Eno and DVR discuss Jack Flaherty's reunion with the Tigers before closing the book on starting pitchers (for now) -- with the fourth installment of their 2025 Starting Pitcher preview. Eno explains the "Yolo Yo-Yo", as the need for ceiling and growth should be balanced with steady veterans as you round out your pitching staff.
Rundown
0:59 Jack Flaherty Returns to the Tigers
7:45 ADP Tier 7a -- Nick Lodolo, Jeffrey Springs, Walker Buehler, Ranger & Suárez
22:42 ADP Tier 7a (continued) -- Reese Olson, Michael Wacha, Nestor Cortes, Jackson Jobe, Kutter Crawford & Kumar Rocker
47:50 Looking for Undervalued Depth & Sleepers
1:01:10 The Pirates Might Do It Again with Bubba Chandler
1:13:41 Late SP Whack-a-Mole
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