Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal Winner takes all! Game 3 previews, Dueling rookies, Managerial chase
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Oct 2, 2025 A thrilling day of baseball unfolds as three Game 3 Wild Card matchups highlight rookie pitchers, including a historic showdown between the Yankees and Red Sox. Ken and Alanna dive into bullpen dynamics, lineup strategies for New York, and the Padres-Cubs clash. They discuss the key players who need to step up for the Red Sox and analyze the upcoming managerial openings around MLB. The duo also names their Dudes and Dorks of the Week, showcasing clutch performances and missed opportunities.
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Preserve Platoon Flexibility
- Start right-handed hitters like Ben Rice against Connelly Early to avoid losing platoon advantage to Boston's lefty-loaded pen.
- Use Goldschmidt later if needed to gain matchup benefits versus lefty relievers.
Bullpen Workload Is The Real Matchup
- The Padres-Cubs matchup will likely be decided by bullpen depth and workload, not starting pitching or lineup star power.
- Overusing elite relievers three days straight (Miller, Morin) creates fatigue risks that can unravel bullpen-heavy strategies.
Guardians’ Pitching Depth Matters
- The Tigers-Guardians Game 3 is unpredictable from starting pitchers, with Slade Cecconi developed into a quality starter by Cleveland's system.
- Jack Flaherty can be dominant or uneven, and Cleveland's pitching depth gives the Guardians an overall edge.