The World Series starts in Kansas City tonight. And most baseball experts we found think it will end there as well. The majority (24 out of 40) think the Royals finish the job this year, but almost all of them think it goes six or seven games. We simplified our usual graphic this year not …
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Most baseball experts (and likely fans) think this World Series should be evenly matched, and the distribution of picks reflects that (as well as the number of people predicting a 6- or 7-game series). It’s the two best teams in each league, and the experts we found give the edge to St. Louis by a …
It’s down to two teams, so it’s time for our final power rankings of the year. We’ll post all of the expert picks we can find later today. 1. (1/3/2/¾/5/5/7/9/11/4/2/2/4/3/1/1/1/1) Cardinals: The Dodgers got the publicity, but the Cardinals got the NLCS. Now they hope the same thing happens against the Red Sox in the …
Having some computer issues, so this A’s logo will have to hold the place of our usual baseball cap themed power rankings visual. Also holding in place, No. 1 Oakland. Update: The logo has been replaced. 1. (1/½/2/6/5/7/6/2/1/1/3/9/2/3/5/15) A’s: No reason to jump off the bandwagon now, as the pitching they’ve taken a 2-1 lead …
Welcome to the final regular-season edition of our MLB power rankings. And thanks to MLB for working so well with our schedule, finishing the regular season last night with an always-exciting Game 163, and starting the postseason tonight with the first of two wild card games. Two-thirds of these teams won’t be listed next week, …
Playoff spots are being clinched, hearts are being broken and some teams are just ready for it all to be over. A week from now they’ll be playing wild card games, so here are the penultimate power rankings of the regular season. First 4 1. (2/2/6/5/7/6/2/1/1/3/9/2/3/5/15) A’s: Stayed hot despite clinching the AL West. Plus …
Time is running out on the baseball season. Who’s rising at the right time and falling at the worst possible moment? It’s all here in our latest MLB power rankings. First 4 1. (1/7/10/5/8/9/4/5/5/8/7/7/7/12) Red Sox: Sweeping the Yankees is a cherry on top of this turnaround season. At least until the playoffs start. 2. …