Summer Scoring Surge, Trade Tips & Long-Term Considerations

Eno and DVR discuss the barrage of runs from Tuesday night and wonder if an extremely hot summer will continue to propel offense around the league. Plus, they discuss a few tips for making trades, long-term concerns about Corbin Carroll's shoulder, aging catchers, and a pitch that might be the most unusual offering in baseball. 

Rundown

1:52 DVR Loses Delivery Crown

3:14 Climate Change and Baseball

9:50 Future Adjustments to Stadium Dimensions & Amenities?

14:45 A San Francisco Stumper

19:13 Trade Tips: What Actually Gets Deals Done?

27:43 Cody Bellinger's Long-Term Outlook

34:11 Corbin Carroll's Shoulder

40:38 Dynasty Value of Veteran Catchers (J.T. Realmuto & Salvador Pérez)

50:23 Trust Location+ More In-Season?

52:04 The Most Unusual Pitch in Baseball?

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