Eno and DVR discuss the barrage of runs from Tuesday night and wonder if an extremely hot summer will continue to propel offense around the league. Plus, they discuss a few tips for making trades, long-term concerns about Corbin Carroll's shoulder, aging catchers, and a pitch that might be the most unusual offering in baseball.
Rundown
1:52 DVR Loses Delivery Crown
3:14 Climate Change and Baseball
9:50 Future Adjustments to Stadium Dimensions & Amenities?
14:45 A San Francisco Stumper
19:13 Trade Tips: What Actually Gets Deals Done?
27:43 Cody Bellinger's Long-Term Outlook
34:11 Corbin Carroll's Shoulder
40:38 Dynasty Value of Veteran Catchers (J.T. Realmuto & Salvador Pérez)
50:23 Trust Location+ More In-Season?
52:04 The Most Unusual Pitch in Baseball?
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