Best Derek VanRiper Podcasts (2025)

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The Nimmo-Semien Swap, Sonny Gray to Boston & Dylan Cease Lands with the Blue Jays 1:15:18

9m ago1:15:18

1:15:18

Eno and DVR return from their Thanksgiving break to discuss a busy final week of November that included a surprising Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien trade between the Mets and Rangers, Sonny Gray to the Red Sox for two pitchers, Dylan Cease's new seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, and another move for the Orioles with the addition of…

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Rebound Starting Pitchers, Past Big Contracts & 'The Year of the Splitter' in 2026? 1:15:39

8d ago1:15:39

1:15:39

Rebound Starting Pitchers, Past Big Contracts & 'The Year of the Splitter' in 2026?Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss several rebound candidates in the starting pitcher pool for 2026 including a potential Cy Young Award candidate in the American League who was limited by injuries in 2025. Plus, they look back at how big deals for starting pitchers have w…

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Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels, Four Accepted Qualifying Offers & Free Agent Bargain Bats 1:06:18

12d ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Tuesday's trade between the Angels and Orioles, which sent Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim for Taylor Ward. Plus, they discuss several accepted Qualifying Offers -- including Brandon Woodruff, Trent Grisham and Gleyer Torres (Shota Imanaga accepted one too, he'll be covered on the next episode) -- a few ideas for how the Pira…

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Josh Naylor Stays in Seattle and More Hardware for Ohtani, Judge, Skubal & Skenes 1:18:42

14d ago1:18:42

1:18:42

Eno and DVR discuss Josh Naylor's return to Seattle on a five-year deal (financials unconfirmed prior to recording) and the other moves that might be on tap in Seattle this winter. Plus, a check-in on Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, before a look at this year's BBWAA Award Winners, a few reports and rumors around starting pitchers, and some exciteme…

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Free Agent Rankings: Closers, Mid-Tier Targets and Avoids & Potential Bargains 1:08:57

17d ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Eno and DVR discuss the closers, mid-tier hitters and starting pitchers, and potential bargains from this winter's free-agent class. Will Edwin Díaz find another five-year, nine-figure deal? For teams with limited budgets, which mid-tier players make the most sense? Rundown 1:31 How Would You Approach This Year's Group of Relievers? 16:04 'Would Yo…

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What We Learned From the 2025 Fantasy Baseball Season 1:22:33

18d ago1:22:33

1:22:33

Eno and DVR are back from First Pitch Arizona to discuss a few things they learned from the 2025 season. The decision to maintain a more balanced approach to pitching on draft day helped Eno in a big way last season as the 21-40 range Starting Pitchers continue to provide plenty of added value. They look at some of the inexperienced risers in that …

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Free Agent Rankings: The Best Available Upgrades This Winter 1:12:28

26d ago1:12:28

1:12:28

Eno and DVR discuss the top of the this year's free-agent class, headlined by Kyle Tucker -- a player they are divided on with the potential price tag approaching the $400 million range -- and featuring a mix of interesting bats including Bo Bichette, Cody Bellinger, Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, and Alex Bregman, and at least a trio of major rotati…

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The Dodgers Win Back-to-Back Titles w/Incredible Game 7 Victory in Toronto 59:40

29d ago59:40

59:40

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss the Dodgers' rally from 3-2 series deficit in the series and an Instant Classic Game 7 road win in Toronto that featured nearly everything you could ask for from the final game of a great series. From Bo Bichette's early three-run homer off of Shohei Ohtani to Will Smith's 11th-inning solo shot vs. Shane Bieber, and everyt…

101
Trey Yesavage Dominates to Send the Blue Jays Home with a 3-2 Series Lead 44:00

1M ago44:00

44:00

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss Trey Yesavage's dominant performance in Game 5 as the Blue Jays head back to Toronto with a 3-2 series lead, a puzzling decision from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts in the seventh inning when the game was still within reach, and the potential fatigue catching up to the older roster in this series after an 18-inning marath…

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A Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Homer and a Four-Run Fourth Tie the World Series at 2-2 46:24

1M ago46:24

46:24

Eno and DVR discuss the Blue Jays' Game 4 win over the Dodgers including strong pitching performances from Shane Bieber and Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s huge swing in the third inning, Mason Fluharty's critical work finishing up the sixth, and how they expect things to change for Game 5 with a return to the matchup that started the series…

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A World Series Instant Classic: Freddie Freeman's Walk-Off Homer Ends Game 3 Marathon 42:49

