September 22, 2025
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EJ and Domenic look at the four way race heating up between the Astros, Guardians, Tigers and Red Sox for three playoff spots. They discuss who they would like the Yankees to play, then ask which Yankees are question marks for the post season. Finally, they appreciate Aaron Judge.
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So the way the last week of the season lines up, it is clear to me that the Round 1 rotation (assuming the NYY's are either the #1 or #2 wildcard - it only gets better if they win the division and don't play until Round 2) will be:
Game #1 9/29 TUE - Fried (regular rest +1 - 6 days since last start)
Game #2 9/30 WED - Rodon (regular rest - 5 days since last start) and, if necessary
Game #3 10/1 THU - Schlittler (regular rest - 5 days since last start)
A case can be made for Warren, but he would be +2 - seven days since last start (which could actually hurt him), and given…
If the Mariners win their division, I cannot see how Cal Raleigh doesn't win the AL MVP. Remember, this is an award for the most valuable in a certain season, not the best player.
After looking at the schedule, and how the rotation lines up, I cannot see how Schlittler doesn't start a Game 3 in the WC round. But in a one game take all, no matter who you are you get pulled fast.. see Luis Severino 2018.
But at what point does Hal, or an adult in the MLBPA or the MLB Office hold the Yankees accountable for how they handle injuries?