Are the New York Yankees getting healthy at exactly the right time? DVR and Eno break down the latest MLB playoff picture before Yankees reporter Brendan Kuty joins the show to discuss Aaron Judge finding his timing, the Yankees’ October rotation and a fascinating decision between George Lombard Jr. and Anthony Volpe.
The American League playoff race remains unsettled as the White Sox battle Cleveland, Toronto and Texas for position. DVR and Eno also examine the Padres’ biggest October weakness, a crushing Blue Jays loss and whether heavy workloads eventually catch up with MLB relievers.
Plus, the Rays have already punched their ticket to October. DVR and Eno examine Tampa Bay’s lineup, rotation and bullpen and assess whether the Rays have everything they need to make a deep postseason run.
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00:00 MLB Playoff Race Heats Up
01:44 White Sox Take a Huge Game From Cleveland
06:31 Can the Padres’ Rotation Survive October?
09:30 Blue Jays Let One Get Away
11:57 How Much Is Too Much for MLB Relievers?
14:29 Four More Teams Punch Their Playoff Ticket
17:37 Aaron Judge Looks Like Aaron Judge Again
22:02 Is the Yankees’ Rotation Getting Healthy at the Perfect Time?
23:56 George Lombard Jr. or Anthony Volpe?
27:09 Did Volpe Fix His Swing in Triple-A?
28:43 Can the Yankees Still Steal the AL East?
30:04 What Could Sink the Yankees in October?
33:35 Are the Rays Built for an October Run?
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