NLDS Preview: Nationals vs. Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers (106-56) and Washington Nationals (93-69) will square off in the National League Division Series. The Dodgers won the season series with the Nationals, 4-3. This marks the second time in...
NLDS Preview: Cardinals vs. Braves
It will be difficult to follow up on the tension, drama, and thrilling finish that took place on Tuesday night in the National League Wild Card Game between the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers. But t...
NLDS Preview – Rockies vs Brewers
Through two Game 163s and 13 innings of National League Wild Card Game play, the NL Division Series matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies is set.
The Brewers advanced by virtue of a Game...
Even-Year Magic Secrets Finally Revealed
The San Francisco Giants were eliminated from the 2016 postseason despite this being an even year. Despite fans claiming there was "Even Year Magic" and that the Giants were destined to win every other year, th...
Love, Failure, and The Postseason
Ok, so this is my first piece for BBE and I have to start by saying how excited I am to contribute to the site. I write about some other things totally unrelated to baseball - which is fine and everything - but...
NLDS Game 5 Preview: Keys to Victory
Following a wild first four games of the series, punctuated by the Chase Utley 'slide', the Mets and Dodgers are set to meet in a winner-take-all Game 5 Thursday night at Dodger Stadium with the winner going on...
NLDS Game 2 Recap: Mets Lose on Controversial Call
Following a surprising Game 1 loss at home to the New York Mets, the Los Angeles Dodgers sent their other ace to the mound on Saturday night, trying to get themselves back in the series. Zack Greinke has been g...
The Chase Utley Slide: Fair or Foul?
Despite what was a strong pitcher’s duel at its core, last night’s NLDS Game 2 between the Dodgers and Mets will be most remembered for the already infamous seventh inning slide by Chase Utley. In a 2-1 game wi...
RECAP: Lackey dominates Cubs in Game 1
Game 1 was pretty much everything you could've asked for between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. The pitching was splendid, defense was great, and the game came down to the wire, before the Cardinals ...
NLDS Game 1 Recap: Mets Stun Dodgers
Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers is now complete. On the back of a dominant pitching performance by young Jacob deGrom, the Mets were able to s...