Eno and DVR open up the mailbag to dig into the Rockies’ surprising success on the mound and what the organization can do to make Colorado a destination for free agent pitchers. Plus, the guys break down Location+, OOPSY fallers, and whether Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will get back on track.

Rundown:

1:12 Justin Steele has a Setback

8:52 The Most Injured Teams in Baseball

10:45 Pete Fairbanks to the IL

14:21 Trey Yesavage is Back!

19:27 Rockies Surprising Success

27:50 Making Pitchers Better Opens Up More FA Options

34:40 Revisiting Location+

42:41 What is Launch Angle Sweet Spot Percentage?

49:25 Jazz Chisholm Jr.: Time to Worry?

51:37 OOPSY Fallers

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