Six Innings, Two Runs: Who Thrives in October and Who Fades
I made my own quality start for October: six innings, two or fewer earned runs. Then I went through every postseason start from 2022 through 2025 to see who clears...
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MLB Got the 154-Game Season Right and the Playoff Gimmick Wrong
MLB wants a 154-game season, Mondays off and a best-of-seven Division Series. I'm in on all of it. Letting top seeds pick their opponents is where the proposal loses me.
The Best Series Since 1915 (and Three Others): MLB Postseason Check-In
Brewers-Padres was the tightest series since 1915, the Dodgers and Rays rolled, and the White Sox-Guardians series is headed to a Game 5. My MLB postseason check-in.
My 2026 MLB Playoff Picks, Starting With the Least Exciting Take in Baseball
My pick for every Wild Card series, a shout out to the 103-win Brewers, and a full bracket that ends with the least exciting World Series pick in baseball.
MLB’s Playoff Picture Is Held Together With Tape and Vibes
The Houston Astros currently lead the American League West with a record of 66-67. Read that again. A team with a losing record is sitting in first place, and by...