2016 mlb playoffs
Cuckolding, Roster Construction, October: Watching 'Major League' in 2016
When 'Major League' was released in 1989, Cleveland was only halfway through an epic championship drought. Surprisingly, the movie still feels fresh.
Knowing, Not-Knowing, October, And Letting Go: David Roth's Weak In Review
Baseball spends a great deal of time and effort trying to figure itself out, which is one of its charms. And then, in October, it's something else entirely.
Blue Jays-Rangers Rematch Is as Captivating a Series as It Gets
This is what we all wanted. And thanks to the Blue Jays' thrilling walk-off, wild-card win, we got it. Buckle up.
Getting To Yes With The New York Mets
For this year's New York Mets, every minute of October baseball is gravy. Hilarious, impossible, ridiculous gravy.
The Epic AL Wild-Card Game in Photos: Toronto's Day Started and Ended with a Smile
We compiled a collection of Blue Jays photos from the team's thrilling wild-card game victory over the Orioles.
The Blue Jays Delivered Another Signature October Moment
Between Bautista's bat flip and Encarnacion's walk-off homer to eliminate Baltimore in the wild-card game, Toronto has produced some ultra-dramatic playoff moments the last two seasons.
How the Giants Became Baseball’s Most Boring Dynasty
The San Francisco Giants front office has built baseball's closest thing to a dynasty while avoiding the kind of manager worship that plagues sports (and the Bay Area). It isn't sexy, but it works.
Encarnacion Hits Walk-Off Homer to Power Blue Jays past Orioles in Thrilling AL Wild-Card Game
Toronto beat Baltimore 5-2 in 11 innings in what was an instant postseason classic.