Impressive Aces & Second-Guessing in the Bronx

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Tarik Skubal's dominant performance in Game 1 against the Guardians, a calculated risk in Cleveland with Chase DeLauter's MLB debut in Game 2, a flexible role for Daniel Palencia in the Cubs' playoff bullpen, the Yankees' decision to bring Jazz Chisholm Jr. off the bench despite improvements against lefties and a 30-30 season, and the Dodgers' eruption against Reds ace Hunter Greene.

Rundown

0:57 Tarik Skubal Dominates; The Case for Backing Up the Brinks Truck

4:15 Chase DeLauter Gets the Nod in Center Field for Game 2

9:34 Daniel Palencia's Impressive Showing Against San Diego

12:41 Jackson Merrill's Costly Decision to Bunt

16:33 Yankees-Red Sox, Plenty of Questions!

28:00 Breaking From Regular Season Plans at a Critical Time

33:57 Is Eno Ready to Waffle to the Dodgers?

43:11 Brian Snitker Out as Manager in Atlanta

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