Home Run Derby Changes & Fantasy All-Stars
About this episode
The episode discusses the new Home Run Derby rules, player injuries before the All-Star break, and highlights standout fantasy players from the first half of the season.
We've made it to the Midsummer Classic! Today, Eno and DVR break down the new Home Run Derby rules and discuss which sluggers could benefit from the changes. Then, they take a look at several notable players who suffered injuries before the All-Star break and will miss Tuesday night's game, including Jacob Misiorowski and Shohei Ohtani. Later, they examine JJ Wetherholt's contract extension with the Cardinals and how it compares to other recent rookie deals. They wrap up the show by highlighting the players who have stood out the most from a fantasy perspective during the first half of the season. Rundown: 2:57 Who Could Benefit From New HR Derby Format? 11:40 Drafting the Derby Winner 15:48 Miz Management: Scratched Sunday 20:33 White Sox-Pirates Swap Before the MLB Draft 26:06 JJ Wetherholt Gets Paid 33:25 No Shohei Ohtani in Philly 36:41 MLB’s All-Star Problem: Pitching Availability 43:19 Monitoring Jacob deGrom 43:59 Fantasy All-Stars: Top Valued 5x5 Players at the Break 1:00:09 Where the Money Went Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe…
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