With the 2024 Olympics completed, Eno, Britt and DVR wonder -- if MLB players are participating in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, who among current stars will be on the roster? Plus, they discuss the unexpected sweat for the NL West and possibility of four teams from the division finding their way into the playoffs. Rundown1:08 The "Locks" for Team USA in 2028 (Assuming MLB Players Are Included)3:39 ZiPS Projections for *2028* (Thanks, Dan Szymborski!)7:05 Pitching Changes A Lot Over Four Years15:00 Overprojected Unproven Players?20:12 How Do We Think Aaron Judge Will Age?23:20 Looking Back at 2020 Suggest We Might Underrate Current Late-20s Players29:55 The Race for the NL West Looks Like a Party41:53 Four Teams From This Division Could Reach the Playoffs52:48 Will We See Another August Waiver Roster Dump?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghirolie-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt GhiroliExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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