Yeah, the game is changing, for sure. I think this year made everything about starting pitching exaggerated, too, with short "spring training" and 10 man bullpens.
Its been evolving that way for a long time. But managers 30 years ago wouldn't have let an obviously done Hill go that long. Not in a game you need to win.
We have no idea what Pineda will provide. No idea if, or when, Odorizzi will be healthy and productive. Hill is iffy at best. We don't have 5 starters ready for the playoffs.