Hi Sherwood, thanks as always for the work involved in your write ups. I have a questions regarding MLB and your lean to pitchers high xERA such as Cal Quantrill. I have to admit I need to do more research into this stat but does xERA take into account a team’s defensive ratings? I understand BABIP and less swing and miss rate can result in more danger chances/ balls in play. I also believe Cleveland has one of the better defensive groups which may impact the amount of balls in play? Stephen Kwan leads all left fielders this year in total fielding runs saved and has become the frontrunner for his first Gold Glove award. Is this because he is fielding behind pitchers like Quantrill or an above average defensive left fielder. In addition, Cleveland let go of Franmil Reyes to allow for more defensive outfielders. Would Detroit have a better chance if Cal Quantrill played for another team with a weaker defensive outfield rating? Again I don’t know if all this matters, just adding my thoughts to always help improve strategy. Appreciate the dedication you spend on your craft and I enjoy reading all of your write ups.

Hey, curious about your thoughts on Fernando Tatis Jr. suspension and san diegos odds to win it all. Let me preface this by saying before the trade deadline, they were roughly +1600-1800 ( I think?) to win the world series. I picked them up after the soto trade +1100 (late, but I still liked the value and it was an extremely small wager.) They're back up to +1800. About Tatis - guys of this value in any pro sport are routinely rushed back into service by Dr.s on the payroll of the team. Not to mention he's taking a banned substance that's extremely well known. Really makes you wonder if Tatis disagreed with docs and guys at the top that he was ready to go and this was his way of saying, "I'm not ready. Disagree? Fuck you - I got my contract - see ya in 10 months!" Curious if you'd still make that futures bet - and if you think my thoughts of Tatis' treatment have any truth? And can we get anything on mlb futures late season? Or do you just not see as much value in that? Thanks as usual. Miss the live betting segments. Do a fuckin podcast about mlb or football. nba. idc. something every month. Come on now. Ask Matt to set you up.

Long time listener, not first time caller. MLB betting is so much harder then in the old days. Back in the day, starters would go go 7to 8 innings, mangers played the odds, not computer front office print outs. Personally, I only bet the AL EAST and only games live, because following all teams, too much. I read this site daily and take note if AL EAST teams are written up. Thanks Sherwood