AL Central, and Wild Card spots in both leagues. Eno and DVR discuss the upcoming Tigers-Guardians series that will shape the division battle, the Reds' four-game sweep over the Cubs that has vaulted Cincinnati ahead of the Mets (on a tie-breaker) for the final NL Wild Card position with one week remaining. Plus, they discuss injuries for Brandon Woodruff, Pablo López, and Chris Bassitt, and take a look back at where the top pitchers in 2025 were taken during draft season.

Rundown

6:11 The Guardians Are One Game Back in the AL Central!

13:47 Mariners Sweep Astros (Zombies over Witches), Three-Game Lead in AL West

19:56 Does Late-Season Lead to Playoff Success?

26:57 The Reds' Final Week Matchups

29:18 Brandon Woodruff Suffers a Lat Strain; Brewers' Rotation Outlook for Playoffs

36:48 Where Did Elly De La Cruz's Power Go in the Second Half?

40:53 Bryan Woo's Early Exit (Pectoral Strain)

51:04 Where Did The Top Starting Pitchers Come From in 2025?

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Eno and DVR discuss Hunter Greene's timely completely game shutout against the Cubs as the Reds attempt to hang around in the battle for an NL Wild Card, Clayton Kershaw's announcement that he will retire at the end of the 2025 season, the Guardians' long road back toward finding an AL Wild Card, and the late-season surge from Sandy Alcantara. Plus, they discuss Eury Pérez's sharp home/road splits, Trevor Story's great year for the Red Sox, and a few weekend waiver-wire considerations for the final pickups in weekly leagues.

Rundown

2:22 Hunter Greene: Keeps Reds' Wild Card Hopes Alive w/CGSHO

7:25 Brady Singer Exceeds Expectations in Cincinnati

14:52 Clayton Kershaw: Announces Plan to Retire After 2025 Season

20:18 The Guardians' Improbable Push Back Toward the Postseason

25:48 Sandy Alcantara is...Back?

31:35 Post Tommy John Surgery Peaks & Outlooks

43:14 Eury Pérez's Sharp Home/Road Splits

49:58 Trevor Story and a Decision for the Red Sox

57:30 Weekend Waiver Wire Considerations

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Astros' early-week sweep of the Rangers, setting up a critical weekend series with the Mariners for control of the AL West, perception of the Cubs in September as they secured their playoff berth Wednesday despite a late IL stint from Kyle Tucker. Plus, they take a look at the struggles of Tanner Scott, the rebound from Trevor Rogers, and a potential fit for the Orioles' GM vacancy as they aim to turn the page on a disappointing 2025 campaign.

Rundown

1:06 Zombies vs. Witches for Control of the AL West?

5:33 The Guardians Are Hanging Around

12:56 The Cubs Clinch a Postseason Berth

17:59 Why Is Tanner Scott Getting Hit So Often In-Zone?

29:54 Trevor Rogers' Massive 2025 Rebound

47:53 Finding a GM to Work with Mike Elias in Baltimore

54:55 What Do You Want From Scouting Departments?

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Eno, DVR and Jed discuss Shohei Ohtani's latest absurd feat in a game that his team somehow lost -- five no-hit innings, and his 50th home run of the season -- and injury updates on Yordan Alvarez, Trevor Megill and Willson Contreras. Plus, they take another look at the NL playoff picture, where the D-backs have entered the chat and are causing problems for the Giants, very early takeaways from Bryce Eldridge's debut, and the long-term swing-and-miss expectations for James Wood.

Rundown

1:15 Shohei Ohtani Tosses Five No-Hit Innings, Swats 50th Homer; Dodgers Lose

4:59 A Yordan Alvarez Update

12:58 Trevor Megill Slowed by Soreness

16:17 Willson Contreras: Season Over w/Biceps Strain

18:38 Checking In on the NL Playoff Races

30:50 The First MLB Look: Bryce Eldridge

44:03 Reverse Mailbag: Will James Wood Always Have an Elevated K%?

