Save the openers and bullpen days for the analytics gurus and over-management we see far too often in the regular season and let the World Series begin. “It’s definitely nice to see starting pitching have a resurgence,” Verlander said on workout day prior to the best-of-seven series. “I, personally, am a big fan of starting pitching,” Cole said on Monday. The bullpen could well be a factor in the World Series, too, but Astros manager A.J. “If you look at this whole series, both sides have unbelievable starting pitchers,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez said.

Source: National Post October 21, 2019 23:15 UTC