LCS Matchup Thoughts, Offseason Plans for Padres & Tigers

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss the LCS matchups between the Dodgers and Mets, and the Yankees and Guardians -- including the Dodgers' pitching staff going on an excellent run of scoreless innings (33 entering Game 2 of the NLCS on Monday) -- and the Guardians' series-clinching win over the Tigers from the weekend. Plus, they wonder what adjustments AJ Preller and company will make around the core returning for 2025, and the next steps for the Tigers after their run ended one win away from a trip to the ALCS.

Rundown

1:35 Will the Dodgers Ever Give Up a Run Again?

3:21 The Padres' Offseason Outlook

12:35 Keys to the Mets-Dodgers NLCS Matchup

25:58 Lane Thomas' Grand Slam Propels the Guardians Into the ALCS

37:14 The Tigers' Offseason Outlook

49:31 Jackson Jobe's Path Into the Opening Day Rotation

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