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The Baseball is Flying Like It's 2019 Again
Description
Don't blame us if this episode is a drag — blame baseball. Eno and DVR dig into why drag levels have climbed back to heights not seen since 2019, and what it means for hitters (and pitchers) across the league. They also break down some of baseball's most frustrating bats, identify a few buy-low pitchers worth targeting right now, and discuss the Bryce Harper-Kyle Schwarber show in Philadelphia. Plus, a look at where fantasy managers spent their money over the weekend.
Rundown:
2:29 Why is Drag Suddenly Back to 2019 Levels?
7:17 Who Will Be Impacted With Less Drag on the Baseball?
14:43 Most Frustrating Hitters: Who Drives Us Crazy at the Dish?
16:54 Jackson Merrill: Overall, More Aggressive Than Anticipated
26:35 Freddy Peralta: Can He Rebound to Pre-2026 Form?
32:22 Buy-Low Pitchers
38:20 Bryce Harper & Kyle Schwarber Erupt
42:09 The Rays’ Slide: When Things Get Quiet
46:54 Where the Money Went
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