Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss assorted ALCS and NLCS action and playoff takeaways and trends, with an emphasis on Adolis García’s heroics, the Rangers vanquishing the Astros, MLB’s handling of Bryan Abreu’s suspension, and Craig Kimbrel’s career (plus reactions to the Giants hiring Bob Melvin as their manager).

Audio intro: The Shirey Brothers, “Effectively Wild Theme”

Audio outro: Gabriel-Ernest, “Effectively Wild Theme”

Link to García/Abreu video
Link to Garver/Abreu video
Link to Rosenthal on the suspension
Link to Sam on being plunked
Link to Gurriel suspension story
Link to Ben Clemens on Yordan
Link to Kelly exit video
Link to Dusty retirement article
Link to reliever JAWS leaders
Link to MLBTR on Melvin

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