Potentially the most unpredictable Playoffs ever

[Shoeless Moe]

As we head down the home stretch with the Playoffs about a month away, right now it has the making of potentially the most exciting Playoffs ever, in my opinion.

I don't recall 2 Heavyweights like the Braves & Dodgers in one League in a long time. Both with recent WS titles under their belts, both just dominating all season long. Will they meet? Who will prevail?

One of those 2 will also have to face the Phillies who are on fire right now, and the defending NL champs.

So some big time matchups hopefully coming in October.

Over in the AL you have 3 teams who can potentially top the perennial AL Champ Astros, but won't be an easy task.

3 (Baltimore, Texas, Seattle) new and exciting teams with some outstanding matchup potentials as well. I'm really hoping for a Battle of Texas at some point between the Rangers and Astros.

Still a long way to go, but can't wait. The beer is on ice!

[jayshum]

I agree that the playoffs should be great to watch this year, but the Dodgers and Braves were both pretty good last year and were joined by the Mets to have 3 100 win teams in the NL (although the Mets were going in the wrong direction at the end). In the AL, Houston had over 100 wins and the Yankees had 99 so that's 5 out of 12 teams which probably meant the playoffs were a little more top heavy last year.

There does seem to be more balance among the likely teams this year which should make for some great series. It all depends on who gets hot at the right time. Last year, I didn't think the Phillies were getting in since they struggled the last month but turned it on once the playoffs started.

[Shoeless Moe]

....but the problem with last years is too many sweeps and not enough Game 5's in the early round nor Game 6 & 7's in the later rounds. 4-1 & 4-0 in the NLCS & ALCS, dats a no good.


I think this year it just seems more even. I see a lot of Series going the distance, to the final and decisive game of the Series.


We'll see.

[bk400]

Dodgers v Braves could be epic. As a fan, I'm hoping Ohtani joins the Dodgers. Then that playoff matchup could be epic for at least another year or two before people start leaving for the Mets and Yankees.

[mrreality68]

Every year I hope for epic matchups and 7 game series.

This year definitely has the potential with some really strong teams.

And I agree would love to see Atlanta vs LA and alll the stars going at it.

[jayshum]

You never know what will happen in the playoffs. Last year, it looked like both LCS series would have been very close but Houston swept the Yankees and the Phillies beat San Diego in 5. Personally I hope for the Phillies to sweep and for whoever they play next to have a series go the distance.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by bk400

Dodgers v Braves could be epic. As a fan, I'm hoping Ohtani joins the Dodgers. Then that playoff matchup could be epic for at least another year or two before people start leaving for the Mets and Yankees.

Braves and Dodgers start a 4 game series tonight.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by bk400

Dodgers v Braves could be epic. As a fan, I'm hoping Ohtani joins the Dodgers. Then that playoff matchup could be epic for at least another year or two before people start leaving for the Mets and Yankees.

Who is leaving the Braves or Dodgers to go the Mets or Yankees?

[bk400]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

Who is leaving the Braves or Dodgers to go the Mets or Yankees?

I was just making the joke that at some point everyone leaves for a big paycheck from the Yankees or the Mets.

[todeen]

I root for a bunch of losers: Reds, Guardians, Mariners, Rockies, Twins. After my teams all exit early, and the anxiety goes away, the playoffs become very enjoyable every year.

But! I do hope Ohtani goes somewhere competitive next year. I would like to see him win. Fingers crossed for the Mariners, but that would likely hamstring them financially and return them to obscurity.

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[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by todeen

I root for a bunch of losers: Reds, Guardians, Mariners, Rockies, Twins. After my teams all exit early, and the anxiety goes away, the playoffs become very enjoyable every year.

But! I do hope Ohtani goes somewhere competitive next year. I would like to see him win. Fingers crossed for the Mariners, but that would likely hamstring them financially and return them to obscurity.

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Reds and Mariners could be sneaky good if they make it to the postseason.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

Reds and Mariners could be sneaky good if they make it to the postseason.

Mariners could be very good, but I wonder if they peaked to soon. Reds will not be good. All the pitchers are maxed out.

Mariners rotation could have been much better, but Emerson Hancock is out long term.

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[Shoeless Moe]

would love to see Texas vs Houston.....winner goes to the World Series.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Braves Dodgers could be epic. Acuna, Olson, Betts, Freeman, plus all the pitchers.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

would love to see Texas vs Houston.....winner goes to the World Series.

I did not see Texas crushing Tampa like this.

[todeen]

I am very happy for the WS. No Houston, No LAD. Thank God! Texas has never won the WS, AZ hasn't won in 20+ years. Plus, the 2001 and the 2011 WS in which AZ & TX played are some of the best I've seen in my lifetime. I have high hopes they can create another classic.

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[robinsonmantle]

How do you not swing and end on a K?


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[StraightRaceCards]

Lets GO!

Waited my whole life for the Rangers to win the Series. What a team!

Over the moon right now!!!

[Texxxx]

Originally Posted by LarsHoneyToast

Lets GO!

Waited my whole life for the Rangers to win the Series. What a team!

Over the moon right now!!!

I'm right there with you! At least we didn't have Cruz out there to drop a ball.