{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/68faa44bdeee754a725058f8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"World Series Preview: Key Matchups & X-Factors","description":"<p>Eno, DVR, and Trevor preview the Blue Jays vs. Dodgers' matchup in this year's World Series and take a look at the Tale of the Tape before highlighting a few critical matchups, and sharing their 'X-factors' for the Fall Classic, and a few predictions.</p><p> </p><p>Plus, they compare the current Dodgers' rotation to the 1995 Atlanta Braves, which featured three players that eventually made it to Cooperstown. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rundown</strong></p><p>0:53 Tale of the Tape: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers</p><p>17:50 How the Jays Will Try to Match Up Pitchers Against Ohtani</p><p>24:51 How the Dodgers Will Try to Match Up Against Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</p><p>35:04 Will Blake Snell Utilize His Reduced Fastball Approach Again?</p><p>48:24 X-Factors for the Series</p><p>1:01:34 Comparing the Current Dodgers' Rotation to the 1995 Braves</p><p>1:10:28 Predictions: Winner, # of Games &amp; MVP</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social</p><p>Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social</p><p>e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels</p><p>Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe</p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris &amp; Trevor May</p><p><br></p><p>Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}