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Eno, DVR and Britt discuss the implications of the Rays and Astros choosing to bullpen their way through Game 5, an unexpected gem from Bryse Wilson, another highly questionable in-game decision involving Clayton Kershaw, and their predictions for the remaining LCS games.
Rundown
1:57 Thoughts on the Rays' Decision to Bullpen Game 5
6:25 Which Relievers Will the Astros Turn to in Game 6?
8:02 How Good is Framber Valdez?
11:53 Final ALCS Predictions
16:20 More Randy Arozarena Facts (courtesy of @smada_bb)
20:11 What Is Driving the Decision-Making Around Pulling Kershaw?
22:10 How Did Bryse Wilson Turn In a Gem?
28:37 The Braves Face the Same Decision as the Rays in Game 5
31:28 Final NLCS Predictions
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Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Dodgers' offensive explosion in Game 3, the Astros' first win of the ALCS, and the questions surrounding several pitching plans for Thursday's matchups.
Rundown
0:54 The Dodgers’ Offense Erupts
7:01 A Successor for Hunter Pence
12:18 Springer’s Big Homer; Greinke’s Start Lead Astros to Win
12:54 Which Relievers Do You Trust in Houston?
17:51 The Rays’ Starting Pitcher Options for Game 5
23:26 How Close Was Willy Adames to a Game-Tying Homer?
25:36 Concerns About the Rays’ Offense?
28:56 Predictions for Thursday’s Matchups
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Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the status of Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin's spot start in his absence, the Braves' 2-0 lead in the NLCS, the Rays' elite defense, and the Astros' uphill battle facing a 3-0 deficit.
Rundown
0:35 Clayton Kershaw's Status; Tony Gonsolin's Spot Start
5:04 The Dodgers' Offense is Waking Up
9:00 Re-Thinking the Usage of Dustin May
16:04 Will Smith, the Catcher
19:12 Jose Altuve Wades Into Chuck Knoblauch Territory
22:56 The Rays' Reasonably Fresh Bullpen for Game 4
32:29 Are These LCS Series Good?
36:41 Trivia for Charity!
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Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the Rays' outstanding defensive effort, Lance McCullers' excellent outing in defeat, and Atlanta's Game 1 triumph over Walker Buehler and the Dodgers behind Max Fried and a late-inning push against the Braves' bullpen.
Rundown
0:48 Manuel Margot Secures His Place in October Highlight Reels
6:08 A Closer Look at a Gem From Lance McCullers
8:24 Revamped Arsenals for the Playoffs?
14:27 Alex Bregman and the Best 0-for-5 Ever?
17:07 Atlanta Quiets the Dodgers' Offense
20:51 The Importance of Jake McGee
23:40 Austin Riley & 'The Sound'
29:54 Questions About the Dodgers' Bullpen Plan Behind Kershaw in Game 2
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Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the ALCS and NLCS matchups, Mike Brosseau's classic battle with Aroldis Chapman in Game 5 of the ALDS, the importance of having different looks in a bullpen, and more.
Rundown
0:51 Do We Deserve Having the Astros in the ALCS?
4:20 Encino Man Would Love This!
10:18 At Least One of Us Picked Game of the ALDS Correctly
15:43 Brosseau vs. Chapman: An All-Time Great Postseason At-Bat
21:45 Velo, Velo and More Velo
25:29 NLCS Preview
36:22 Bullpen Construction and Varying Looks
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Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Yankees-Rays Game 5 matchup, the quick exits of the Padres and Marlins from the Division Series round, and the A's ongoing October woes.
Rundown
0:36 Yankees Pitchers Deliver in Game 4 Win
9:40 Home Runs Are Good!
14:14 A Fortunate NLDS Draw for Atlanta
16:44 More October Woes in Oakland
20:51 Love for Dusty Baker
25:37 A Disappointing Ending for the Padres' Great 2020 Campaign
36:09 Game 5 Predictions!
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Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the state of all four Division Series, which could all draw to an end Thursday as the A's, Yankees, Marlins and Padres all face elimination.
Rundown
3:24 The A's Mash Their Way to Game 4
9:04 Did We Undersell Atlanta's Bullpen?
16:32 The Yankees Face Elimination
27:44 The Randy Arozarena Experience
30:40 A Robbed Home Run, Blowing Kisses, and a Near Blown Save
41:09 Why Didn't the Padres Add MacKenzie Gore to the Roster?
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Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Yankees’ curious decision to use Deivi Garcia as an opener, the A’s attempt to stave off elimination, Ronald Acuña’s feud with the Marlins, and a rough series opener for the Padres.
Rundown
1:09 Yankees-Rays
10:11 Astros-A’s
17:01 Marlins-Braves
25:02 Padres-Dodgers
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Eno and DVR discuss the opening games of the ALDS matchups, and try to make sense of a mediocre outing from Blake Snell, Austin Meadows' disappointing 2020, and their appreciation for Enoli Paredes as an unheralded arm in the soft underbelly of the Houston bullpen.
Rundown
0:39 Giancarlo Stanton Puts Game 1 Out of Reach
3:02 How the Fifth Innings Shaped the Rays’ Bullpen Usage
9:18 Austin Meadows’ Oblique Injury and 2020 Struggles
11:44 A Pivotal Error Flips Game 1 On the A’s
20:08 Enoli Paredes: A Reliever for Stuffists
21:16 Deivi Garcia Gets the Nod for Game 2
25:59 Aaron Judge Did an Aaron Judge Thing
31:52 When the Play-by-Play Tweet Goes Spoiler
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Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the four Division Series matchups and make predictions for each series before discussing how baseball broadcasting booths could be improved, and the impact of empty stadiums on players this season.
Rundown
2:30 Astros vs. A's
12:42 Yankees vs. Rays
25:34 Marlins vs. Braves
34:03 Padres vs. Dodgers
44:32 Series Predictions
53:16 The Varying Impact of Empty Stadiums on Players
57:15 How To Improve Baseball Booths
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