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Podcast: Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball
Episode: “NL East Arms Race”-Can the East beat the West?
Description: In this episode of Back to the Bullpen, we dive into the growing pitching power in the National League and why it could shape the entire playoff race in 2026. The Mets are quietly building one of the deepest pitching staffs in baseball, proving that rotation depth — not just the top five starters — can carry a team through 162 games and into October. We break down why New York’s ability to run out quality arms deep into their rotation could make them a legitimate NL pennant contender.
We also look at the Phillies doubling down on their pitching core a...