Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down this week's waiver wire standouts, including big bidding for James Wood, Brooks Lee, and Shane Baz. They also discuss renewed interest in James Outman, Rowdy Tellez, Luis L. Ortiz, Luis Garcia. Jr, and more. Plus, they go over this week's top news stories like the murky future of Yu Darvish, the Rangers potentially being sellers at the deadline, and much more.
(1:00) – Analyzing the Red Sox and Yankees trending in different directions as the All-Star Break looms
(4:10) – Top Headlines: Brooks Lee impresses, Jose Miranda’s hit streak, Yu Darvish placed on restricted list
(15:35) – More News & Notes: James Outman, Matt Wallner, and Parker Meadows return, Juan Yepez and Trey Lipscomb in Nationals starting lineup, DJ Herz demoted, Tommy Edman’s rehab assignment, possible Rangers trades
(37:00) – Top Waiver Wire Hitters: James Wood, Rowdy Tellez, Ben Rice, Leody Taveras, Luis Garcia, Heston Kjerstad
(53:45) – Notable Waiver Wire Pitchers: Shane Baz, Dean Kremer, Yariel Rodriguez, Edward Cabrera, Andre Pallante