MLB Playoffs Preview
Stonehenge, UFOs, Bigfoot, the 2017 Minnesota Twins. Ladies and gentlemen, there are unexplained mysteries in this world. At the beginning of the year, I’d have sounded like a lunatic if I’d predicted the Twins would be in the playoffs after a 103-loss season a year ago. Well, here we are. Somehow, someway, we’ve managed to sneak into the second AL Wild Card spot and have a date with Clu Haywood (hope you caught the reference) and the Yankees looming tonight. All I can say is I’m surprised and elated with how the team has performed this year. It’s felt like forever since we were here (7 years ago) and regardless of what happens tonight, we have a lot to look forward to in the years to come.
Enough homer ranting. Here is a little preview of what should be an outstanding MLB postseason:
Schedule:
Wild Card Round
| TUESDAY, OCT. 3 | Twins at Yankees, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN |
| WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4 | Rockies at Diamondbacks, 8 p.m. ET, TBS |
Divisional Series
AL-
| THURSDAY, OCT. 5 | Red Sox at Astros, Game 1, 4 p.m. ET, FS1 or MLBN |
| THURSDAY, OCT. 5 | WC winner at Indians, Game 1, 7:30 p.m. ET, FS1 or MLBN |
| FRIDAY, OCT. 6 | Red Sox at Astros, Game 2, 2 p.m. ET, FS1 or MLBN |
| FRIDAY, OCT. 6 | WC winner at Indians, Game 2, 5 p.m. ET, FS1 or MLBN |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 8 | Astros at Red Sox, Game 3, FS1 or MLBN |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 8 | Indians at WC winner, Game 3, FS1 or MLBN |
| MONDAY, OCT. 9 | Astros at Red Sox, Game 4*, FS1 |
| MONDAY, OCT. 9 | Indians at WC winner, Game 4*, FS1 |
| WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11 | Red Sox at Astros, Game 5*, FS1 |
| WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11 | WC winner at Indians, Game 5*, FS1 |
| NL- | |
| FRIDAY, OCT. 6 | Cubs at Nationals, Game 1, 7:30 p.m. ET, TBS |
| FRIDAY, OCT. 6 | WC winner at Dodgers, Game 1, 10:31 p.m. ET, TBS |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 7 | Cubs at Nationals, Game 2, 5:30 p.m. ET, TBS |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 7 | WC winner at Dodgers, Game 2, 9 p.m. ET, TBS |
| MONDAY, OCT. 9 | Nationals at Cubs, Game 3, TBS |
| MONDAY, OCT. 9 | Dodgers at WC winner, Game 3, TBS |
| TUESDAY, OCT. 10 | Nationals at Cubs, Game 4*, TBS |
| TUESDAY, OCT. 10 | Dodgers at WC winner, Game 4*, TBS |
| THURSDAY, OCT. 12 | Cubs at Nationals, Game 5*, TBS |
| THURSDAY, OCT. 12 | WC winner at Dodgers, Game 5*, TBS |
Championship Series
AL –
| FRIDAY, OCT. 13 | ALCS, Game 1, FOX or FS1 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 14 | ALCS, Game 2, FOX or FS1 |
| MONDAY, OCT. 16 | ALCS, Game 3, FOX or FS1 |
| TUESDAY, OCT. 17 | ALCS, Game 4, FOX or FS1 |
| WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18 | ALCS, Game 5*, FOX or FS1 |
| FRIDAY, OCT. 20 | ALCS, Game 6*, FOX or FS1 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 21 | ALCS, Game 7*, FOX or FS1 |
NL –
| SATURDAY, OCT. 14 | NLCS, Game 1, TBS |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 15 | NLCS, Game 2, TBS |
| TUESDAY, OCT. 17 | NLCS, Game 3, TBS |
| WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18 | NLCS, Game 4, TBS |
| THURSDAY, OCT. 19 | NLCS, Game 5*, TBS |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 21 | NLCS, Game 6*, TBS |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 22 | NLCS, Game 7*, TBS |
World Series –
| TUESDAY, OCT. 24 | Game 1, FOX |
| WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25 | Game 2, FOX |
| FRIDAY, OCT. 27 | Game 3, FOX |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 28 | Game 4, FOX |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 29 | Game 5*, FOX |
| TUESDAY, OCT. 31 | Game 6*, FOX |
| WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1 | Game 7*, FOX |
This postseason is a story of powerhouse teams. The Indians and the Astros both won 100 games in the AL. The Dodgers were well on their way to the best record in MLB history before hitting a 1-16 skid. The Red Sox, Nationals, Cubs and Diamondbacks are all stacked with immense talent. Although the Indians look like the favorite due to a ridiculous pitching staff and closing the season on a 41-7 run, anything can happen in October.
Predictions:
AL –
Wild Card –
Twins over Yankees (duh…and I’ll be wrong)
Divisional Series –
Astros over Red Sox
Indians over Twins
Championship Series –
Astros over Indians
NL –
Wild Card –
Diamondbacks over Rockies
Divisional Series –
Cubs over Nationals
Dodgers over Diamondbacks
Championship Series –
Dodgers over Cubs
World Series –
Astros over Dodgers
This is because of Justin Verlander, a future HOFer who is still searching for his first World Series ring. He provides a huge spark to a team with an already dangerous lineup, and I feel he will be the Series MVP. He’s pitched in two World Series, but is 0-3 in those starts. Look for him to right the ship, and for the Astros to give Houston something to cheer for after Harvey.
Enjoy the best time of the sports year ladies and gentlemen!
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