2026 Preview: Starting Pitchers

This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.

Rundown

• [Intro] Latest update on Mike Vasil's injury and the rumored pitcher ready to take his spot in the bullpen
• [5:01] Alexander Alberto placed on waivers
• [7:57] An open conversation about some baseball outlets looking to phase our ERA when evaluating pitchers, and instead of using newer metrics like K-BB%. 
• [17:55] 2026 Preview: Shane Smith
• [27:04] 2026 Preview: Davis Martin
• [35:36] 2026 Preview: Anthony Kay
• [40:19] 2026 Preview: Erick Fedde
• [44:55] 2026 Preview: Sean Burke
• [54:37] First to majors: Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, or Tanner McDougal

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