DVR and Britt discuss several first-time All-Stars including four starters in the 2025 Midsummer Classic, superstars on that stage for the first time like Pete Crow-Armstrong and James Wood, and a few veterans getting the nod on the strength of outstanding first-half performances. Plus, they discuss Britt's recent story of an MLBPA investigation into agent Yasser Mendez following allegations of financial misconduct.Rundown1:44 Stories of First-Time All-Stars & Starters7:03 Does Cal Raleigh Pass the "Neighbor Test"?14:19 Shane Smith: Second Rule 5 Pick to Make ASG in Draft Year18:11 Kyle Stowers & A Late BreakoutBritt's Story ($) about Stowers' adjustments: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/647849028:24 MacKenzie Gore and Questions About Patience for the New Front Office in D.C.42:11 MLBPA Investigating Allegations of Financial Misconduct Against Agent Yasser MendezBritt's Story ($) about the allegations: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6478358Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Britt GhiroliProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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