Assessing the AL Division Leaders & Offense Holding Steady Despite Increased Drag

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the three division leaders in the American League, examining the strengths and weaknesses of the Astros, Tigers, and Yankees with the Trade Deadline looming at the end of the month. Plus, they explore how offense has held up to 2024 levels despite the increased drag on the baseball this season. Rundown 1:03 Yordan Alvarez's Setback & Increasing Needs for a Left-Handed Bat in Houston 10:13 Balancing Team Spending Limits w/Available Upgrades 20:59 The Tigers Have a Commanding Lead in the Central 36:53 Yankees Under Pressure in the AL East 47:52 Drag on the Baseball is Up, But Offense is Steady Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.