Eno and DVR are joined by Orioles star Jackson Holliday to talk about his love for donuts, struggling in his rookie season, the big difference between AAA pitchers vs MLB pitchers, if he looks at his contact point and much more. They also talk about some of the big news of the week and look at some breakout 2nd year bats that they have their eye on.

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Rundown

0:45- Cal Raleigh gets a big extension

2:10- Evan Carter gets sent down to AAA

5:45- Could Luke Jackson be the closer in Texas?

8:45- Landen Roupp makes the Giants starting rotation

10:38- Breakout second year hitting candidates

23:24- Orioles Star Jackson Holliday joins the show

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