Will Bullpen Decay & The Mets' Success Against Relievers Define This Postseason?

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.Rundown1:41 The Mets Slug Against the Dodgers' Bullpen to Take Game 27:16 Mark Vientos' 2024 Breakout12:23 How Will Alex Bregman's Defense Age?18:01 Willy Adames' Foray Into Free Agency22:55 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 Relievers35:20 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?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-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.