Italy Stuns Team USA, Jesús Luzardo Gets an Extension & The Cost of Wins

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss Italy's stunning Tuesday night win over Team USA in Houston, Mark DeRosa's gaffe in believing Team USA was already in the quarterfinals prior to Tuesday's game, and big news around MLB including surgery for Hunter Greene, an extension for Jesús Luzardo, the Phillies' delicate balance of keeping their window open around the current core, and the rising price of a win in free agency.

Rundown

0:47 Italy Stuns Team USA in Houston

6:35 Uh Oh, DeRo

11:45 Aaron Nola Takes the Ball for Italy; Wednesday Matchups

13:53 Nolan McLean Struggles Against Lefties

16:23 Hunter Greene: Out 14-16 Weeks Following Surgery

24:59 Jesús Luzardo: Signs Five-Year, $135M Extension w/Phillies

41:52 Elite Players, Aging & Big Contracts

54:40 SEAGER & The Importance of Swing Decisions Beyond Chase

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