Yeah, in retrospect, the computer algorithms were probably way underestimating the likelihood of Colorado sweeping Arizona/Philly, two teams that had above-average stats but that are completely falling apart.
Although Colorado would still be 1 1/2 back if Arizona hadn't then beaten LA the last two nights.Yeah, in retrospect, the computer algorithms were probably way underestimating the likelihood of Colorado sweeping Arizona/Philly, two teams that had above-average stats but that are completely falling apart.
True, but going 3-3 in the six games since the Colorado sweep is nothing out of the ordinary. It was the 6-0 from the Rockies that was unexpected.Although Colorado would still be 1 1/2 back if Arizona hadn't then beaten LA the last two nights.
1983 PadresThe Pirates are the only remaining team in baseball that have a shot of finishing 81-81 with a run differential of 0 runs - I wonder if that has ever happened before....
That's So Buck! ... Not admitting hisa decision was wrong, but that he hung Britton out to dryThe following spring training, Orioles manager Buck Showalter would apologize in front of the entire team for leaving Britton to answer for his decision, one that led to an excruciating loss.
Colorado finishes at home against the Natinals, while the Dodgers face the GiantsColorado won their 7th consecutive game after losing 5 of 6. They head into the final weekend one up on the Dodgers.
Meanwhile, St Louis at Cubs to finish the season, with St Louis still clinging to a slight WC hope and the Cubs in a fight with Milwaukee for the division. The Brewers get to finish with the Tigers.
"people" here in LA want Roberts head if they get bounced in the playoffsIt's Rocktober! Colorado wins, clinches a playoff birth. Control their own fate for the division.
If they don't with the WS?"people" here in LA want Roberts head if they get bounced in the playoffs
Yes..... Some say that, some say just getting bounced in the WC or first round....If they don't with the WS?
Won't be a 163 since the loser has safely clinched a wildcard, and even the 2nd best record in the NL.Cubs and Brewers both win, so Cubs up 1 with two to play. This one feels like a game 163 to me.
Huh?Won't be a 163 since the loser has safely clinched a wildcard, and even the 2nd best record in the NL.
The Cards have enough fight left to beat the Cubs once. The Brewers need to sweep the Tigres.I'm not sure the Cards have much fight left, feels like Cubs may win out to clinch.
No tiebreaker game between division winner and WCHuh?
That was the rule before the second wild card.No tiebreaker between division winner and WC
Doesn't matter anyway. MFY own home field for WC by virtue of a better record against something.Angels no hitting the A's through 5. Up 5-0.
I stand corrected.That was the rule before the second wild card.
Cubs and Brewers. One will win the division, one will host the WC game. If they tie, there will be a game 163 to see who is who.No tiebreaker game between division winner and WC
Actually season series was 3-3 (each team won 2 of 3 at home), so the entirely nonsensical tiebreaker that favors NY is better record against their own division.Doesn't matter anyway. MFY own home field for WC by virtue of better H2H record.
Cards win 2-1I'm not sure the Cards have much fight left, feels like Cubs may win out to clinch.
And Kershaw proceeds to give up the lead in the bottom of the 3rd. Now 3-2 SFDodgers screwing themselves. One out and a man on third after a triple. Hard ground ball to SS and Muncy bolts home. Out by a mile in a 2-1 game with their lives on the line. Stupid.
And the calls to fire Roberts will grow louder here in LA.The Dodgers have really shit the bed this past week.
absolutely, for each division, it is still possible.Do we really still have a chance for 2 game 163s?
Hes' 2 rbi's away from leading all 3 triple crown categories.Christian Yelich is 4-6 with 8 walks in his last 14 PAs, all 4 hits have been home runs.
I was told they don't play these games anymore.Do we really still have a chance for 2 game 163s?