ESPN's Paul Hembekides joins the show to break down what goes into WAR calculations in an insightful way...are we properly weighing the defensive value of each position? Also what makes the Phillies rotation so special, Kevin McGonigle's rare abilities, other MLB superpowers and a loo at Alex Bregman's hot stretch.

Intro: 1:30
What is WAR: 2:49
Phillies Rotation: 37:47
Kevin McGonigle: 43:10
MLB Superpowers: 50:30
Alex Bregman: 58:00

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ESPN's Paul Hembekides joins the show to break down what goes into WAR calculations in an insightful way...are we properly weighing the defensive value of each position? Also what makes the Phillies rotation so special, Kevin McGonigle's rare abilities, other MLB superpowers and a loo at Alex Bregman's hot stretch.
Intro: 1:30 What is WAR: 2:49 Phillies Rotation: 37:47 Kevin McGonigle: 43:10 MLB Superpowers: 50:30 Alex Bregman: 58:00
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The Flagship Podcast for Justbaseball.com. Peter Appel, Jack McMullen, and Aram Leighton cover baseball in its entirety. The trio will be meeting five days a week, Monday through Friday, to discuss MLB, MiLB, College Baseball, Gambling, Fantasy Baseball, the emerging trading card market, and much more!

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1162 | Is WAR Properly Weighing Defense? + More Topics with Paul Hembekides 

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Aram and Peter recap the eventful weekend that was in MLB!

Intro: 1:30
Nationals Marlins: 4:38
Athletics Astros: 10:26
Mets White Sox: 20:00
Reds Dbacks: 30:10
Twins Padres: 37:41
Blue Jays Yankees 44:40
Rays Orioles 53:00
Cardinals Phillies 57:00
Tigers Royals 1:03:25
Angels Rangers 1:08:39
Guardians Rockies 1:14:34
Giants Red Sox 1:21:00
Pirates Dodgers 1:28:30
Cubs Mariners 1:35:45
Braves Brewers 1:43:00

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Aram and Peter recap the eventful weekend that was in MLB!
Intro: 1:30 Nationals Marlins: 4:38 Athletics Astros: 10:26 Mets White Sox: 20:00 Reds Dbacks: 30:10 Twins Padres: 37:41 Blue Jays Yankees 44:40 Rays Orioles 53:00 Cardinals Phillies 57:00 Tigers Royals 1:03:25 Angels Rangers 1:08:39 Guardians Rockies 1:14:34 Giants Red Sox 1:21:00 Pirates Dodgers 1:28:30 Cubs Mariners 1:35:45 Braves Brewers 1:43:00
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1170 | MLB Weekend Roundup (August 21-23)

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Aram and Ryan dive into the exciting news of MLB's top LHP prospect Kade Anderson being called up and provide context as to how rare his season has been this year at Double-A before breaking into what it means for the Mariners rotation short and long term. What are the worst contracts in MLB and why? And finally a the MLB Weekend Preview!

Kade Anderson + Mariners Rotation Outlook: 1:30
September Call Up Candidates: 18:12
Worst MLB Contracts: 28:00
Weekend Preview: 58:40

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Aram and Ryan dive into the exciting news of MLB's top LHP prospect Kade Anderson being called up and provide context as to how rare his season has been this year at Double-A before breaking into what it means for the Mariners rotation short and long term. What are the worst contracts in MLB and why? And finally a the MLB Weekend Preview!
Kade Anderson + Mariners Rotation Outlook: 1:30 September Call Up Candidates: 18:12 Worst MLB Contracts: 28:00 Weekend Preview: 58:40
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1169 | Kade Anderson Called Up, Worst MLB Contracts, Weekend Preview

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Jack and Aram work through the disgusting battle for the final AL Wild Card spot before lauding the Phillies' team-wide shift in approach. Then, they give Fernando Tatis Jr. and Alec Burleson their flowers.

 

Intro: 1:30

AL Wild Card: 10:04

Phillies: 18:16

Hampton Farms: 32:08

Fernando Tatis Jr.: 35:34

Alec Burleson: 44:35

 

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Jack and Aram work through the disgusting battle for the final AL Wild Card spot before lauding the Phillies' team-wide shift in approach. Then, they give Fernando Tatis Jr. and Alec Burleson their flowers.
&nbsp;
Intro: 1:30
AL Wild Card: 10:04
Phillies: 18:16
Hampton Farms: 32:08
Fernando Tatis Jr.: 35:34
Alec Burleson: 44:35
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1168 | AL Wild Card Hunger Games, Fernando Tatis' Surge, Phillies' New Identity, and More!

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1162 | Is WAR Properly Weighing Defense? + More Topics with Paul Hembekides

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