MLB POST SEASON 2018

[Lorini]

So we have for the AL:

Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Houston Astros

Wild cards:
Oakland Athletics
New York Yankees

For the NL:
Atlanta Braves
Milwaukee Brewers
Los Angeles Dodgers

Wild cards:
Chicago Cubs
Colorado Rockies
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Predictions?
I think the Dodgers will beat the Braves in no more than four games.

[Scuzz]

The Dodgers appear to be peeking, I think they return to the World Series and beat the Astros this time. Or not.

[El Guapo]

PREDICTIONS

AL:

Yankees beat A's in WC game

Houston beats Cleveland 3-0
Red Sox beat Yankees 3-2

Houston beats Red Sox 4-2.

NL:

Cubs beat Rockies in WC game

Dodgers beat Braves 3-2
Brewers beat Cubs 3-2

Brewers beat Dodgers 4-2

Houston beats Brewers 4-1

100% PRECISE AND ACCURATE.

[noxiousdog]

PREDICTIONS

AL:

Yankees beat A's in WC game

Houston beats Cleveland 3-0
Red Sox beat Yankees 3-2

Houston beats Red Sox 4-2.

NL:

Cubs beat Rockies in WC game

Dodgers beat Braves 3-2
Brewers beat Cubs 3-2

Brewers beat Dodgers 4-2

Houston beats Brewers 4-1

100% PRECISE AND ACCURATE.

I endorse this.

[Jeff V]

I thought I might actually watch a game tonight but it seems the Cubs aren't on TV here.

[Exodor]

I'm pulling for the Brewers since 1/3 of their Game 163 lineup was ex-Royals.

Also Soria in the bullpen.


Go Ex-Royals Brewers!

[pr0ner]

I thought I might actually watch a game tonight but it seems the Cubs aren't on TV here.

You don't have access to ESPN?

[Eel Snave]

All I want is for the Cubs to lose horribly and painfully.

[Zaxxon]

All I want is for the Cubs to lose horribly and painfully.

First, it's good to see you back 'round these parts.
Second, someone ban this dude.

[El Guapo]

Everyone knows that bears are the natural enemies of the eel snaves.

[Asharak]

All I want is for the Yankees to lose horribly and painfully.

FTFY

- Ash

[Eel Snave]

All I want is for the Yankees to lose horribly and painfully.

FTFY

- Ash

Por que no los dos?

[El Guapo]

All I want is for the Yankees to lose horribly and painfully.

FTFY

- Ash Patriotic Americans

[Asharak]

All I want is for the Yankees to lose horribly and painfully.

FTFY

- Ash

Por que no los dos?

Because I'm terrified of the Wrath of Zaxxon, clearly.

- Ash

[Jeff V]

I thought I might actually watch a game tonight but it seems the Cubs aren't on TV here.

You don't have access to ESPN?

Not since cutting cable 3 years ago.

[Zaxxon]

I thought I might actually watch a game tonight but it seems the Cubs aren't on TV here.

You don't have access to ESPN?

Not since cutting cable 3 years ago.

Do what I do and rotate in a free trial of Hulu Live, Youtube TV, Sling, etc when you need 'cable' access. Do not under any circumstances sign up for ESPN+, which will not actually get you ESPN.

[pr0ner]

I thought I might actually watch a game tonight but it seems the Cubs aren't on TV here.

You don't have access to ESPN?

Not since cutting cable 3 years ago.

While the Cubs may not be on TV where you personally live, it doesn't mean the Cubs aren't on TV in Chicagoland.

[Jeff V]

I have Sling, but it does not have ESPN nor the game.

Oh well, if they win, then perhaps they will warrant mainstream TV coverage. If not, then I managed to avoid being run over by a bandwagon. For some reason, over the past week my son has somehow picked up "Go Cubs Go" and has been singing the song. Since we've watched approximately no games this year, where he got it from is a mystery. I thought it might be worth a shot to see if it sparks any interest (he largely doesn't like any sports, although he does like the excitement when the Bears score).

[pr0ner]

ESPN is mainstream TV coverage.

[Zaxxon]

You should hear his views on electric vehicles.

[Jeff V]

ESPN is mainstream TV coverage.

No, it's not. It subscription-based.

[pr0ner]

ESPN is mainstream TV coverage.

No, it's not. It subscription-based.

That doesn't preclude ESPN from being mainstream.

[stessier]

ESPN is mainstream TV coverage.

No, it's not. It subscription-based.

That doesn't preclude ESPN from being mainstream.

There are 126 million households in the US (by the last census). ESPN has approximately 90 million subscribers (as of 2016).

That being said, I agree with Jeff that it's not mainstream. Really more of a niche product for the rich and famous.

Note: I am neither a subscriber nor rich and famous. I do have access through my MIL's login however.

[pr0ner]

That being said, I agree with Jeff that it's not mainstream. Really more of a niche product for the rich and famous.

[The Meal]

That being said, I agree with Jeff that it's not mainstream. Really more of a niche product for the rich and famous.

Your goat is too getable.

[pr0ner]

Well, it is stessier. He's really pessimistic about sportsball.

[El Guapo]

Well, it is stessier. He's really pessimistic about sportsball.

He's not 100% sure that the Red Sox will make the postseason yet.

[LawBeefaroni]

I thought I might actually watch a game tonight but it seems the Cubs aren't on TV here.

You don't have access to ESPN?

Not since cutting cable 3 years ago.

Do what I do and rotate in a free trial of Hulu Live, Youtube TV, Sling, etc when you need 'cable' access. Do not under any circumstances sign up for ESPN+, which will not actually get you ESPN.

I usually have two options. Bar or radio. Probably doing radio tonight.

[Isgrimnur]

Espn 2 stat cast on my smart tv through the app.

[Isgrimnur]

If the game turns on the interference call, it will be one for the ages.

[Lorini]

The only reason you want to watch this game is if you are suffering from insomnia.

[Isgrimnur]

That call at second was a travesty.

[noxiousdog]

That call at second was a travesty.

I think that's putting it lightly.

[Isgrimnur]

The only reason you want to watch this game is if you are suffering from insomnia.

You were saying?

[Zaxxon]

That call at second was a travesty.

I think that's putting it lightly.

Agreed.

[ImLawBoy]

If the game turns on the interference call, it will be one for the ages.

Moot, but it was the right call.

The only reason you want to watch this game is if you are suffering from insomnia.

You're nuts. I love a fast paced pitchers' duel.

That call at second was a travesty.

I think that's putting it lightly.

Agreed.

All I can think of is that they didn't have an angle that definitively proved his foot was on the base. I'll take it, but the Cubs sure caught a break there.

[Zaxxon]

Yep. Calling the catcher's interference a break is a stretch, tho. It's no more a break than a wild pitch would be.

[Isgrimnur]

If the game turns on the interference call, it will be one for the ages.

Moot, but it was the right call.

Absolutely. Just an odd thing to happen in one of the biggest, closest games of the year.

[Zaxxon]

Wouldn't be baseball without something weird happening in a big game.

[noxiousdog]

This is way past my bedtime, but I can't stop watching.

edit: The behind the plate ump has been top notch.