Eno, Britt, and DVR break down a Tarik Skubal-less Detroit Tigers and ask whether the team can stay afloat until the reigning AL Cy Young winner gets back. Then, the trio turns to the LA Angels — what's gone wrong for the organization, and is trading Mike Trout actually on the table? Later, Eno and DVR sit down with The Athletic's Phillies writer Matt Gelb to talk through a potential homecoming for the Philly native Trout.Rundown:3:55 Tarik Skubal to Have Elbow Surgery7:55 Can the Tigers Stay Afloat?13:54 Is the Bullpen Good Enough?18:08 More of the Same in Anaheim22:35 The Core Isn’t Bad!: Can It Improve Enough to Contend Though?29:40 Is Trading Mike Trout on the Table?37:06 Matt Gelb Joins the Show37:24 Mike Trout to the Phillies?39:47 The Phillies' Need for a Right-Handed Bat45:00 The Phillies' Bullpen: Where Have the Strikeouts Gone?46:56 Jesús Luzardo's Inconsistency49:08 Adjustment for Aaron Nola?53:12 Is Anything New in the Mattingly Era?Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Britt GhiroliEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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