The Read Optional MLB Show (ROBaseball.com)

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Casey Boguslaw and Jeremy Frank bring on their friend Jim Passon to critique all July MLB moves.

Casey and Jeremy don’t necessarily answer the question of what will happen (because they don’t know!), but ask each other what they would do if they were in charge of each team.

White Sox fan Casey Boguslaw brings on Cubs fans Jeremy Frank and Zach Bernard to discuss the blockbuster trade between Chicago teams.

Casey Boguslaw and Jeremy Frank discuss the final All-Star rosters and then open up the Twitter mailbag.

1:00 — Jeremy on Miguel Montero 4:20—All-Star vote talk 10:00 — Brief discussion on Rob Arthur’s article about the baseball. 11:40 — Casey’s article on the Houston Astros home/road approach differences. 15:30 — A new barrel-related stat Casey is working on. 23:15 — Discussion on the new MLBAM stat …

0:15 — Introduction for Jeremy 4:30 — Ben Lindbergh’s findings at The Ringer about probable changes to the baseball. 14:20 — David Laurila’s interview with Brad Ausmus had some interesting answers which sent Casey on a tailspin. 24:40 — Jeremy’s statistical comparison project of team seasons. 32:50…

Casey Boguslaw gives a primer on his favorite baseball stat — barrels — pros, cons, and everything in between.

2:25: AL West — Happy Mike Trout Day! Trout keeping Angels afloat; Astros best team in baseball, but sustainable? Mariners struggles caused by injuries. 20:30: AL Central — Twins bringing déjà vu from 2015; Luis Robert to the Chicago White Sox. 32:00: AL East — David Price’s return’s impact on the …

1:30: Thoughts on the Mets season headed in from the offseason 4:35: Mets health issues: Depth problem or roster management problem? 9:00: Surprise starts for Harvey 11:45: Keeping Conforto in the lineup 14:10: Impact of Eaton injury on NL East 19:00: Do the Mets have a Plan B?