Eno, Britt, and DVR break down a Tarik Skubal-less Detroit Tigers and ask whether the team can stay afloat until the reigning AL Cy Young winner gets back. Then, the trio turns to the LA Angels — what's gone wrong for the organization, and is trading Mike Trout actually on the table? Later, Eno and DVR sit down with The Athletic's Phillies writer Matt Gelb to talk through a potential homecoming for the Philly native Trout.

Rundown:

3:55 Tarik Skubal to Have Elbow Surgery

7:55 Can the Tigers Stay Afloat?

13:54 Is the Bullpen Good Enough?

18:08 More of the Same in Anaheim

22:35 The Core Isn’t Bad!: Can It Improve Enough to Contend Though?

29:40 Is Trading Mike Trout on the Table?

37:06 Matt Gelb Joins the Show

37:24 Mike Trout to the Phillies?

39:47 The Phillies' Need for a Right-Handed Bat

45:00 The Phillies' Bullpen: Where Have the Strikeouts Gone?

46:56 Jesús Luzardo's Inconsistency

49:08 Adjustment for Aaron Nola?

53:12 Is Anything New in the Mattingly Era?

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