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Assessing the AL Division Leaders & Offense Holding Steady Despite Increased Drag

Assessing the AL Division Leaders & Offense Holding Steady Despite Increased Drag

Update: 2025-07-02
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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the three division leaders in the American League, examining the strengths and weaknesses of the Astros, Tigers, and Yankees with the Trade Deadline looming at the end of the month. Plus, they explore how offense has held up to 2024 levels despite the increased drag on the baseball this season.


Rundown

1:03 Yordan Alvarez's Setback & Increasing Needs for a Left-Handed Bat in Houston

10:13 Balancing Team Spending Limits w/Available Upgrades

20:59 The Tigers Have a Commanding Lead in the Central

36:53 Yankees Under Pressure in the AL East

47:52 Drag on the Baseball is Up, But Offense is Steady


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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris

With: Jed Lowrie

Producer: Brian Smith

Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper


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Assessing the AL Division Leaders & Offense Holding Steady Despite Increased Drag

Assessing the AL Division Leaders & Offense Holding Steady Despite Increased Drag