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MLB Playoff Pitching Has Gone WILD | Bullpen Fatigue
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Are MLB teams pushing pitchers TOO FAR in the 2026 postseason? Relievers are being asked to throw more pitches than they have all season, starters are appearing on their normal throwing days, and bullpens are being stretched to their limits. But is the biggest danger injury, fatigue, or something teams might be overlooking entirely: PITCH COMMAND? Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris and former MLB reliever Trevor May break down the wild pitching decisions defining October, the Milwaukee Brewers' commanding NLCS lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers, and what comes next for the Atlanta Braves. Trevor May has some serious questions about the way teams are using pitchers this postseason. Eno digs into the…