1M ago42:49

42:49

Eno and DVR discuss an epic Game 3 between the Blue Jays and Dodgers which eventually ended with a Freddie Freeman walk-off homer in the 18th inning! They look back at a game that had nearly everything -- including six scoreless innings from two relievers added to the Dodgers for this series -- and consider the fallout with Games 4 and 5 to come pr…

101
The Dodgers and Blue Jays Head to L.A. Tied Up at 1-1 56:06

1M ago56:06

56:06

Eno and DVR discuss the first two games of the Dodgers-Blue Jays series, including the nine-run outburst from the Jays' bats in the sixth inning of Game 1, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's latest postseason heroics in Game 2, and a few questions from each game including the Dodgers' bullpen management when Blake Snell ran into trouble in the sixth inning of Ga…

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Bo Bichette is Back! World Series Updates with Fabian Ardaya and Mitch Bannon 1:11:22

1M ago1:11:22

1:11:22

Eno, DVR and Britt are joined by Fabian Ardaya to talk about the Dodgers' bullpen 'Circle of Trust' ahead of the World Series matchup with the Blue Jays, the Postseason return of Shohei Ohtani's splitter, Dave Roberts' path to Cooperstown, and Mitch Bannon to discuss Bo Bichette's return to the Jays' roster, and the decision to start rookie Trey Ye…

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World Series Preview: Key Matchups & X-Factors 1:13:04

1M ago1:13:04

1:13:04

Eno, DVR, and Trevor preview the Blue Jays vs. Dodgers' matchup in this year's World Series and take a look at the Tale of the Tape before highlighting a few critical matchups, and sharing their 'X-factors' for the Fall Classic, and a few predictions. Plus, they compare the current Dodgers' rotation to the 1995 Atlanta Braves, which featured three …

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George Springer's Massive Homer Sends the Blue Jays Back to the World Series 38:44

1M ago38:44

38:44

Eno and DVR discuss an incredible ALCS Game 7 between the Blue Jays and Mariners which featured a go-ahead three-run homer from George Springer and a long list of questions about the bullpen matchup choices the Mariners made leading into that situation. (A full World Series preview episode is dropping Thursday.) They also discuss the offseason ahea…

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Blue Jays-Mariners Head to Game 7, Shohei Ohtani Plays the Greatest Game Ever in NLCS Clincher 1:04:45

1M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Eno and DVR discuss the wild path to Monday's Game 7 between the Mariners and Blue Jays after Seattle was unable to close out the series on the road in Game 6. They examine how things might be different in a rematch of the Game 3 starting pitchers with all-hands on deck for the pitching staffs, and a knee injury for George Springer from Game 5. Plu…

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Max Scherzer Turns Back the Clock & The Dodgers Go Up 3-0 1:05:56

2M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Max Scherzer's vintage performance in Game 4 of the ALCS that featured a big adjustment to keep the Mariners' bats off balance. Plus, they discuss the Dodgers' Game 3 win over the Brewers in the NLCS, featuring great pitching from Tyler Glasnow and Jacob Misiorowski, the ongoing question of longer-term fatigue versus freq…

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Bieber and the Blue Jays' Bats Come Through in Game 3 53:30

2M ago53:30

53:30

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss the success of the Blue Jays' lineup in Game 3 of the ALCS and Shane Bieber's strong outing after he gave up a two-run homer to Julio Rodríguez in the bottom of the first. They also look ahead to the Game 4 matchup between Max Scherzer and Luis Castillo, a potential game plan for the Brewers' bats against Tyler Glasnow …

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The Dodgers' Aces Are Dealing, Both LCS Matchups at 2-0 59:34

2M ago59:34

59:34

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game against the Brewers in Game 2 as the Dodgers take the series back to Los Angeles with a 2-0 lead. They also discuss managerial decision-making in the playoffs and the concept of data being engrained in 'gut-calls', and Mike Shildt's surprising decision to step down in San Diego before con…

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Blake Snell's Gem, the Mariners Take a 2-0 ALCS Lead & the Yankees' Offseason Plans 58:10

2M ago58:10

58:10

Eno and DVR discuss Blake Snell's dominant performance in a Game 1 NLCS win over the Brewers, despite a Brewers' rally attempt against Roki Sasaki and Blake Treinen, and an extremely unusual 8-6-2 double play that kept the game scoreless courtesy of Sal Frelick, Joey Ortiz and William Contreras. Plus, they discuss the Mariners' 10-run outburst in T…

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It's LCS Time! Mariners-Jays Underway, Brewers-Dodgers Preview 1:15:35

