World Series Reliever Rankings & Critical Matchups

Eno, DVR, Trevor discuss the passing of Fernando Valenzuela, whose dominant 1981 season led to Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award honors in the same campaign and spurred 'Fernandomania' in Los Angeles. Plus, they dig into reliever rankings for the World Series and critical matchups that each team will be focused on during the Fall Classic. Rundown0:59 Fernando Valenzuela Passes Away at Age 635:21 Reliever Rankings for the World Series: Who Is No. 1?15:59 Evan Phillips' Difficult Matchup with the Yankees' Bats20:12 Tommy Kahnle's Extremely Heavy Changeup Usage28:08 The Yankees' Lack of Power Lefties in the Bullpen37:27 Uncertainty Around Nestor Cortes Jr.'s Availability & Role44:22 Critical Matchups That Could Swing the SeriesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMaye-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.