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Eno and DVR look back at the conclusion of the LCS matchups as the Dodgers eliminated the Mets and the Yankees eliminated the Guardians to advance to the World Series over the weekend. They also examine a few potential offseason moves for the Mets and Guardians.
Rundown
4:51 The Dodgers' Lack of Innings From Starters This Postseason
8:53 Reliever Third Time Penalties Raise Questions About Heavy Reliever Usage in Playoffs
14:56 Did We Underappreciate the Tommy Edman Deal?
19:48 Looking Ahead at the Mets' Offseason Plans
28:45 An ALCS That Delivered Plenty of Excitement
40:39 Juan Soto v. Hunter Gaddis in Game 5 of the ALCS
48:27 What's On Tap for the Guardians This Winter?
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Eno and DVR discuss an instant classic in Cleveland as the Guardians took Game 3 of the ALCS in dramatic fashion. Plus, they see another night of increased stuff across the board for Dodgers and Mets pitchers in Game 4 of the NLCS, where the Dodgers are now just one win away from the World Series. They also consider the 2025 outlook for Yoshinobu Yamamoto and take their first look at very early draft-day costs for starting pitchers around the top of the board.
Rundown
2:21 An Instant Classic in Cleveland
10:58 Should Jhonkensy Noel Be in the Starting Lineup for Bottom-Half Pop?
14:26 The Dodgers Are One Win Away From the World Series
20:20 Did We See a Similar Stuff Increase at Citi Field in Game 4?
29:10 Is Yoshinobu Yamamoto a Fantasy Ace In Year 2 with the Dodgers?
41:25 What If You Wait Until After Round 5 (15 teams) to Start Drafting Pitchers?
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Eno and DVR discuss Walker Buehler's outing in Game 3 of the NLCS and the overall uptick in pitch movement at Citi Field on Wednesday night. Plus, they examine the struggles of catchers at the plate this postseason -- and in recent years -- before discussing publicly available defensive metrics following the release of Gold Glove finalists earlier this week.
Rundown
1:13 Was That Walker Buehler's Best Stuff of the Season?
9:29 David Fry's Injury-Driven Defensive Limitations
11:53 Are Catcher Ground Into Stumps by October?
20:06 Will Smith's Slight Downturn in 2024
30:06 How Does This Guardians Team Compare to Other Recent LCS Clubs?
41:20 The Gold Glove Finalists Made Us Wonder: How Do We Feel About Currently Available Defensive Metrics?
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Eno and DVR discuss the Yankees' Game 2 over the Guardians and the missed opportunities for Cleveland as the series heads to Ohio and wonder how the Guardians might be able to climb back into the series. Plus, Eno shares his frustration with the unfair critiques of one-knee down catching, and they discuss the lack of right-on-right changeups.
Rundown
2:20 Missed Opportunities in Game 2 of the ALCS
7:40 The Absurdity of Complaints About One-Knee Down Catching
12:49 Pedro Avila's New Splitter May Matter Beyond the Playoffs
21:32 How Can the Guardians Climb Back Into the ALCS?
29:02 Why Don't We See More Right-on-Right Changeups?
35:43 Can We Have More Broadcast Options in the Playoffs?
45:33 Hawk-Eye Purchases KinaTrax; Potential Benefits on the Public Data Side in the Future?
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Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers' altered bullpen game approach in Game 2 of the NLCS which included an earlier usage of Landon Knack, who surrendered a critical second-inning grand slam to Mark Vientos. Plus, they examine the Mets' success against relievers throughout the year as highlighted by Robert Orr of Baseball Prospectus, a few potential fits for Alex Bregman and Willy Adames in free agency, and the success of Carlos Rodón in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Guardians.
Rundown
1:41 The Mets Slug Against the Dodgers' Bullpen to Take Game 2
7:16 Mark Vientos' 2024 Breakout
12:23 How Will Alex Bregman's Defense Age?
18:01 Willy Adames' Foray Into Free Agency
22:55 Did the Dodgers' Hold Back Their Top Relievers in Game 2 to Limit the Mets' Looks?
26:39 Robert Orr's Breakdown of the Mets' Success Against Relievers
35:20 What Would You Put on Your Hitters Skills Checklist?
39:55 Can the Guardians Begin to Turn Good Hit Tools Into More Power?
47:51 What Changed for Carlos Rodón in Game 1 of the ALCS?
