Post season thread, 2026

[Blyleven2011]

Both starters are dealing in the rain  …

still anyone’s game

[Blyleven2011]

Ramirez hits a golf shot to break the tie with a 2 run homerun …

[Parfigliano]

At this point a good Chisox AB is one where the guy hits a foulball.

[Permanent Twins Fan]

Gavin Williams is nasty.

[Parfigliano]

Williams out of game and bases loaded.  Here's your chance Chisox.

[Parfigliano]

13 minutes ago, Permanent Twins Fan said:

Gavin Williams is nasty.

I dont think he's a free agent until 2030.

[Parfigliano]

3 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Williams out of game and bases loaded.  Here's your chance Chisox.

Bye chance

[Vanimal46]

7 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Williams out of game and bases loaded.  Here's your chance Chisox.

[mrmpls]

1 hour ago, Blyleven2011 said:

White Sox hitters aren’t making Williams work to hard , they do need to change their approach and wait for their pitch , ain’t happening so far …

maybe you’ll have to eat more gummy’s …

 eat more gummy’s …sounds good -   White Sox  batters  should also 

[Permanent Twins Fan]

Big collapse by the White Sox in this series. 21 strikeouts in Game 5 is not a recipe for success.

[Parfigliano]

At least the Chisox can say they went down swinging.  Not making contact just swinging.

[Parfigliano]

2 minutes ago, Permanent Twins Fan said:

Big collapse by the White Sox in this series. 21 strikeouts in Game 5 is not a recipe for success.

9 balls put in play.

[Blyleven2011]

1 minute ago, Permanent Twins Fan said:

Big collapse by the White Sox in this series. 21 strikeouts in Game 5 is not a recipe for success.

It was a big Chicago collapse considering they won the first 2 games of the series , no bat control , 21 ugly strikeouts …

[mrmpls]

the  total payroll of Tampa  -Brewers- guardians -   Together  is less than Dodgers.   its a joke they buy it and M.L.B.  needs to change the system

[tony&rodney]

7 hours ago, mrmpls said:

the  total payroll of Tampa  -Brewers- guardians -   Together  is less than Dodgers.   its a joke they buy it and M.L.B.  needs to change the system

There is a similarity between all four teams - they each use multiple means to acquire players and are strong at developing those players. The Dodgers have a very good scouting and development system as well as a strong minor league organization. They would undoubtedly be a winning club under any system.

When you suggest changing the system, are you looking to limit player salaries? I have no problem with that in the big picture but would suggest it be for all including the owners, if that is the direction. No team puts on a schedule of games without other teams to play. Thus the simplest answer is full revenue sharing of all media and stadium income. The reality will be something else.

[djvang]

I hate the Dodgers but I can't root for the Brewers. Their fans are just Packer fans wearing different shirts and caps 

[The Great Hambino]

On 10/2/2026 at 10:28 AM, The Great Hambino said:

Every year as we turn the page from the Wild Card series to the divisional round, I get to thinking about the rest vs rust debate - how valuable is the bye in baseball relative to the challenge of picking up competitive games after a weeklong break against teams that have continued playing in games that count?

This is our fifth season under the current postseason format.  So far, teams that get a bye are 7-1 in the divisional round in the American League, but they're only 2-6 in the National League (the NL East champ is 0-4; maybe the Braves are playing some 3D chess in avoiding the bye this year)

In conclusion: I have no idea, as usual

It turned out to be a clean sweep for the teams getting the bye in the divisional round.  Score another one for rest over rust

 

Also, the NL champ is guaranteed to host the World Series

[Vanimal46]

Andy Pages comes through again in the clutch

[Parfigliano]

Keke tater time

[Mike Sixel]

6 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Andy Pages comes through again in the clutch

It's really amazing. 

[Vanimal46]

Skubal is filthy tonight 

[Vanimal46]

Is Mookie Betts the most underrated HOF player we’re watching right now?

[Mike Sixel]

2 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Is Mookie Betts the most underrated HOF player we’re watching right now?

Somehow. Dude literally switched positions without having played it, to help his team. 

[Vanimal46]

2 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

Somehow. Dude literally switched positions without having played it, to help his team. 

Betts became a good SS in his 30s. Who does that? That’s what prompted the question. He’s been elite with his bat forever and played all over the field at a good to elite level. 

[The Great Hambino]

5 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Is Mookie Betts the most underrated HOF player we’re watching right now?

He's the only guy I can think of who has moved up the defensive spectrum as he aged.  

He's part of the Dodger paradox: while they're an evil empire-ish villain in their totality, many of the individual pieces - Betts, Freeman, Yamamoto, etc - are incredibly likable 

[Parfigliano]

I will never understand Kyle Tucker 4 yr and $240 million.

I also dont understand that balk call.

[Vanimal46]

I didn’t see a balk from Mis there idk about you

[mnfireman]

Given all the movement involved with some MLB pitchers before the pitch, that was a pretty cheap balk call... 

[Vanimal46]

1 minute ago, Parfigliano said:

I will never understand Kyle Tucker 4 yr and $240 million.

I also dont understand that balk call.

.900 OPS in the playoffs. Dodgers don’t care how much that costs they want it like everyone else 

[mnfireman]

Long ball, small ball, MIL does what's needed to try to win.