We're tackling the subject of rebuilds - what they entail, how long they take, and some of the most successful in recent years - before diving in on one current rebuild we think just might be due to a cheating conspiracy! Plus, Carl presents us our first chapter of "Holy Shit Seasons!" and we look at the news on Acuña's injury.

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FOOTNOTES

• Could MLB umpires using PitchCom help with strike calls? Players have mixed feelings


• East-West Classic celebrates Negro Leagues, reminds former players what’s missing today


• Adam Daily / Fangraphs: An Examination of Rebuilding Team Timelines


• Jordan Shusterman / FOX Sports: How to rebuild in MLB


• MSABR: If You’re Not Cheating, You’re Not Trying: Data Analysis of the 2017 Houston Astros


• Tom Verducci / SI: The Royals Are the Most Confounding Story in Baseball Right Now