Jeff asks Kevin about which of his ex-teammates rose to the occasion late in the season. His answer? Not a player, but current Astros manager Dusty Baker (0:15). They also break down Chris Sale’s comments about how bullpens are used in the postseason and preview the NL West battle between the rival Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants (10:32). Blair & Barker revisit the Rays/Red Sox series with Tampa Bay Times reporter Marc Topkin to discuss the Rays’ winning game one without their best relievers, game two starter Shane Baz, the play of phenom Wander Franco, and what he sees as the club’s biggest weakness (29:17).

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