Talkin' Baseball (MLB Podcast) Playoff Teams Biggest Concerns!
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Sep 19, 2025 The hosts dive into the Guardians' surprising push towards the AL Central title. They debate whether Shohei Ohtani should step into a bullpen role for the playoffs. Concerns arise for the Blue Jays' third starter and the struggling Dodgers bullpen. The Brewers' roster weaknesses and the Cubs' depth issues are under scrutiny, alongside the Astros' closing uncertainties. Lastly, key series ahead could shift playoff standings dramatically.
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Dodgers Bullpen Is The True Weak Link
- The Dodgers' core strength is starting pitching but their bullpen has been a recurring weakness all season.
- Trevor Plouffe predicts bullpen instability will be a focal playoff problem unless tightened up quickly.
Video Scouting And Tipping Are Pervasive
- Tipping and sign-stealing chatter has resurfaced as a major issue impacting reliever performance.
- Plouffe highlights teams now run dedicated video analysts and hermit-style scouting to find small edges.
Hire Hermits Over Expensive Relievers
- Plouffe jokes teams could hire analysts instead of paying mediocre relievers big salaries.
- He imagines dozens of low-paid video analysts spotting tips for the same cost as one failing reliever.