Pitcherpalooza takes center stage as Manaea looms in Mets postseason planning

Joel Sherman’s latest edition of his video series 3 Things I Think centers on pitching, framing the segment as Pitcherpalooza. The piece threads together starters, relievers and a first-ballot Hall of Fame ace, using the lineup to unpack how teams might staff their rotations for October.

The centerpiece is Sean Manaea, viewed through the Mets’ postseason plans as a potential Game 2 starter. Sherman asks whether Manaea has worked his way into New York’s postseason rotation, offering a candid read on what the left-hander would need to deliver to win a spot in the rotation if the club advances.

The video also surveys a broader cast of arms, from a slate of starters and relievers to a pivotal ace, illustrating how a staff's balance of starts and bullpen work can influence a series. The presence of a first-ballot Hall of Fame ace anchors the discussion, signaling the level of talent teams may lean on in October.

Beyond Manaea, Sherman frames Pitcherpalooza as a reminder that playoffs hinge on pitching depth as much as on lineup power. The segment explains real decisions teams face as they finalize postseason rosters, map matchups, and assign innings across a best-of-five or best-of-seven series.

Published on Sept. 19, 2025, by the New York Post, the segment continues Sherman’s brisk, context-focused approach to analyzing roster construction and postseason strategy, with a playful framing that emphasizes the central role of pitching depth in October.