DVR and Al prepare for the final weekend before the All-Star break, recapping the week’s biggest news, including the fantasy implications of Mike Trout’s hamate surgery. They also discuss their expectations for Colton Cowser and several more widely available hitters, and they look at a few pitchers to target, including Kutter Crawford and Graham Ashcraft. DVR and Al wind up by naming the players they will target in trades as we head into the break.

Rundown
0:26 It’s not your normal fantasy baseball weekend
1:36 Mike Trout injury fallout for the Angels' roster
10:06 The week’s other news stories
21:51 Available hitters of note
33:52 Pitchers to target on waivers
43:33 Second-half trade targets

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