Exploiting Friendly vs Unfriendly Schedules

(1:30) – Where Scott and Eric stand in some of their more notable leagues(8:20) – Key Injuries: Francisco Lindor, Ozzie Albies, Bo Bichette, Carlos Correa, Steven Kwan(16:30) – More News & Notes: Pirates call up Nick Yorke, Yoan Moncada and Justin Steele activated off(26:20) – MVP Candidates: Shohei Ohtani vs Francisco Lindor + Aaron Judge vs Bobby Witt Jr.(37:00) – Cy Young Favorites: Are Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal locks?(44:55) – Rookie of the Year: Luis Gil vs Austin Wells vs Colton Cowser in the AL +  Paul Skenes vs Jackson Merrill in the NL(54:45) – Managing the Final Week of Season: Key additions and weekend streamers

1:00) – Eric and Scott rue leagues where they dominated the regular season but were eliminated in the playoffs(5:20) – Top Headlines: Kumar Rocker’s MLB debut, Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer to return, Yankees call up Jasson Dominguez(18:30) – More News & Notes: Trevor Story back in Boston, Reynaldo Lopez lands on IL, Cardinals bring up Thomas Saggese, Anthony Rendon sidelined again + targets for late-season saves(37:10) – Managing September, Pt 1: Big-picture tactics for managers out of the running(43:15) - Managing September, Pt 2: Matt Wallner, Pete Crow Armstrong, Parker Meadows, Oneil Cruz, and Jazz Chisholm among key pickups now who could also shine in 2025(57:00) – Advantageous Hitting Schedules + Weekend Pitching Streamers

(4:15) – Top Headlines: White Sox infamous place in history, Clay Holmes concerns, Justin Steele injury update(14:45) – More News & Notes: Jacob deGrom and Yu Darvish to return, Corey Seager’s workload, Jordan Walker, Kyle Manzardo, and Coby Mayo intrigue(31:00) – Hitters to Attack/Avoid: Matt Wallner, Dansby Swanson, Gio Urshela, Seth Brown, Josh Jung, Logan O’Hoppe, Bryson Stott, Steven Kwan, Jurickson Profar(53:40) – Pitchers to Attack/Avoid: David Peterson, Ben Lively, Frankie Montas, David Festa, Griffin Canning, Eduardo Rodriguez, Kutter Crawford, Luis Severino

(2:05) – Top Headlines: Dylan Crews called up, Nick Lodolo, Ryan Mountcastle and Javy Baez land on IL(13:20) – More Injury News: Updates on Jacob Wilson, Joey Bart, Christian Walker, Joe Ryan, Jared Jones, Xavier Edwards(29:00) – Buying/Selling Streaking Hitters: Miguel Amaya, Ramon Urias, Ramon Laureano, Pete Crow Armstrong, Trevor Larnach, Yandy Diaz, Xander Bogaerts, Steven Kwan, Brandon Nimmo, Ryan McMahon(54:10) – Buying/Selling Streaking Pitchers: Osvaldo Bido, JP Sears, Ryne Nelson, Brandon Pfaadt, Merrill Kelly, David Peterson, Cristopher Sanchez, Kutter Crawford, Tanner Houck, Taj Bradley(1:05:00) – Weekend Pitching Streamers: Options for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

(3:20) – Top Headlines: Austin Riley sidelined, Max Muncy and Tommy Edman return to Dodgers, LA’s murky closer situation(13:45) – More News & Notes: Tigers’ plan for Tarik Skubal, Zach Eflin and Pete Fairbanks’ land on IL, closers with Victor Vodnik out and fallout from Jeimer Candelario’s injury(33:30) – “Lightning in a Bottle” Hitters: Adrian Del Castillo, Nolan Jones, Luke Raley, Masataka Yoshida, Ramon Laureano, Byron Buxton, Nolan Gorman(46:40) – “Lightning in a Bottle” Pitchers: Ryne Nelson, JP Sears, Bowden Francis, Albert Suarez, Zebby Matthews, David Festa(55:35) – Easy Remaining Schedules: Yankees, Pirates, Diamondbacks, White Sox for Hitters + Tigers, Rangers, Cubs for Pitchers

(03:15) - The Rays have called up Junior Caminero(07:20) - Jazz Chisholm's UCL injury(10:30) - Joe Musgrove back on the mound.(15:30) - Matthew Boyd season debut.(21:00) - Michael Harris II returning from the IL.(36:30) - Do you need to alter your management strategy for the stretch run?(42:00) - Potential pick-up options for various offensive categories.(56:30) - Potential pick-up options for pitching.

(04:00) – The Streak is Over: White Sox end their 21-game drought with a win over the A’s Tuesday(13:40) – Analyzing Clayton Kershaw: Expectations for the remainder of the season(24:00) – Waiver Wire Targets: Sifting through the options that might include Gavin Lux, Victor Vodnik, and Tyler Stevenson

(02:00) Orioles call Jackson Holliday back up.(05:00) Jeffrey Springs debut and Max Fried might return to the Atlanta rotation soon.(14:20) Breaking down the Orioles trades: Did they pay too much for what they acquired?(24:00) Analyzing the Jack Flaherty trade from all angles(31:00) Marlins were big time sellers.  Did they get enough in return?(52:30) Medalists of the Weekend(58:00) Players most impacted by the deadline: Eloy Jimenez, Carlos Estevez, Isaac Paredes, and more 

(04:40) – Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm to ramp up the stretch run(09:00) – Randy Arozarena now in Seattle.  How does he fit in with the Mariners?(13:10) – Rays also trade away Isaac Paredes(18:30) - Orioles add Zach Eflin to their rotation(21:00) - Phillies pay a steep price to add Carlos Estevez as on their closer options(25:20) - Mets trade for Jesse Winker as they are firmly in the WIld Card hunt(29:45) - Mason Miller to the IL right before the trade deadline(33:05) - Quick Hitters: Ty France to the Reds, Kodai Senga gurt again, and Erick Fedde traded in the middle of the show to St. Louis(44:00) - Waiver Wire: Tyler Fitzgerald surging, Victor Robles playing well this summer in Seattle, and the latest with Gavin Lux.(56:00) - Medals of the Weekend(1:00:00) - Top Pitching Adds: Robbie Rayand Clayton Kershaw the headliners. 

(02:45) – Kodai Senga returning this weekend vs. the Braves(05:00) – Clayton Kershaw is back on Thursday after being on the IL since March (15:30) – Ty France is a Free Agent(23:00) –Are You For Real or Fugazi: Breaking down Jose Iglesias, Eugenio Suarez, Gavin Lux, and more(43:45) - Medals of the Week: Jackson Chourio, Lawrence Butler, Tyler O'Neill, and others