2M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Eno and DVR discuss both League Championship Series matchups on the heels of two exciting Game 5s from the Division Series round over the weekend. Did the Mariners' Game 1 win prompt Eno to waffle from his series prediction? As the Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS gets underway, Dominic Cotroneo explains how the Brewers can find a path to the World Series …

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The Dodgers Advance to the NLCS & Brewers-Cubs Heads to Game 5 52:23

2M ago52:23

52:23

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Dodgers' series-clinching win over the Phillies in an NLDS matchup that featured excellent pitching. They also examine a few key questions in Philadelphia this winter with several important players hitting free agency, before digging into the Cubs' Game 4 win that sends their series with the Brewers back to Milwaukee …

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The Jays Advance to the ALCS & Three Teams Avoid Elimination 56:34

2M ago56:34

56:34

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss the Jays' series-clinching win over the Yankees that sent Toronto to the ALCS, and a few offseason questions in the Bronx before discussing a the Mariners-Tigers series going back to Seattle for Game 5, the Phillies and Cubs extending their season at least one more day with Game 3 victories, effectiveness of relievers i…

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Logan Gilbert's Alter Ego & Four Elimination Games On Tap 54:29

2M ago54:29

54:29

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Logan Gilbert's excellent start in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Tigers and his alter-ego 'Walter', the success of the Jays' hitters against the Yankees' starting pitchers through three games, the unusual combination of location and velocity on Aaron Judge's game-tying home run off the foul pole at Yankee Stadium, a scrip…

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The Dodgers & Brewers Open Up 2-0 NLDS Leads 52:50

2M ago52:50

52:50

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A Huge Weekend for the Jays as the Division Series Get Rolling 45:02

2M ago45:02

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Division Round Matchups Preview 1:12:11

2M ago1:12:11

1:12:11

Eno and DVR discuss their final takeaways from the Wild Card Round including Cam Schlittler's excellent showing in Game 3 against the Red Sox, and the series-clinching wins from the Cubs and Tigers before moving onto the Division Series matchups. Matt Gelb and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic join the show to break down the heavyweight battle between …

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A Trio of Elimination Games & Roki Sasaki is Right on Time 51:07

2M ago51:07

51:07

Eno and DVR discuss the Guardians' eighth-inning eruption and how they might be a lineup with an approach that doesn't perfectly align with their tools. Plus, they wonder how the Padres will deploy their excellent bullpen after using a few key arms on consecutive days to draw level with the Cubs, the Yankees-Red Sox series unsurprisingly going to t…

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Impressive Aces & Second-Guessing in the Bronx 41:59

2M ago41:59

41:59

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Tarik Skubal's dominant performance in Game 1 against the Guardians, a calculated risk in Cleveland with Chase DeLauter's MLB debut in Game 2, a flexible role for Daniel Palencia in the Cubs' playoff bullpen, the Yankees' decision to bring Jazz Chisholm Jr. off the bench despite improvements against lefties and a 30-30 sea…

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MLB Playoff Preview Part 2: Full Bracket Predictions 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss their full bracket predictions with growing concerns about the amount of folks on the Phillies-Mariners bandwagon (Eno, the King of Waffles, comes through again!). Beyond the playoffs, they're joined by Tim Britton to discuss the keys behind the Mets' stunning collapse, and they discuss a few managerial vacancies with cha…

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MLB Playoff Preview Part 1: Wild Card Round Predictions 42:30

2M ago42:30

42:30

The playoff field is set! Eno and DVR break down the four Wild Card Round matchups and make predictions for the Best-of-3 series getting underway Tuesday (full playoff predictions coming in Part 2, released Tuesday). The American League matchups will feature two division rivalries with the Yankees-Red Sox and Guardians-Tigers matchups, while the Cu…

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Plenty At Stake Entering the Final Weekend 1:06:23

2M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Eno and DVR discuss a few injury updates ahead of the final weekend of the regular season and share a quick breakdown of the viewing guide with two divisions and Wild Card spots still up for grabs in the final days of the season. Plus, they discuss a few second-half surprises among hitters, before Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah drops by with…

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Guardians keep rolling & the Mariners Clinch the AL West 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Eno & Trevor grab the wheel as DVR is out today and there is a lot to talk about with all the crazy races coming down to the wire in the last few days of the regular season. They talk about the Guardians taking over 1st place, Tong struggles vs the Cubs, the NL Wild Card, Mariners clinching the AL West, who is the AL MVP and what is going on with t…

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The Challenge System is coming & We Believe in Stephen Vogt 59:02

