The Late Playoff Chaos Scenarios Are Coming Through!
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
The Athletic
4.7 • 874 Ratings
🗓️ 22 September 2025
⏱️ 79 minutes
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Summary
Chaos scenarios are unfolding in the battle for the AL Central, and Wild Card spots in both leagues. Eno and DVR discuss the upcoming Tigers-Guardians series that will shape the division battle, the Reds' four-game sweep over the Cubs that has vaulted Cincinnati ahead of the Mets (on a tie-breaker) for the final NL Wild Card position with one week remaining. Plus, they discuss injuries for Brandon Woodruff, Pablo López, and Chris Bassitt, and take a look back at where the top pitchers in 2025 were taken during draft season.
Rundown
6:11 The Guardians Are One Game Back in the AL Central!
13:47 Mariners Sweep Astros (Zombies over Witches), Three-Game Lead in AL West
19:56 Does Late-Season Lead to Playoff Success?
26:57 The Reds' Final Week Matchups
29:18 Brandon Woodruff Suffers a Lat Strain; Brewers' Rotation Outlook for Playoffs
36:48 Where Did Elly De La Cruz's Power Go in the Second Half?
40:53 Bryan Woo's Early Exit (Pectoral Strain)
51:04 Where Did The Top Starting Pitchers Come From in 2025?
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