It's LCS Time! Mariners-Jays Underway, Brewers-Dodgers Preview

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss the success of the Blue Jays' lineup in Game 3 of the ALCS and Shane Bieber's strong outing after he gave up a two-run homer to Julio Rodríguez in the bottom of the first. They also look ahead to the Game 4 matchup between Max Scherzer and Luis Castillo, a potential game plan for the Brewers' bats against Tyler Glasnow in Game 3, and a few non-playoff news items including Alex Bregman's plan to opt-out, labrum surgery for Anthony Volpe, an extension for A.J. Hinch and the return of Phillies manager Rob Thomson.Rundown0:52 Another Unusual Start in Seattle2:49 Shane Bieber's Command Locked In After First-Inning Homer7:27 George Kirby and Being "Too Cute" in Pitching14:24 Strange Decisions as Wrinkles in the Game Plan20:44 Game 4 Outlook: Max Scherzer vs. Luis Castillo26:40 NLCS Returns: How Do You Hit Tyler Glasnow?32:01 How Would You Approach Facing Roki Sasaki as a Reliever?36:28 Non-Playoff News: Alex Bregman Returning to Free Agency43:06 Anthony Volpe Undergoes Surgery to Repair a Torn Labrum45:46 Changes to the Mets' Coaching Staff51:07 A.J. Hinch Extension, Rob Thomson Returning to Manage Phillies in 2026Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game against the Brewers in Game 2 as the Dodgers take the series back to Los Angeles with a 2-0 lead. They also discuss managerial decision-making in the playoffs and the concept of data being engrained in 'gut-calls', and Mike Shildt's surprising decision to step down in San Diego before considering the Blue Jays' approach against George Kirby and the Toronto bats most likely to push them back into the series against Kirby in Game 3.Rundown1:43 Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses Complete Game to Push Dodgers Up 2-0 in NLCS6:18 Aggressive Approaches Against an Ace12:10 Remember How Different the Dodgers' Pitching Staff Was in the 2024 Postseason?15:56 Managerial Decision-Making in the Playoffs30:34 Mike Shildt Retires; Steps Down as Padres Manager41:38 ALCS Game 3: Blue Jays Bats vs. George Kirby56:18 Name! That! Dude! (Playoff Edition -- Jed 1, Eno 0)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss both League Championship Series matchups on the heels of two exciting Game 5s from the Division Series round over the weekend. Did the Mariners' Game 1 win prompt Eno to waffle from his series prediction? As the Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS gets underway, Dominic Cotroneo explains how the Brewers can find a path to the World Series despite an excellent (and healthy) Dodgers rotation. Plus, Sahadev Sharma drops by to discuss the Cubs' second-half offensive slide and a big winter ahead with Kyle Tucker headed to free agency. Rundown1:12 Sunday Night: Mariners Take Game 1 Behind Six Innings From Bryce Miller11:33 A Waffle Opportunity for Series Prediction13:43 Trey Yesavage & An Extra Home-Field Advantage?18:25 Did You Enjoy the 15-Inning Battle Between the Mariners and Tigers?27:09 Dominic Cotroneo Joins the Show to Discuss the Brewers' NLDS Game 5 Win Over the Cubs36:49 How Will Brewers Handling Pitching in NLCS Against Dodgers?42:23 Does the Milwaukee Lineup Have Enough Pop?46:54 What Are Some People Overlooking About the Brewers?50:19 Sahadev Sharma Joins the Show to Talk Cubs' Second-Half Offensive Drop & Offseason PlansFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisGuests: Dominic Cotroneo & Sahadev SharmaExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiperWilliam Contreras Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Dodgers' series-clinching win over the Phillies in an NLDS matchup that featured excellent pitching. They also examine a few key questions in Philadelphia this winter with several important players hitting free agency, before digging into the Cubs' Game 4 win that sends their series with the Brewers back to Milwaukee for a decisive Game 5. How will each team alter their pitching plans from Game 2, when bullpens were heavily involved on both sides?Rundown0:54 Dodgers Advanced to NLCS with 2-1 Win over Phillies4:55 DS Matchups All Worthy of Seven-Game Series This Season?9:10 A Heartbreaking Ending for Orion Kerkering and the Phillies13:11 Changes on Tap in Philly23:27 Kyle Schwarber's Fascinating Free Agent Case25:01 Cubs Shut Out Brewers, Force Game 5 in Milwaukee35:25 Final Thoughts on Friday's M's-Tigers MatchupFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow 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, Eno Sarris & Britt GhiroliExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss the Jays' series-clinching win over the Yankees that sent Toronto to the ALCS, and a few offseason questions in the Bronx before discussing a the Mariners-Tigers series going back to Seattle for Game 5, the Phillies and Cubs extending their season at least one more day with Game 3 victories, effectiveness of relievers in third and fourth appearances of a series, and if top-end velocity is handled more capably by hitters in October.Rundown1:11 The Blue Jays Eliminate the Yankees; Advance to the ALCS7:04 No, It Really Wasn't a Disastrous Yankees Squad (The Jays Are Good)16:03 Mariners-Tigers Head Back to Seattle for Game 5, Josh Naylor vs. Dillon Dingler24:20 Tarik Skubal vs. George Kirby for ALDS in Seattle31:51 Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez Pitch Well, Phillies’ Bats Wake Up in Game 340:45 Brewers Make Early Pitching Decision in Game 3 Loss to Cubs47:09 How Effective Are Relievers in Third, Fourth Appearances of Series?55:02 Is Premium Velocity Less Effective in October?