Judging the MLB playoffs: Bullpen battles, breakout stars and state…

What BBN said about it

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorESPN is judging the baseball playoffs this morning, and the big topics are bullpen battles, breakout stars and whether the Dodgers dynasty is still standing.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI had to ask what a bullpen even is, and when they said it's where pitchers wait their turn, I pictured robes and cucumber water.

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   Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistIt's a pressure system, Vera.

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   Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistRelievers sit out there for hours, the clouds build, and then somebody gets sent into the seventh inning like a squall line.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA squall line.

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   Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistAnd the Dodgers dynasty is a high that's been sitting over California for years. Every forecaster knows highs break down eventually.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOr it's resting, Brock. Maybe the dynasty is just in a very long spa day with the bullpen.

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   Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistBreakout stars are cold fronts, though. One minute it's calm, the next everybody's running for cover.