Zack Meisel of The Athletic explains why Gavin Williams’ dip in velocity isn’t a red flag and how a rainout could scramble the rotation, the bullpen and the plan for a possible bullpen game. He also takes on the mystery of Tanner Bibee’s fall down the pecking order and whether this offense can survive on close, low-scoring games. The conversation wraps with the MLB labor debate that the Final Four teams have stirred up and the case that the front offices and managers, not a lack of a salary cap, are what set these clubs apart.
Zack Meisel: “It’s a Mess for Both Teams” if Game 4 Gets Rained Out
Petey Halpin #0 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a two run home run in the fifth inning during Game Three of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Thursday, October 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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By The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published Oct 16, 2026, 10:34 AM ETUpdated Oct 16, 2026, 10:32 AM ET
The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene weekday mornings is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima from 6-10a! The show guides you through…
