Elly De La Cruz

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Ben’s voice, the arrival of Elly De La Cruz, the similarities between the up-and-coming Reds and Pirates, whether we need a “super-error,” Aaron Judge’s ball- and wall-smashing abilities, the plights of Alek Manoah and Stephen Strasburg, the wonder of Luis Arraez, whether this year’s trade deadline will be […]

Elly De La Cruz, with 30 steals in 44 games, is the highlight. Clarke Schmidt's breakout potential is discussed. Speculation on James Wood's call-up. Rookies like Jared Jones and Jackson Merrill are checked in. Analysis on buying Justin Steele and selling Cristian Javier. Week 9 schedule, two-start pitchers, and top sleeper hitters are covered. The podcast wraps up with bullpen discussions and streamer recommendations.