What Makes a Pitcher Role Change Work & Who Might Be Next to Move?

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss an all-time no-hitter jinx, Willson Contreras' injury and the sharp increase in catcher's interference around baseball, pitchers going through role changes in 2024 -- and who they would like to see make a switch in the future -- plus their game plan for hitters facing Pirates pitcher Jared Jones.

Rundown

1:30 An All-Time Great No-Hitter Jinx?

5:48 Willson Contreras' Injury & The Rise of Catcher's Interference

15:05 Maybe Just Stop Erasing the Batter's Box?

19:48 Is It Time to Regular the Sliding Mitt?

25:41 Switching Roles Between Starting & Relieving

31:41 Adrian Morejón & Needing to Fix Splits Before Becoming a Starter?

36:00 From Long Relief to the Rotation (Bryse Wilson)

40:53 Luke Weaver's Success in the Bullpen

52:06 Game Planning to Hit Jared Jones

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