Eno and DVR discuss the possible fit of Alex Bregman with the D-backs as the Ketel Marte trade rumors continue to swirl. Plus, Ha-seong Kim takes a one-year deal to return to Atlanta, Luke Weaver is likely headed to the Mets, Maikel Garcia gets an extension with the Royals, and school is back in session for draft season December draft-and-hold

Rundown

1:01 Buying the D-backs' Interest in Alex Bregman Amidst Ketel Marte Trade Rumors

11:04 Luke Weaver Nearing Two-Year Deal w/Mets

13:19 Ha-Seong Kim: Reunites with Braves on One-Year Deal

26:05 Adrian Houser to the Giants

31:50 Maikel Garcia's Five-Year Extension with the Royals

38:45 Foster Griffin to the Nats; Interesting Swap w/Red Sox

46:15 First 2026 Draft & Hold League Takeaways

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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Robert Suarez's move to Atlanta as the Braves rebuild their bullpen, Kenley Jansen's pursuit of 500 saves following a one-year deal with Detroit, the Royals' attempt to fix their outfield and reported interest in Jarren Duran, Jorge Polanco goes to the Mets, who might line up very well as a blockbuster partner for the Padres, Merrill Kelly stays put, and the Cardinals ink Dustin May to a one-year deal. Plus, Eno discusses his story about MLB's plans to regulate data and tech in the minor leagues.

Rundown

4:41 Robert Suarez Gets a Three-Year Deal with Atlanta (and Mike Yastrazemski Gets Two)

12:05 How Healthy Is the Braves' Organization?

16:00 Kenley Jansen Lands with the Tigers

20:53 The Royals Get Busy: Sign Lane Thomas, Trade for Isaac Collins and Nick Mears

27:43 Interest in Jarren Duran, Can He Return to 2024 Level?

37:57 Jorge Polanco Gets a Two-Year Deal with the Mets

44:46 The Mets Line Up Very Well with the Padres

49:01 Merrill Kelly Gets Two-Year Deal with D-backs

53:13 Eno's Story About MLB Regulating Data & Tech in Minor Leagues

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1:04:48 Adolis Garcia Heads to Philly

1:07:00 Dustin May to the Cardinals

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Eno and DVR are back for their final day at the Winter Meetings in Orlando where Pete Alonso has landed a new five-year, $150M deal with the Orioles. Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin, Andrew Baggarly and Carson Cistulli join the show.

Rundown

1:05 Ken Rosenthal Joins the Show

15:15 Dennis Lin Joins Us to Sort Out the Padres' "Big Splash" Options

23:48 Andrew Baggarly Joins the Show to Discuss Tony Vitello and Other Offseason News for the Giants

38:58- Carson Cistulli Joins the Show

57:57 Other Moves, Rumors & Reports

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Eno and DVR are live from Orlando for Day 2 of the Winter Meetings. They are joined by Britt Ghiroli to talk about some of the big moves from Day 2, Levi Weaver joins the show to discuss his path into the world of baseball writing and Nick Wan, senior director of baseball analytics for the Cincinnati Reds, discusses his path into the industry.

Rundown

1:10 Britt Ghiroli Joins the Show; Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers

5:51 Kyle Schwarber Stays with the Phillies

10:20 Rob Thomson Gets an Extension

12:28 The Padres Are Looking to Make a Splash

18:19 Levi Weaver Joins the Show

38:55 Nick Wan Joins the Show

50:03 Other News, Rumors & Chatter: Steven Matz to the Rays, Shane Baz Trade Considerations & Vaughn Grissom on the Move

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Eno and DVR are live from the Winter Meetings in Orlando! As Day 1 comes to close, they discuss Jeff Kent's election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and whether time will help the cases of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Plus, they discuss the Rockies' decision to hire Josh Byrnes as their new GM, Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni putting his stamp on the team's rebuild, and other rumblings and rumors.

Rundown

1:08 Jeff Kent is Headed to Cooperstown

15:19 Josh Byrnes is Named Rockies' New GM

20:29 Paul Toboni is Putting His Stamp on the Nationals

25:03 Are CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore Really Available?

33:18 Mike Soroka Signs with the D-Backs

40:15 Pete Alonso Meets with the Red Sox & Orioles

44:41 Could Bryce Eldridge Be Available in San Francisco?

49:54 The Royals Look for Multiple Outfielders

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss Devin Williams' shift to the Mets on a three-year deal, Cody Ponce's new pact with the Blue Jays after a very successful run in the KBO, a reunion for Emilio Pagán and the Reds, and Cedric Mullins' fit for the Rays. Plus, they examine the long-term potential of Jac Caglianone and Luke Keaschall, before discussing the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot and loss of doubles and triples.

Rundown

3:30 Devin Williams Heads to the Mets

12:32 The Blue Jays Sign Cody Pence

17:10 Emilio Pagán Returns to Reds; Another Year to Close?

20:12 Cedric Mullins to the Rays

28:03 Johan Ovideo to Boston in Five-Player Swap

32:48 Long-Term Potential: Jac Caglianone & Luke Keaschall

51:51 Thoughts on This Year's BBWAA Ballot

1:08:54 Where Have the Doubles & Triples Gone?

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Eno and DVR return from their Thanksgiving break to discuss a busy final week of November that included a surprising Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien trade between the Mets and Rangers, Sonny Gray to the Red Sox for two pitchers, Dylan Cease's new seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, and another move for the Orioles with the addition of Ryan Helsley.

Rundown

4:22 Mets Trade Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien

10:23 Nimmo's Place Among All-Time Mets

14:48 What Does Semien Have Left as a Hitter?

20:00 Sonny Gray Traded to the Red Sox for Richard Fitts & Brandon Clarke

34:30 Dylan Cease Lands a Seven-Year, $210M Deal with the Blue Jays

42:40 Ryan Helsley: Two-Year Deal with Orioles (Plus Opt-Out)

50:37 Raisel Iglesias: Back in Atlanta on One-Year Deal; Still Clear Closer?

1:01:29 ICYMI: Hader, Manaea Injury Updates; Jordan Walker "Found Something" at Driveline, Anthony Rendon is Working on a Buyout, Warren Shaffer Stays as Rockies Manager, Pirates & Marlins Looking for their Checkbooks

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Rebound Starting Pitchers, Past Big Contracts & 'The Year of the Splitter' in 2026?

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss several rebound candidates in the starting pitcher pool for 2026 including a potential Cy Young Award candidate in the American League who was limited by injuries in 2025. Plus, they look back at how big deals for starting pitchers have worked out throughout the past decade, and wonder if 2026 will become 'The Year of the Splitter' after the uptick in splitters we saw in the playoffs.

Rundown

4:54 Cole Ragans as a Bounce Back Ace with Health?

16:58 Aaron Nola's Unusual 2025 Absence

24:28 Zebby Matthews: Rebounding From Rough Start to Big League Career?44:13 Recent Big Contracts for Free Agent Pitchers

1:03:56 Will 2026 Be the 'Year of the Splitter?'

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