Andrew Baggarly joins Eno and DVR to discuss the blockbuster trade that sent Rafael Devers to the Giants in a stunning five-player swap Sunday, the Giants' increasing commitment at a group of four position players, and the rising importance of Bryce Eldridge's development as a defender.Plus, Eno shares a few comps for Kyle Harrison, and they wonder how the Red Sox might attempt to reallocate the money they no longer have to pay Devers, before discussing Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching and where the money went in fantasy baseball leagues this weekend.

Rundown

0:28 The Giants Acquire Rafael Devers in Five-Player Deal with Red Sox

0:55 How Much Better Are the Giants w/Devers?

3:04 Have We Overestimated the Difference Between Buster Posey & Farhan Zaidi?

7:02 Becoming Less Risk-Averse

9:56 Other Moves on the Horizon?

14:44 More Importance on Bryce Eldrige's Defensive Development

22:24 Devers' Fit at Oracle Park

29:18 A Step Backward to Hopefully Take a Step Forward?

34:11 Kyle Harrison's Long-Term Outlook

38:10 Shohei Ohtani is Ready to Pitch in Games Again

44:27 Jackson Merrill to the Concussion IL & More Injury Notes

58:54 Where the Money Went: Father's Day Weekend 2025 Edition

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Eno and DVR discuss the increased drag on the baseball in 2025 and consider the related impact on xStats. Plus, Aaron Civale gets his wish, Jacob Misiorowski shows electric stuff in his big-league debut, and Christian Moore is on his way to Anaheim.

Rundown

1:03 Aaron Civale Traded to the White Sox for Andrew Vaughn

7:13 Christian Moore Joins the Halos

13:33 The Impact of Increased Drag on the Ball in 2025

26:50 Weekend Waiver Preview: Hitters of Interest

36:04 Brenton Doyle v. Jo Adell and Other Power-Speed Combo Players

42:26 Connor Norby Has Runway, Can He Turn It Into Shallow League Value?

46:38 Jacob Misiorowski: Electric Stuff in MLB Debut

54:43 Ben Casparius: An Opportunity to Make a Few Starts?

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Eno and DVR discuss another round of news including Trevor May's induction in the Reading Baseball Hall of Fame, Tommy John surgery for Jackson Jobe, and a rotator cuff injury for Cole Ragans. Plus, they discuss the 'Urgency Index' of Trade Deadline needs, before looking at several hitters they've rarely discussed this season including Jeremy Peña, Hunter Goodman, and Ozzie Albies.

Rundown

1:19 Congrats, Trevor!

2:26 Jackson Jobe: Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery

10:44 Cole Ragans: Returns to IL w/Rotator Cuff Strain

13:54 Aaron Civale: Requests a Trade Out of Milwaukee

16:26 The 'Urgency Index 1.0' Teams In Need of Impact Starting Pitchers

21:31 Thinking Outside the Box For Another SP on the Trade Market

27:15 Kodai Senga: IL-Bound w/Hamstring Injury

29:46 Listener Submissions: Hitters We've Largely Ignored

47:33 Isaac Paredes: Back to Tapping Into Pull Power

51:28 Ozzie Albies: Where Did the Power Go?

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