World Series Preview & Predictions: Yankees v. Dodgers

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR preview the World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers, examining the team's position player groups -- including defense and baserunning -- pitching, and the difficulty of game planning throughout the series. Plus, they share their predictions for series winner and series MVP.

Rundown

1:32 The Lineups: Depth Will Be Under the Microscope Behind Stars

14:38 How Do the Yankees & Dodgers Stack Up Defensively?

24:05 Do the Dodgers Have a Significant Edge on the Basepaths?

27:55 Game-by-Game Starting Pitcher Outlook

33:52 The Challenge of Limiting Looks at Your Relievers

37:07 Game Planning Considerations for the Series

51:54 Predictions: Series Winner & MVP

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris

Producer: Brian Smith

Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper

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