58:20 The Downside of Specialization

1:08:00 Coach Eno's Corner: Establishing Credibility

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Eno and DVR are joined by Matt Gelb to discuss the Phillies on the heels of their NL East-clinching win over the Dodgers on Monday night. Plus, they dig into the impressive debut of Trey Yesavage and a mailbag question about batter vs. pitcher splits being a regular part of in-broadcast conversation. Finally, Chandler Rome returns to discuss the injury woes that have plagued that Astros throughout the season.

Rundown

3:33 The Importance of Cristopher Sánchez

8:55 What Are the Phillies Sorting Out in the Final Two Weeks?

12:23 Overlooked Players Behind the Stars?

17:29 How Does Ranger Suárez Keep Doing This?

20:15 Trey Yesavage: Impresses in MLB Debut

31:15 Why Do Broadcasts Bring Up Batter vs. Pitcher Splits

37:52 Chandler Rome Joins the Show (Still No Yordan Alvarez Update)

41:02 Baseball Prospectus' Injury Ledger Highlights Impact of Astros Injuries

52:31 Josh Hader & Isaac Paredes Status Checks

57:08 How Will They Weather Pitching Injuries if the Bats Don't Wake Up?

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Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of baseball including the day-to-day injury for Tarik Skubal, Jose Altuve's foot, two prospect promotions -- Bryce Eldridge for the Giants and Trey Yesavage for the Blue Jays -- and updates on Kyle Tucker and Cole Ragans as the final fortnight of the MLB regular season begins.

Rundown

0:58 Tarik Skubal: Could Make Next Schedule Start Despite Side Injury

3:15 Jose Altuve: Slowed by Foot Injury; Huge Series w/Rangers on Tap

9:41 Bryce Eldridge: Joins the Giants

18:49 Trey Yesavage: Gets the Call to Toronto

24:42 Seiya Suzuki's Second-Half Drop-Off

30:57 Brandon Woodruff: Start Moved Back to Wednesday; Impact of Extra Rest in Playoffs?

34:06 Cole Ragans, Will Smith & Kodai Senga

36:47 The Twins' Second-Half Baserunning Changes

43:30 Other Big Series This Week

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Eno and DVR discuss the revealing that Anthony Volpe has been playing through a torn labrum in his shoulder for most of the 2025 season, and multiple allegations of misconduct toward women around the Tigers' organization as reported by Britt Ghiroli and Alex Andrejev of The Athletic. Plus, they address mailbag questions about the Rays' expected return to the Trop and the availability of mental health resources for MLB players, before exploring a few intriguing names on the waiver wire this weekend, and catching up with Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah about 'The Miami Dog' and balancing long-term value against aggressive short-term bids in late-season keeper league pickups.

Rundown

1:10 Anthony Volpe Has Played Through a Torn Labrum in 2025

10:09 Multiple Allegations of Misconduct Toward Women in Detroit

Britt Ghiroli & Alex Andrejev’s story($):

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6610869/

Follow Up from Britt, Alex & Cody Stavenhagen ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6617460

16:13 Preparing for the Rays' Move Back Into the Trop

23:02 Availability of Mental Health Resources in MLB

30:05 Weekend Waiver Wire Preview

49:55 Senior Hot Dog Corresponding Niv Shah Returns!

Balancing Long-Term Value with Immediate Needs in Late Keeper League Pickups

1:06:51 Is 'The Miami Dog' Playable?

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another injury for the Astros with Luis Garcia's return to the injured list, a bullpen role down the stretch for Chase Burns in Cincinnati and the possibility of a similar approach with Roki Sasaki from the Dodgers. Plus, they consider how they might pitch to George Springer, who continues to have a resurgence in his age-35 campaign, and they look at the Framing Leaderboard against hitters.

Rundown

3:11 Luis Garcia Returns to the IL with Elbow Injury

5:58 Chase Burns Activated; Moves to Reds' Bullpen

14:42 Roki Sasaki's Paths Into the Dodgers' Pitching Plans

23:52 George Springer's Rebound (How I'd Pitch This Guy)

34:51 Framing Runs by Batter: What Does It Tell Us?

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