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The Championship Series field is starting to take shape.

The Dodgers, Brewers and Rays are moving on after a massive day of postseason baseball, while the Guardians kept their season alive and forced another game against the White Sox.

DVR and Eno recap all four games, breaking down the biggest performances, pitching decisions and moments that decided each matchup. They look at how Los Angeles, Milwaukee and Tampa Bay punched their tickets to the next round, what Cleveland did to extend its series with Chicago, and what it all means as the MLB postseason moves one step closer to the ALCS and NLCS.

Plus, who earned a 🥂 **Toast of the Game** after a full day of October baseball?
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The Division Series are heating up, and Rates & Barrels is LIVE to break down everything from a huge night of October baseball.

DVR and Eno Sarris recap Tuesday’s NLDS action, including Brewers-Padres Game 3 and Braves-Dodgers Game 3, as both National League series take another major step toward determining who will reach the NLCS.

Then, the guys turn their attention to the American League after the Rays and White Sox took control of their respective series. The Yankees and Guardians now head into Wednesday facing potential elimination games with their seasons on the line.

What went wrong for New York and Cleveland? Can either team fight its way back into the series? And what have Tampa Bay and Chicago done to put themselves one win away from the ALCS?

Plus, we break down the biggest performances, managerial decisions, pitching matchups and turning points from another packed day of postseason baseball.
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The NLDS is getting interesting in a hurry.

DVR, Eno Sarris and Britt Ghiroli take a deep dive into both National League Division Series after a dramatic opening weekend.

The Braves stole a game in Los Angeles without using Chris Sale and now head home tied 1-1 with Sale lined up against Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 3. Did the Dodgers get too far ahead of themselves by setting up Yamamoto with the NLCS in mind — and could that decision come back to haunt them?

Plus, Atlanta’s bullpen has stepped up in a huge way, Ray Kerr continues to emerge as an October weapon, and the Dodgers’ lineup suddenly faces enormous pressure.

Then, Britt takes us inside two incredible Brewers-Padres games in Milwaukee. The Brewers head to San Diego with a 2-0 series lead despite defensive mistakes and less-than-dominant starting pitching. Did San Diego pull Michael King too early? Was asking Mason Miller for six outs a mistake? And can the Padres’ offense finally capitalize after leaving 20 runners on base through the first two games?

Finally, the crew tackles one of October’s biggest debates: Do analytics actually work in the postseason? Or does playoff baseball require teams to think differently when every pitch, matchup and managerial decision is magnified?

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
Guest: Britt Ghiroli
Executive Producer & Editor: McEnroe Francis

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00:00 NLDS Deep Dive
01:57 Braves-Dodgers: Atlanta Steals the Split
03:54 How Atlanta’s Bullpen Beat the Dodgers
05:00 Are the Dodgers in Trouble?
06:57 Ray Kerr Becomes an October Weapon
10:51 Dodgers’ Curious Bunt Decision
14:05 Did LA Make a Mistake With Yamamoto?
18:05 Sale-Yamamoto & What Comes Next
21:25 Are Teams Pushing Pitchers Too Hard?
25:27 ABS Changes October Baseball
27:37 Brewers-Padres Game 2 Deep Dive
28:21 Did the Padres Pull Michael King Too Early?
31:35 Mason Miller’s Six-Out Gamble
35:28 Padres’ Offense Comes Up Short
39:04 Brewers Escape Milwaukee Up 2-0
41:29 What Happened to Mason Miller?
46:38 Can San Diego’s Bullpen Recover?
48:35 Brewers-Padres Game 3 Preview
50:05 Is Playoff Baseball Actually Different?
54:03 Do Analytics Work in October?
58:53 The Analytics vs. Eye Test Debate
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The MLB Division Series are already delivering chaos.

DVR and Eno recap a wild weekend of postseason baseball, beginning with the White Sox taking Game 1 from the Guardians behind Munetaka Murakami, Hagen Smith and another huge performance from Grant Taylor. What does Cleveland need to change with Gavin Williams taking the ball in Game 2?

Then, Drew Rasmussen delivered one of the best pitching performances of the postseason, carrying a no-hitter through six innings against the Yankees before finishing eight innings of one-hit ball. DVR and Eno break down why Rasmussen remains one of baseball's most underrated starters, Austin Wells' costly baserunning decision, the Rays' unusual approach to outfield defense, and what to expect from Cam Schlittler vs. Freddy Peralta in Game 2.

Plus: CABLEGATE! Did Ty France actually lose a potential game-tying home run when his fly ball struck a roof cable at American Family Field? Eno digs into the Statcast data, comparable batted balls, foul-ball probability and information from MLB analysts to determine what probably would have happened without the cable.

The Brewers ultimately survived Game 1 and rallied against Mason Miller in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead over the Padres. How much did San Diego's aggressive bullpen usage contribute to the loss, and can the Padres still make this a series?

Finally, the Braves steal Game 2 in Los Angeles to earn a split against the Dodgers. DVR and Eno examine Atlanta's unusual Chris Sale usage, the cost of leaning heavily on the bullpen, Teoscar Hernández's resurgence and what the series looks like heading back to Atlanta.

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
Executive Producer & Editor: McEnroe Francis

00:00 Division Series Weekend Recap
01:14 White Sox Take Game 1 From Cleveland
02:03 Grant Taylor & Chicago's Pitching Chaos
04:44 Tommy Pham's Almost-Homer
07:47 Hagen Smith & White Sox Pitching Plans
13:39 White Sox-Guardians Game 2 Preview
17:36 Drew Rasmussen Dominates the Yankees
18:11 Austin Wells' Costly Baserunning Decision
19:18 Is Drew Rasmussen MLB's Secret Ace?
23:15 Cam Schlittler vs. Freddy Peralta
26:38 The Rays' Secret Outfield Defense Weapon
35:06 Cablegate: Did the Padres Get Robbed?
44:44 Brewers Survive Game 1
45:59 Did the Padres Overuse Their Bullpen?
48:51 How Milwaukee Escaped With a 2-0 Lead
50:53 Braves-Dodgers Series Recap
54:14 Atlanta's Chris Sale Gamble
58:55 Monday's ALDS Game 2 Matchups
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Tom Hamilton and Len Kasper join Starkville! This week, Jayson and Doug sit down with the longtime voices of the Red Sox and White Sox to discuss the matchup between two teams that have taken different paths but built their success the right way. They break down why America needs this series, whether any non-playoff teams could surprise everyone and make the postseason next year, and the emergence of José Ramírez, Chase DeLauter and other young players making their mark. They also discuss the early injury chaos, the contrasting pitching staffs, and the importance of trust when managing new coaches and young players. Plus, Jayson and Doug highlight players who deserve more attention, including Brayan Rocchio, Joey Cantillo, Tristan Peters and Sam Antonacci. And in Strange But True, the guys explore the Pope factor and his unexpected influence on the action in the field.

Rundown:
03:36 Am I Wrong?
05:41 Losing Left Handed Leverage
08:35 UP NEXT
09:04 Tom and Len Visit Starkville!
12:04 Why America Needs This Series
19:48 The Game of Predicting Playoffs
24:46 Chase Delauter and Parker Messick
27:11 Crazy First Inning Injuries
28:19 Contrast Between Pitching Staffs
31:15 Role of Trust in the Game
36:37 Players We Should Know Better
42:19 The Pope Factor In This Series
46:21 UP NEXT

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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville
With: Tony Gwynn Jr. & Mark Grant
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