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Leading Off: Corbin Carroll’s Explosion + A Big Night for SP's (Ep. 1194)

Mar 31, 2026
Coverage of Corbin Carroll’s big homer and a lively recap from the ballpark. Deep dive into rising pitchers, including Kyle Harrison and strong starting performances. Prospect updates on Triple-A standouts and likely callups. Injury and roster buzz affecting fantasy decisions. Home run picks and a playful segment of fan stories and sportsbook picks.
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Kyle Harrison Debut Signals High Strikeout Upside

  • Kyle Harrison's debut for Milwaukee showed high strikeout upside with 8 Ks in five innings and a 39% whiff rate on his fastball.
  • Concerns remain about how his limited offerings face lefties, but he looks like more than a streamer.
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Follow Pratt And Emerson After Their Big Extensions

  • Monitor contract-tied prospects Cooper Pratt and Colt Emerson for near-term MLB promotion since teams often call them up after extensions.
  • Pratt signed an eight-year deal and Emerson signed the largest pre-debut extension, both already producing at AAA.
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Predebute Extensions Remove PPI Eligibility

  • Signing an extension before a player's MLB debut makes them ineligible for the PPI program, which removes the team's rookie compensation pick if that player wins Rookie of the Year.
  • Welsh flagged this nuance as often-missed by fans and teams when extensions are announced.
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