The Los Angeles Dodgers are a team of destiny, propelled by the winds of the baseball spirits to finally claim a title after 32 years without.
The Tampa Rays are a team of destiny, propelled by the pitching and timely-hitting formula that has allowed previous penny-pitching clubs like the Minnesota Twins and Florida Marlins to claim titles.
Read moreIn some way, everyone failed at the plate when they had the chance to succeed, with only the occasional, glorious instance of success. At least, that’s how it felt. The negatives are heartbreaking. The successes are cause for jubilation.
Read moreWe picked them to lose the ALDS. Are we going to pick them to win the ALCS?
Read moreThe Braves pitching has been so good, starter Max Fried will be left off the staff. Kidding. Hot? Certainly. Sustainable?
Read moreWe wouldn’t be surprised if Atlanta bullpens games two and three.
Read more“San Diego can’t bullpen their way to three victories … at least, we don’t think they can.”
Read moreRandy Arozarena was solid in 23 games with the Mobulas this year.
Read moreBecause the offenses were so bad, everybody on both sides has a real chance to be a hero.
Read moreSurely, I can’t be seeing what I’m seeing. It’s the playoffs and we’re jogging to first? In addition to kids on my lawn (can’t you see the over-seeding?) and young people not knowing the value of a dollar (1.17 Euros), I have a third pet peeve: ballplayers who don’t run to first base every time. It’s selfish, undisciplined, and unexplainable.
Read moreA heavenly billing of some of the game’s stars and up-and-comers and a devilish starting pitching decision.
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