2M ago59:02

59:02

DVR is off today, so Eno is joined by Jed Lowrie to talk about everything baseball. They break down the challenge system coming to MLB, some news you should know, an update on the big races still going on, managerial impact on beating run differential and what is going on with Riley Greene. Rundown :46- Challenge system is coming to MLB 15:10- Patr…

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Blue Jays & Padres Playoff talk with Mitch Bannon & Dennis Lin 44:05

2M ago44:05

44:05

DVR is off today, so Eno goes solo with a few guests along the way. The Athletic's Blue Jays writer Mitch Bannon joins Eno first to talk about crazy season for the Jays. He breaks down the play for the bullpen and starting rotation for the Playoffs, he gives an update on Bo Bichette and if Anthony Santander could have an impact for the Jays. Next, …

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The Late Playoff Chaos Scenarios Are Coming Through! 1:12:23

2M ago1:12:23

1:12:23

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 …

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All Eyes on Ohio, Kershaw Announces Retirement & Post Tommy John Outlooks 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

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…

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A Weekend Battle for Control of the AL West, the Guardians Are Still Here & A Huge Rebound 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

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 …

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The Triumphant Return of Tungsten Arm O'Doyle 1:08:44

3M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

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 pro…

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The Phillies Clinch the NL East & Yordan Alvarez Is Hurt Again 1:04:27

3M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

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 in…

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All-In for the Playoff Push! 45:12

3M ago45:12

45:12

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…

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An Anthony Volpe Explanation & Weekend Waiver Preview 1:08:39

3M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

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 ret…

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Bullpen Boosts, Springer's Resurgence & A New Statcast Leaderboard 48:18

3M ago48:18

48:18

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 ag…

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Is It a Career Year, or a New Level? 1:07:16

3M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Eno, DVR and Jed discuss Tyler Glasnow's excellent outing Monday after a recent scratch due to back tightness, and the waning importance of the regular season for a team that is built to win the World Series. Plus, they examine several hitters having career years in hopes of determining which seasons are peaks, and which are the beginning of a new,…

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Trea Turner's MVP-Caliber Campaign & Tight Playoff Battles Continue 1:00:04

3M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Eno and DVR discuss a hamstring injury for Trea Turner, who has built a strong case to be considered for NL MVP honors in his age-32 season. Plus, they take a look around the league after another busy weekend and take stock of the still crowded AL Wild Card race, the Dodgers' shrinking lead (one game) in the NL West, and a few waiver wire observati…

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The Mariners Are OK, Right? 1:01:20

3M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss the Yankees' top-to-bottom power output and Jazz Chisholm's past calendar year (30-30 club!) as he deals with a pair of knee contusions down the stretch. Plus, they dig into the Mariners' hold on the final Wild Card spot in the American League, despite a recent 6-14 stretch in their last 20 games. Do the park factors in …

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Rookies of Impact: September & Beyond 1:01:28

3M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Eno and Trevor discuss some of the big news you might have missed, Trevor's boxes being used by Cade Povich, Trevor's take on the Valdez-Salazer cross up, the importance of rookies during September and the Playoffs and what to make of the Mets rotation after they called up 3 of their top prospects. Rundown 1:05- Spencer Arrighetti to the IL 6:52- S…

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Frustration All Around & What We're Watching Beyond the Playoff Push 55:40

3M ago55:40

55:40

Eno, DVR and Jed discuss an unusual sequence with Framber Valdez and catcher Cesár Salazar during Tuesday's game against the Yankees, tempers flaring early in Colorado after a first-inning Rafael Devers homer off of Kyle Freeland, a Shohei Ohtani hitting a 120 MPH long ball off of Bubba Chandler. Plus, a tricky offseason on tap in Arizona for Mike …

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Prospect Promotions for September Roster Expansion 1:00:42

3M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Eno and DVR discuss a flurry of news from the long weekend including moves to the IL for MacKenzie Gore (shoulder), Edward Cabrera (elbow) and Jason Adam (quad), returns from Chris Sale and Jackson Chourio, a highly unusual home run from Trevor Story courtesy of the Pesky Pole at Fenway, and a few intriguing promotions from Sept. 1 roster expansion…

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Kyle Schwarber's Four-Homer Night, Another Lincecum & The Long Weekend Waiver Preview 1:08:38

3M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

Eno and DVR discuss Kyle Schwarber's four-homer night as he ascends NL MVP ballots, Corey Seager's latest absence, a bout of pitch tipping for Ryan Helsley, Ozzie Albies' second-half return to health, and several options to consider on the waiver wire this weekend, including Mets rookie Jonah Tong, whose delivery and elite strikeout rates are drawi…

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