The Sad Demise of the Playoff Rotation

The problem when bullpens rule. Year 2 Episode 40

Competing for attention with the other major sports, Griff and Mal in discuss the damaging changes in MLB post-season strategy wherein bullpens dominate and a deep starting rotation is no longer important. At a time when baseball should be offering up its marquee pitching stars going head-to-head to combat the competition — the opening of the NBA and NHL seasons and with the NFL in full swing, the reality of 6-7 pitchers in a combined shutout is how teams feel they can win. Exit Philosophy also revisits the legacy of Cito Gaston and examines the encouraging trajectory of youth and elite baseball in Canada. Plus much more.