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Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke are back from their All-Star breaks. They discuss if the Braves are at risk of missing the postseason. Should the Pirates be buyers at the deadline to try to make the playoffs? Shohei Ohtani continues to amaze for the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Burke goes through which teams are overperforming/underperforming according to advanced metrics. Should that affect what teams do at the trade deadline? Adam gives his thoughts on this year's Home Run Derby. And how this weekend might affect the trade deadline picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Burke discusses the Yankees' recent free fall. Despite their poor form, why Adam isn't too concerned about them long-term. The AL West race has tightened as the Mariners are struggling. How to navigate handicapping baseball around the All-Star break? Also, thoughts on the NL Central and NL West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke give the St. Louis Cardinals their flowers. Is there recent form sustainable? The Cubs are now in last place in the NL Central. How are they this bad? Why the Tigers should trade Tarik Skubal. Also another example of baseball maybe taking itself too seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss if the Brewers will continue their winning ways this season? Or will they fall back to the NL Central pack? What to make of the Edwin Diaz ejection and pending 10-game suspension? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke dive deep into the Guardians and Mariners. Could that series be a playoff preview? Both teams have significant leads in their divisions. What's going on with the ball in Atlanta? Also, Gerrit Cole is back for an already formidable Yankees' team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss the Dodgers' latest injury as Mookie Betts is out with a broken hand. Any concern with Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto sidelined? Is it time for the Blue Jays to blow it up and be sellers at the deadline? Can Royce Lewis stay healthy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss the challenges in betting on baseball regularly. Should the Atlanta Braves consider trading Max Fried? Can the Mets or Nationals work their way into the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke recap their eventful weekends. They discuss why the Braves barreled balls are traveling so much less than the rest of the league. Is there a conspiracy that needs to be further investigated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke react to Tucupita Marcano being banned for life for betting on baseball. Was it too severe? Also, which rules should MLB implement immediately? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices