This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

• [Intro] Latest update on Mike Vasil's injury and the rumored pitcher ready to take his spot in the bullpen
• [5:01] Alexander Alberto placed on waivers
• [7:57] An open conversation about some baseball outlets looking to phase our ERA when evaluating pitchers, and instead of using newer metrics like K-BB%.
• [17:55] 2026 Preview: Shane Smith
• [27:04] 2026 Preview: Davis Martin
• [35:36] 2026 Preview: Anthony Kay
• [40:19] 2026 Preview: Erick Fedde
• [44:55] 2026 Preview: Sean Burke
• [54:37] First to majors: Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, or Tanner McDougal

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

• [Intro] The impact of Kyle Teel out four to six weeks with his hamstring injury. Why the impact doesn't feel as great as previous Spring Training injuries.
• [10:36] World Baseball Classic enters Quarterfinals as Team USA faces Canada. After losing to Italy, and not showing the same exuberance as the other countries, should MLB'ers be used in the upcoming Olympic games in 2028?
• [22:01] 2026 Preview: Catcher
• [31:12] 2026 Preview: Left Field
• [39:25] 2026 Preview: Center Field
• [46:33] 2026 Preview: Right Field

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

• [Intro] Audio from Will Venable and Shane Smith after the Chicago White Sox announce their Opening Day starter. After Smith, how does the rest of the White Sox starting rotation stack? Also, is it OK if the White Sox give Smith extra day of rest to start 2026?
• [8:49] 2026 Preview: First Base and Munetaka Murakami.
  What would be a successful season for Murakami?
  Yay or Nay: Rookie of the Year honors in 2026?
  Over/Under: 30.5 home runs.
• [21:20] 2026 Preview: Second Base and Chase Meidroth
  What would be a successful season for Meidroth?
  Yay or Nay: Meidroth plays most games at 2B for White Sox
  Over/Under: 124.5 base hits
• [28:56] 2026 Preview: Third Base and Miguel Vargas
  What would be a successful season for Vargas?
  Yay or Nay: Vargas settles 3B future for White Sox
  Over/Under: 70.5 RBI
• [41:02] 2026 Preview: Shortstop and Colson Montgomery
  What would be a successful season for Montgomery?
  Yay or Nay: Montgomery has another 3+ WAR season
  Over/Under: 27.5 HR
  

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