Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray flip the script from early-season chaos to the teams actually thriving. They break down the Braves, Dodgers, Yankees, Reds and Padres, what each team still needs, and which deadline decisions could keep their hot starts alive. Plus, a bonus look at whether the Rays are for real and the latest on the Mets backing Carlos Mendoza.

Chapters:

00:00 Talking good teams for once

03:00 Braves: what comes next

06:30 Dodgers: avoiding a summer swoon

11:30 Yankees: deadline needs

17:00 Reds: staying hot

21:00 Padres: keeping pace with LA

23:30 Rays: contender or mirage?

25:00 Mets update on Mendoza

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