Postseason Archives - Page 18 of 20

The Case Against the Second Wild Card

Oct 1, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

One hundred and sixty two games separate spring training from the postseason. A six month endurance test of resolve, endurance, and strength divide a field of thirty by three. Injuries, hot streaks, slumps, and...

Toronto Blue Jays: World Series Favorites?

Patrick Brewer

Oct 1, 2015

American League, American League East, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason, Toronto Blue Jays

On Wednesday night the Toronto Blue Jays finally accomplished what was thought to be unthinkable just two short months ago, clinching the American League East division following a 15-2 blowout of the Baltimore ...

Examining the “Logistical Challenge” of Revamped Playoff Seeding

Jeff J. Snider

Sep 30, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates, Postseason, St. Louis Cardinals

With last night's dominant one-hit, 13-strikeout shutout of the San Francisco Giants by Clayton Kershaw, the Los Angeles Dodgers join the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates...

The Cubs must capitalize on Starlin Castro’s hot bat

Joshua Sadlock

Sep 28, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

For Starlin Castro, much of the 2015 season has been one to forget. He was the subject of constant trade rumors leading up to the deadline, had his effort level questioned, was bumped off the shortstop position...

Matt Harvey proves himself

Joshua Sadlock

Sep 27, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

There is no easy way to put it. The past three weeks have been ugly for Matt Harvey. Since agent Scott Boras made the public demand for Harvey's innings to be capped at 180 this season, Harvey has been called, ...

Could defensive concerns keep Corey Seager off the field in postseason?

Joshua Sadlock

Sep 27, 2015

Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, National League, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

Corey Seager has been a revelation for the Los Angeles Dodgers since debuting September 3. Because of a wrinkle in the rulebook, Seager, who was not called up before the August 31 deadline, is still eligible fo...

Can David Wright Return to All-Star Form?

Patrick Brewer

Sep 27, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, New York Mets, Postseason

On Saturday night the New York Mets did what was previously thought to be unthinkable in 2015. They clinched the National League East crown following a 10-2 blowout of the Cincinnati Reds. Prior to the season, ...

Should the Dodgers Leave Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins off the Postseason Roster?

Patrick Brewer

Sep 26, 2015

Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

Following the trade of Dee Gordon and the departure of Hanley Ramirez via free agency, the Dodgers were in need of a brand new combination up the middle. To fill these holes, the Dodgers traded for both Howie K...

‘Baseball as It Was’ Episode #37: Bob Wolff

Brian Wright

Sep 24, 2015

American League, American League Central, American League East, Baseball History, Features, Interviews, Major League Baseball, Media, Milestone, Minnesota Twins, National League, New York Yankees, Podcasts, Postseason, Radio

The 56-game hitting streak for Joe DiMaggio. Cal Ripken’s 2,632 consecutive games played. Cy Young’s 511 victories. All are baseball records which will never be surpassed. Bob Wolff also holds an unbreakable...

Relief In Defeat: I’m Glad My Fantasy Seasons Are Over

Gabriel Bogart

Sep 22, 2015

Fantasy, Features, Postseason

I may not be one of the brains at FanGraphs or Baseball Prospectus, but I fancy myself a pretty knowledgeable fan of the game of baseball. The vast numbers appeal to the old Dungeons & Dragons dork in me an...