Eno, DVR and Britt take a closer look at pitcher injuries that have mounted at all levels in recent years, and dissect the varying reasons behind the significant increase in major elbow and shoulder problems. Plus, they consider the fast start of the Pirates and the dismal start of the Marlins in their first installment of 'Buy, Sell, Hold' for 2024. 

Rundown

1:25 The Problem Starts at Youth Levels

7:31 Incentivizing Starters with In-Game Rules to Reduce Velocity & Pitch Deeper Into Games

12:33 Justin Verlander's Thoughts on the Uptick in Injuries

17:58 Lack of Consistency Across Different Levels

21:13 Adding More Factors to a Multi-Factor Problem

26:55 Injuries Spike Early in the Season

32:11 The Benefits of Playing on Multiple Sports

36:42 Strikeout Rate Growth from the 1970-1990 20-Year Window Compared to 2004-2024

42:02 Eno's Unexpected Suggestion for a Solution

46:15 Buy, Sell, Hold: The Pirates' 9-2 Start

54:22 Buy, Sell, Hold: The Marlins' Miserable 1-10 Start

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