EPISODE · Oct 9, 2025 · 56 MIN
The Jays Advance to the ALCS & Three Teams Avoid Elimination
from Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
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.
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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.
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The Jays Advance to the ALCS & Three Teams Avoid Elimination
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