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Intro (0:00)
Sam and Tyler open this week's podcast by looking at a pair of new alternate identities: the Ozarks Snipe Hunters and the Augusta Soul. They also discuss two of Sam's recent pieces on Padres powerful prospect Alex McCoy and a loaded Blue Jays pitching staff at High-A Vancouver.
Drew Cavanaugh interview (26:50)
Giants catching prospect Drew Cavanaugh joins the show to talk about his breakout 2026 season in which he's hitting .315/.455/.608 with eight homers in 39 games between Double-A Richmond and Triple-A Sacramento. He also talks about his path from Division II Florida Southern and his development behind the plate.
Wrapping up (48:47)
Since it's Episode 555, Sam and Tyler finish up this week's edition of the show by looking back at their favorite third basemen growing up.