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Podcast: Sox Machine
Episode: 2026 Preview: Starting Pitchers
Description: This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.
Rundown
[Intro] Latest update on Mike Vasil's injury and the rumored pitcher ready to take his spot in the bullpen
[5:01] Alexander Alberto placed on waivers
[7:57] An open conversation about some baseball outlets looking to phase our ERA when evaluating pitchers, and instead of using newer metrics like K-BB%.
[17:55] 2026 Preview: Shane Smith
[27:04] 2026 Preview: Davis Martin
[35:36] 2026 Preview: Anthony Kay
[40:19] 2026 Preview: Erick Fedde
[44:55] 2026 Preview: Sean Burke
[54:37] First to majors: Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, or Tanner McDougal
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