Frustration All Around & What We're Watching Beyond the Playoff Push

Eno, DVR and Jed discuss an unusual sequence with Framber Valdez and catcher Cesár Salazar during Tuesday's game against the Yankees, tempers flaring early in Colorado after a first-inning Rafael Devers homer off of Kyle Freeland, a Shohei Ohtani hitting a 120 MPH long ball off of Bubba Chandler. Plus, a tricky offseason on tap in Arizona for Mike Hazen and company, what they're watching beyond the playoff races in September, and bullpen fatigue considerations during the final month.

Rundown

1:08 Framber Valdez & César Salazar Get Crossed Up

10:51 Benches Clear, Multiple Ejections in Colorado

16:12 Shohei Ohtani Hits a 120 MPH Homer

19:57 A Season-Ending Injury for Lourdes Gurriel Jr.; A Challenging Offseason Ahead in Arizona

27:40 What Guides Your Baseball Viewing Choices in September?

46:50 Bring Back Larger September Roster Expansion

51:43 Bullpen Fatigue: Factors to Consider

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