52:37 Will Luis Severino Add Wrinkles for the Dodgers' Lefties in Game 3?
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Eno and DVR discuss the LCS matchups between the Dodgers and Mets, and the Yankees and Guardians -- including the Dodgers' pitching staff going on an excellent run of scoreless innings (33 entering Game 2 of the NLCS on Monday) -- and the Guardians' series-clinching win over the Tigers from the weekend. Plus, they wonder what adjustments AJ Preller and company will make around the core returning for 2025, and the next steps for the Tigers after their run ended one win away from a trip to the ALCS.
Rundown
1:35 Will the Dodgers Ever Give Up a Run Again?
3:21 The Padres' Offseason Outlook
12:35 Keys to the Mets-Dodgers NLCS Matchup
25:58 Lane Thomas' Grand Slam Propels the Guardians Into the ALCS
37:14 The Tigers' Offseason Outlook
49:31 Jackson Jobe's Path Into the Opening Day Rotation
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Eno and DVR discuss the Yankees' series-clinching win over the Royals, and what comes next after big step forward in Kansas City in 2024. Plus, they examine the Guardians' win in Game 4 that brings their ALDS matchup with the Tigers for a decisive Game 5 against Tarik Skubal, and a few offseason news items of interest.
Rundown
1:12 Yankees Advance to ALCS with Game 4 Win in Kansas City
5:42 Offseason Outlook in KC
17:07 Chuckles From the Yankees' Postgame Celebration
25:14 Another Smart Bullpen Decision in an Elimination Game
30:38 An Excellent Game 4 in Guardians-Tigers Series
41:09 Offseason Updates: Brent Rooker, Jorge Polanco & Tomoyuki Sugano
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Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss the Tigers' Game 3 win over the Guardians that has put them one win away from the ALCS, the Dodgers' bullpen game shutout of the Padres that will send their series back to LA for a Game 5, Francisco Lindor's heroics that vaulted the Mets into the NLCS, what's next for the Phillies, and the Yankees-Royals matchup in Game 4 that features a rematch of Gerrit Cole v. Michael Wacha.
Rundown
7:30 The Tigers' Staff Cruises (Again) in Game 3
11:30 Matt Vierling's Catch Halts a Guardians Rally
19:45 The Dodgers' Bullpen Game Shutout Win in Game 4
30:41 Francisco Lindor's Grand Slam Sends the Mets to the NLCS
36:30 The Phillies' Current Window; Offseason Needs
41:59 The Yankees Push the Royals to the Brink of Elimination
48:51 The KC Bullpen Decision: Lefty-Lefty Against Wells, or Righty-Right Against Stanton?
55:25 Michael Wacha's Success & Changeup Usage v. Aaron Judge
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Eno and DVR discuss critical Game 3 wins for the Mets and Padres that have the Phillies and Dodgers facing elimination Wednesday. Plus, they dig into the Tigers' and Guardians' pitching options in a bullpen-heavy Game 3 in Detroit, and the Clarke Schmidt-Seth Lugo pitching matchup on tap as Royals v. Yankees shifts to Kansas City.
Rundown
0:34 The Tigers' Game 3 Pitching Plans
6:49 Cleveland's Plans Behind Alex Cobb
13:18 Sean Manaea Deals in Game 3; Mets One Win Away From NLCS
24:05 Can José Quintana Keeps the Phillies' Bats Quiet in Game 4?
30:04 Clarke Schmidt v. Seth Lugo in Kansas City
35:17 Dylan Cease on Short Rest v. Landon Knack & the Dodgers' Bullpen
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Eno and DVR discuss all four Division Series being level at one game apiece and preview the Game 3 matchups between the Phillies and Mets, and Padres and Dodgers before looking back at Kerry Carpenter's game-winning three-run homer off of Emmanuel Clase, and the four-run fourth inning at the put the Royals on top for good in the Bronx on Monday night.
Rundown
2:15 Sean Manaea: A Familiar Foe w/Changing Arm Slot
11:42 Seeing a Pitch Shape More Often Reduces Effectiveness
15:57 Walker Buehler's Game 3 Assignment; Importance of Curveball and Cutter
22:18 Mookie Betts' Postseason Numbers
33:55 Kerry Carpenter Claims a Chapter in Tigers Postseason History
47:17 The Royals Take Game 2 in the Bronx
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