The first ever Wildcard round is now in the books, and it started off with plenty of controversy. Despite committing three errors, the Braves were launching a comeback in the 8th, when a fly ball to shallow left was put under the infield fly rule despite a long ways to go for the shortstop and miscommunication between short and left. That killed off the momentum as fans littered the field with whatever they could throw. But Joe Torre denied Atlanta’s protest based on the ump’s judgement call (which didn’t come until the ball was just about on the ground), and the Cardinals advance. The Orioles also advance, but under MUCH less fanfare.

That leads us to the best-of-five divisional round series, but before that, we present to you the results of the Wildcard Round Pick ‘Em. So check below for the results, and check back later in the evening for the next round’s picks: Continue reading 2012 MLB Playoffs Expert Picks: Wildcard Round Results »

The playoffs are upon us, starting with the first two Wildcard playoff games in MLB History. First up, the Braves host the defending champion Cardinals, followed by the upstart Orioles visiting AL powerhouse Texas. Both games are sure to be interesting, but with the Orioles’ great season and Texas’ struggles, it’s created a divide among our experts as to who will win that game. There’s much more of a consensus on Atlanta to guarantee a new World Series champion, but Texas is losing that confidence.

In our panel, guessing the winner of each Wildcard game is worth two points. That’s all there will be in the simplistic Wildcard round, but it could easily be a morale booster and stepping stone for future rounds. So check below for the results, and check back later for the results and the Divisional Round picks. Continue reading 2012 MLB Playoffs Expert Picks: Wildcard Round »

The regular season is now over, and it included two divisions decided on the final day. And it included another sizable September collapse, this time by Texas. Fortunately for the two-time defending AL champs, Texas is still hosting the Wildcard game. The Athletics and Orioles surprised everyone, while the Nationals and Reds didn’t catch everyone by surprise, but their position as the two best teams in baseball sure did. The defending champion Cardinals held off the Dodgers late, and the Red Sox were harder to swallow than peanuts to the allergic.

But I’m sure everyone is waiting to hear how our experts fared with their predictions. This time, it was quite close. So without further ado, the winner of the 2012 MLB Pick ‘Em is… Continue reading 2012 MLB Expert Picks Results »

Just one week remains in the regular season, and there’s still plenty to play for. No AL team has even locked up a playoff spot so far, and only two of the NL divisions have been won. Both #1 seeds, essential for drawing a tired Wildcard team, are still very much up in the air. The Wildcard situations are quite as dramatic, but are still open for the taking for a determined team. This is the time when border teams show the utmost desperation, so let’s look at what would happen if the playoffs started as of Thursday, September 27 at 7:15 Continue reading If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 24 »

Two weeks remain in the season, and the final push is in full swing. Only one team has officially clinched a playoff spot so far, so there’s still plenty of room to make a move. Four divisions still have three teams officially alive. Teams are really on edge trying to keep or steal playoff spots, so let’s look at what would happen if the playoffs started as of Thursday, September 20 at 6:30pm: Continue reading If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 23 »

It’s just a few weeks left until the playoffs start, and the action isn’t any less exciting. The Orioles and Yankees are still neck and neck. The Athletics are making a push for the AL West. Even the Phillies are back in the picture. That’s not to mention the several other teams still in the mix, so let’s look at what would happen if the playoffs started as Thursday, September 13 at 6:30pm: Continue reading If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 22 »