The Guardians pulled away from the Reds late to clinch a first round by in the AL playoffs all the way to the ALDS....and the ever important Ohio Cup.

Today's show delves into the positive signs the Guardians are showing offensively in September and how it propelled them to clinch the first round bye.

We get into why in the debate of rest vs. rust, the bye makes Cleveland more dangerous in the playoffs and why it was absolutely necessary for them to make a run.

The show also dives into what the Guardians should do this weekend when Houston, who they may potentially play in the ALDS, comes to down to finish the regular season.

We finish the show by talking about Chase DeLauter's return off the injured list in Columbus and Doug Nikhazy's sparking performance in the International League championship series.

0:54 Guardians' Playoff Journey

21:58 Cleveland's Strategic Use of Rested Bullpen

25:18 Roster Decisions and Player Call-Ups

36:41 Postseason Roster Decisions

38:58 Doug Nikhazy's Transformation

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