Eno and DVR catch up on a spring injury for Joe Ryan before continuing their team preview series with the Yankees, Athletics and Angels. First, Brendan Kuty joins the show to discuss a Yankees’ position player group that is nearly identical to 2025, then Melissa Lockard drops by to examine the A’s as they try to navigate the unique challenges of Sutter Health Park in Sacramento for a second season.

Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/

Rundown

3:05 Joe Ryan: MRI Shows Back Inflammation

4:21 Jackson Holliday: Falling in Drafts Following Hamate Injury

9:45 JR Ritchie: Impressive Spring Debut

12:13 New York Yankees Team Preview

36:45 (Sacramento) Athletics Team Preview

59:44 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Team Preview

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