Joe Sheehan joins Eno and DVR to discuss dropping the skepticism around the Tigers as AL Central frontrunners, where credit (and blame) belong with the 2025 Giants, over-performing teams they expect to see fade from the playoff picture over the course of the season, and under-performing teams they believe will find their way into the playoffs. Plus, the lack of top-end results from Jordan Walker despite top-end bat speed, and a few selections for summer breakouts.

Rundown

5:30 Should We Believe in the Tigers?

12:41 The 'Bustarhan' Giants Are Pretty Good

21:18 Best Teams Today That Won't Make the Playoffs This Season

25:15 Is the Guardians' Pitching Development Fading?

30:57 2025 Playoffs Teams with Worst Record on May 13th?

39:41 Why Are Teams Reluctant to Make 'Early' Trades?

46:12 Jordan Walker: Top-End Bat Speed, Without Top-End Results

53:32 Who Is Your Favorite Breakout On Tap This Summer?

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Takeaways From the First Quarter of the 2025 MLB Season w/Joe Sheehan