The Shallows EP 023 - Where Are They Now!?

from The Shallows · host Erik Hinrichsen, Carson Picard

The Shallows EP 023 - Where Are They Now? Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report, featuring a highly anticipated rehab update on Ronald Acuña, a discussion about All-Star festivities, and a look at the top Home Run Derby performers, Willson Contreras and Champion Jordan Walker. Then, the guys dive into their main voyage of the week: "Where Are They Now?" revisiting some of the biggest early-season darlings to determine who has managed to stick around, who has faded into complete obscurity, and who is primed to make a major leap or take a massive plunge in the second half. First, they tackle the hitters, giving their verdicts on Jordan Walker, Cam Smith, Sal Stewart, Jake Bauers, Chase DeLauter, Ildemaro Vargas, Liam Hicks, and Ben Rice. Next, they shift their focus to the mound to analyze early-season pitching sensations Max Meyer, Cam Schlittler, Payton Tolle, Michael Soroka, and Parker Messick. Welcome to The Shallows! Follow Erik on Bluesky & Twitter! || Follow Carson on Bluesky & Twitter! Have a question? Email the show at [email protected]! Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Shallows EP 023 - Where Are They Now? Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report, featuring a highly anticipated rehab update on Ronald Acuña, a recap of the All-Star festivities, and a look Home Run Derby Champion, Jordan Walker. Then, the guys dive into their main voyage of the week: "Where Are They Now?" They revisit some of the biggest early-season darlings to determine who has managed to stick around, who has faded into complete obscurity, and who is primed to make a major leap or take a massive plunge in the second half. First, they tackle the hitters, giving their verdicts on a key group of early breakout bats, before shifting their focus to the mound to analyze which early-season pitching sensations are actually built to last. Welcome to The Shallows!