Will Bullpen Decay & The Mets' Success Against Relievers Define This Postseason?

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Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers' altered bullpen game approach in Game 2 of the NLCS which included an earlier usage of Landon Knack, who surrendered a critical second-inning grand slam to Mark Vientos. Plus, they examine the Mets' success against relievers throughout the year as highlighted by Robert Orr of Baseball Prospectus, a few potential fits for Alex Bregman and Willy Adames in free agency, and the success of Carlos Rodón in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Guardians.

Rundown

1:41 The Mets Slug Against the Dodgers' Bullpen to Take Game 2

7:16 Mark Vientos' 2024 Breakout

12:23 How Will Alex Bregman's Defense Age?

18:01 Willy Adames' Foray Into Free Agency

22:55 Did the Dodgers' Hold Back Their Top Relievers in Game 2 to Limit the Mets' Looks?

26:39 Robert Orr's Breakdown of the Mets' Success Against Relievers

35:20 What Would You Put on Your Hitters Skills Checklist?

39:55 Can the Guardians Begin to Turn Good Hit Tools Into More Power?

47:51 What Changed for Carlos Rodón in Game 1 of the ALCS?

52:37 Will Luis Severino Add Wrinkles for the Dodgers' Lefties in Game 3?

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