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October 14, 2014

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: PECOTA Odds and Game Three Previews

by Sahadev Sharma and Doug Thorburn

Down two games to none, the Orioles are given the slightest of edges on the road with their offense hoping to take advantage of the Royals Game Three starter.

Playoff Prospectus: The Sad Reliever Rankings

by Miles Wray

One tough thing about allowing a game-winning, soul-crushing postseason home run in front of everybody: You've still got a face, and it's making a face.

October 13, 2014

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: The Greatest Defensive Outfield In History: ALCS Game 2

by Sam Miller

The Royals jump way ahead of the Orioles in the ALCS. It'll take much more than regression to cost them the pennant now.

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: It's a Very Very Mad World

by R.J. Anderson

The outcome never seemed in doubt, as Madison Bumgarner continued to be some kind of dominant.

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: Managing in a 'Must-Not-Lose': NLCS Game 2

by Mike Gianella

The Cardinals nearly let the series get away from them, but four home runs make a lot of sins look small.

October 12, 2014

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: PECOTA Odds and Game Two Previews

by Mike Gianella

Even on the road, the Giants are slight favorites to put the Cardinals in a deep hole.

October 11, 2014

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: PECOTA Odds and Saturday Previews

by Sam Miller and R.J. Anderson

It's a must-win, for everybody! Everybody must win! No losers, everybody must not lose!

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: NLCS Series Preview: Giants vs. Cardinals

by R.J. Anderson

Two teams that never lose in the postseason face off in the postseason.

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: Yost Plays it Right

by Sahadev Sharma

In a postseasn filled with unexpected outcomes, the Royals continue the trend, with Ned Yost leading the way.

October 10, 2014

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: ALCS Series Preview: Royals vs. Orioles

by Sam Miller

The Fightin' Showalters against the Yosts with the Mosts.

October 8, 2014

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: Mattingly's Missteps: NLDS Game Four

by Sahadev Sharma

Don Mattingly didn't always have easy decisions to make, but the one that seemed like a no-brainer may loom the largest.

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: Vogelsong Stymies, Williams Perplexes: NLDS Game Four

by Mike Gianella

The Nats had the pitching advantage on paper -- again -- but they lost -- again, and some odd bullpen maneuvering by Matt Williams certainly didn't help.

October 7, 2014

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: NLDS Game Three Recap: The Bunt Heard 'Round the World

by Doug Thorburn

Down 0-2 and facing the Giants ace, a costly mistake helped keep the Nats alive.

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: PECOTA Odds and Tuesday Previews

by Sahadev Sharma and Doug Thorburn

The Dodgers put their ace on the mound on three days' rest in a must-win game, and the Nats hope that having the pitching edge finally leads to a win and a Game Five.

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: NLDS Game Three Recap: The Irony Of Ryu's Strong Start

by Zachary Levine

The Cardinals lefties keep beating up on the Dodgers lefties, but the Dodgers will turn to a very special lefty in Game Four.

October 6, 2014

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: PECOTA Odds and Monday Previews

by Mike Gianella and Zachary Levine

The Giants and Nationals will play what feels like Game Four, while the Dodger will lean on a returning Ryu.

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: A Royal Shocker

by J.P. Breen

The Royals are the latest team to remind us to expect the unexpected in the playoffs.

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: Quartet of Consequence: The Four Plays That Keyed An ALDS Sweep

by R.J. Anderson

The Orioles pulled off an unexpected take-down of the Tigers in three games and the finale had numerous big moments.

October 5, 2014

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: Puig and Holliday: A Breakdown of Six Strikeouts

by Sahadev Sharma

Two players who combined for seven strikeouts tell us an interesting story about the intracicies of this series.

Premium Article Playoff Prospectus: Zimmermann and Post-Zimmermann: The Two Games Within NLDS Game Two

by Mike Gianella

The Giants come away with the longest game in postseason history.

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