Talkin' Baseball (MLB Podcast) HISTORIC Wild Card Series Force Elimination Games!
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Oct 2, 2025 In a thrilling Wild Card Series review, the hosts dive into key plays and pivotal moments. They dissect the Tigers' triumph over the Guardians and highlight standout performances from rookie Tanner Bibee. The Padres' pitching dominance against the Cubs takes center stage, alongside Manny Machado's game-changing homer. The back-and-forth tension of the Red Sox-Yankees contest features clutch hits and meaningful managerial decisions. Finally, the Dodgers’ commanding win against the Reds offers insights into pitching strategies and future matchups.
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Rookie Bybee's Wild Playoff Debut
- Trevor Plouffe recounts Tanner Bybee's nerve-wracking first MLB appearance in a playoff day game.
- Bybee recovered with key strikeouts and helped the Guardians survive a tense Tigers game.
Bullpens Drive Game-3 Decisions
- Bullpen usage from early games will heavily shape Game 3 strategies and availability.
- Managers will often burn relievers in Game 2 because a loss ends the season and they can afford to exhaust arms.
Manager Chess In Short Series
- Trevor Plouffe highlights managerial chess between AJ Hinch and Steven Vogt in the Tigers-Guardians series.
- Familiarity between managers breeds deception and counterpunching in short series.