If there’s one key point to take into the MLB playoffs, it’s this: the teams’ records don’t matter. The Cubs aren’t 95-68; they’re 0-0, a team with an average offense, thin bullpen, and a manager who has become Mike Matheny North. The Indians aren’t 91-71 in the weakest division in baseball history; they’re the team…
We’re down to ten teams with a chance to win the World Series, as the MLB playoffs kick off tonight with the American League Wild Card Game. The Twins will visit the Yankees in the Bronx, then on Wednesday, the Diamondbacks host the Rockies. Two Division Series, Astros/Red Sox and Nationals/Cubs, are set, with the wild-card winners advancing…
Essential Numbers — 2016 MLB Playoffs We will take a look at some of the important numbers needed to analyze the MLB playoffs at a high level. Keep in mind, that we will be providing game numbers and analysis for select plays each day throughout the post-season. We will first take a look at the…