Takeaways From Saberseminar & A Packed Weekend of Baseball News

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August 25, 20251 hr 10 min
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Takeaways From Saberseminar & A Packed Weekend of Baseball News

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Episode Notes

Eno and DVR discuss Zack Wheeler's Thoracic Outlet Syndrome diagnosis and the lengthy timetable for his recovery, Aaron Nola's return to the Phillies' rotation, an eight-year extension for Samuel Basallo and whether that will prompt the Orioles to trade Adley Rutschman this winter. Plus, Eno shares a few interesting takeaways from this year's Saberseminar in Chicago, and they examine a new offering from Shane Bieber, who pitched well in his first start back from the IL for the Blue Jays. 


Rundown

1:30 Zack Wheeler: Diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

8:40 Aaron Nola: Sharp in Second Start Back from IL

12:27 Samuel Basallo's Eight-Year Extension w/Orioles

21:32 Yordan Alvarez: Scheduled to Return to Tuesday

24:39 Eno's Pitching Mechanics: Side View

28:50 Saberseminar Takeaways

34:33 Wind Applied Metrics & A Ridiculous Homer

43:56 Pitchers Forcing Bad Swing Decisions

51:13 Shane Bieber Is Back with a Kick-Change


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