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Logan Gilbert's excellent start in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Tigers and his alter-ego 'Walter', the success of the Jays' hitters against the Yankees' starting pitchers through three games, the unusual combination of location and velocity on Aaron Judge's game-tying home run off the foul pole at Yankee Stadium, a script for the Phillies to claw their way back into the NLDS matchup with the Dodgers, and a playoff installment of 'Name! That! Dude!'.Rundown1:15 Logan Gilbert's Alter-Ego 'Walter'10:44 How Did That Happen? 'Dump 61 Here' Shirt-Wearing Fan Catches Cal Raleigh Homer in Detroit17:53 Yankees Rally Back From 6-1 Deficit to Win Game 326:40 Louie Varland Opening Game 4 After Tough Outing in Game 333:01 How Has Cam Schlittler Changed Since Two Regular Season Matchups with Blue Jays?43:24 Write the Script for the Phillies Climbing Out of 2-0 Deficit51:29 Name! That! Dude! (Playoff Edition)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Game 2 fallout from both NLDS series, where the Dodgers turned an excellent start from Blake Snell and a four-run seventh inning into a 4-3 win to take a 2-0 series lead. They also wonder why the Phillies stuck with their plan to bunt trailing by one with the game-tying run at second base in the ninth inning (and no outs!) and look at the Dodgers' effective use of the Wheel Play. Plus, they discuss the Brewers' three-homer barrage in Milwaukee, a three-inning relief appearance from effectively wild Jacob Misiorowski, and a few non-playoff considerations with teams facing several arbitration raises this winter. Rundown1:08 Phillies-Dodgers: A 2-0 Lead Headed to L.A.6:18 The Bunt That May Haunt Phillies Fans All Winter19:21 Brewers-Cubs: A Trio of Homers Propels Brewers to 2-0 Series Lead22:57 Jacob Misiorowski: Touches 104.3 In Relief Outing29:42 The Rest of the Brewers' Game 2 Pitching Plan37:08 Any 2-0 Series Primed to Go Five Games?43:38 Beyond the Playoffs: MLB Trade Rumors Arbitration Projections Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of Division Series matchups as the Dodgers took Game 1 from the Phillies, and the Brewers' offense erupted for six runs in the bottom of the first in Milwaukee en route to a Game 1 win over the Cubs. Plus, they discuss the Blue Jays' 2-0 lead of the Yankees on the strength of two impressive days from their bats, and an excellent start from rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 2, and the Mariners-Tigers series that is tied at 1-1, with plenty of early plot twists.Rundown5:32 Phillies-Dodgers: A Huge Teoscar Hernández Homer14:56 Brewers-Cubs: An Early Eruption for the Brewers' Bats22:40 Blue Jays-Yankees: Jays Push Yankees to Brink of Elimination with Huge Weekend35:10 Mariners-Tigers: Bonus Baseball in Game 1, a Seattle Win Over Skubal in Game 2?!Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss their final takeaways from the Wild Card Round including Cam Schlittler's excellent showing in Game 3 against the Red Sox, and the series-clinching wins from the Cubs and Tigers before moving onto the Division Series matchups.Matt Gelb and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic join the show to break down the heavyweight battle between the Phillies and Dodgers, before Eno and DVR examine three other intriguing Division Series matchups with Brewers-Cubs, Blue Jays-Yankees, and Mariners-Tigers set to get underway Saturday.Rundown0:53 Cam Schlittler Dominates in Series-Clinching Start Against Red Sox7:09 The Cubs' Use Similar Script in Game 1 to Close Out Padres11:53 The Tigers Pull Away with a Big Seventh Inning18:39 Matt Gelb Joins the Show to Discuss the Phillies31:42 Fabian Ardaya Joins the Show to Discuss the Dodgers49:01 Matchup Preview: Brewers vs. Cubs57:13 Matchup Preview: Blue Jays vs. Yankees1:07:01 Matchup Preview: Mariners vs. TigersFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisGuests: Matt Gelb & Fabian ArdayaProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Guardians' eighth-inning eruption and how they might be a lineup with an approach that doesn't perfectly align with their tools. Plus, they wonder how the Padres will deploy their excellent bullpen after using a few key arms on consecutive days to draw level with the Cubs, the Yankees-Red Sox series unsurprisingly going to the three-game Wild Card Round max, Roki Sasaki landing in the Dodgers' bullpen at the exact right time, and the curious pitching plan employed by the Reds, especially in Wednesday's elimination game.Rundown0:53 Tigers-Guardians: An Improbable Five-Run Eighth Inning8:00 George Valera: A Ghost of Guardians Prospect Lists Past13:43 Mike Shildt Leans on the Elite San Diego Bullpen21:55 How Deep Will Yu Darvish Go in Game 3?25:45 Red Sox-Yankees: Of Course It Was Going Three33:43 Reds-Dodgers: Roki Sasaki Looks Very Good in Relief41:14 Questioning The Reds' Pitching Plans in the Short Series48:46 The Reds' Surprising, Long-Standing Offensive Woes53:19 Wondering What's Next for the RedsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.