MLB Playoffs and World Series Thread

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/10/dodgers-name-clayton-kershaw-starter-for-game-1.html
Dodgers Name Clayton Kershaw Starter For Game 1.
MLBTR

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020...ters-for-first-two-games-of-world-series.html
Rays Name Glasnow, Snell Starters For First Two Games Of World Series.
MLBTR

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-experts-2020-world-series-predictions
Experts pick World Series winner, MVP.
MLB.com

 

[kalinecountry]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2020/10/19/angel-vs-devil-whos-who-3/
ANGEL VS DEVIL ? WHO?S WHO?
Totally Tigers

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.blessyouboys.com/2020/1...rs-fans-tampa-bay-rays-vs-los-angeles-dodgers
Who’s your pick? The 2020 World Series rooting guide for Detroit Tigers fans.
The Tigers obviously aren’t in the World Series, but if you’re planning to watch baseball’s best face off, here’s how to choose a team.
BYBTB

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/riley-greene-world-series-superstitions
Superstitious Riley Greene hesitant to watch World Series.
Tigers official site

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/news/commissioner-manfred-open-letter-2020-world-series
An Open Letter from Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred. Gargle with cement.
MLB.com

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/news/rays-dodgers-2020-world-series-game-1-faq
World Series lineups, FAQ: FOX, 8 ET tonight.
MLB.com

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/news/world-series-2020-dodgers-rays-position-analysis
Who has World Series edge at each position?
MLB.com

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2020/10/20/21523827/dodgers-will-win-the-world-series
Why the Dodgers will win the World Series.
The Rays are a great team. The Dodgers are better.
BtBs

https://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2...rld-series-dodgers-favorites-odds-winning-mlb
Why the Rays will win the World Series.
The Rays have already beaten two great teams this October. The recipe for their first World Championship is right in front of us.
BtBs

https://www.pitcherlist.com/world-series-preview-los-angeles-dodgers-vs-tampa-bay-rays/
World Series Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Tampa Bay Rays.
All roads lead to this. Los Angeles. Tampa Bay. For the championship.
Pitcher List

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/locked-on-tigers/e/78726970?autoplay=true
Locked On Detroit Tigers Podcast: The Fall Classic Has Arrived. 19 minutes.
Episode Info:
Chris starts today’s Tigers podcast by actually talking about the Tigers.
He recaps Spencer Torkelson’s performance in the instructional league yesterday.
And in segment two he previews what should be a very entertaining World Series.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-win-world-series-game-1-2020
LA stars are out: 3 past MVPs drive G1 romp.
Kershaw, Bellinger, Betts lead statement win in bid for elusive title.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/mookie-betts-babe-ruth-world-series-feat
Betts & the Babe? Mookie dominates in G1.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/world-series-game-1-2020-recap
'Doing special things right now,' LA wins G1.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/clayton-kershaw-postseason-strikeouts-record
Kershaw moves into 2nd for postseason K's.
MLB.com

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-top-rays-8-3-world-series-opener/6002442002/
Kershaw, LA stars shine as Dodgers top Rays in World Series opener.
Detnews

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/kershaw...s-opener-while-dodgers-lineup-gets-its-kicks/
Kershaw Dominates in World Series Opener While Dodgers Lineup Gets Its Kicks.
Fangraphs

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id...-ride-clayton-kershaw-game-1-world-series-win
Los Angeles Dodgers ride Clayton Kershaw to Game 1 World Series win.
espn

 

[byco42]

I saw a 4-man OF last night for the first time this season, which indicates how much baseball I’ve watched in 2020.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlive.com/sports/2020/1...a-bay-rays-to-win-world-series-data-says.html
Michigan is rooting for the underdog Tampa Bay Rays to win World Series, data says.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/news/rays-dodgers-world-series-game-2-faq
TB-LA WS Game 2 lineups, FAQ (FOX, 8 ET).
MLB.com

 

[kalinecountry]

https://cybermetric.blogspot.com/2020/10/dodgers-rays-and-ops-differentials-rays.html
Dodgers, Rays and OPS differentials (A Rays victory would be historic upset).
Cybermetrics

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/locked-on-tigers/e/78752325?autoplay=true
Locked On Detroit Tigers Podcast: The Dominant Dodgers. 20 minutes.

Episode Info:
Chris is a bit all over the place in this episode. He starts in segment one by venting some frustrations following Rob Manfred?s comments from yesterday. And of course in segment two he recaps yesterday?s beatdown by the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/news/world-series-game-2-2020-recap
TB evens Series as 'Stable' fends off LA rally.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/rays-postseason-record-for-home-runs
Lowe ignites Rays' offense with two homers.
Tampa Bay has 'a lot more to prove' after knotting up Fall Classic.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/facts-and-figures-from-world-series-2020-game-2
G2 by the numbers: History for Seager, Snell.
MLB.com

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-hold-off-dodgers-6-4-even-series/3724569001/
Lowe homers twice, Rays hold off Dodgers 6-4 to even World Series.
Detnews

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id...e-homers-twice-game-2-win-los-angeles-dodgers
Tampa Bay Rays' Brandon Lowe homers twice in Game 2 win over Los Angeles Dodgers.
espn

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/locked-on-tigers/e/78790197?autoplay=true
Locked On Detroit Tigers Podcast: We Got A World Series. 19 minutes.

Episode Info:
The Rays evened things up last night after a great ball game. Chris rambles on about his frustration regarding the Dodgers bullpen management. In segment two he talks about the very exciting pitching matchup coming up in game 3.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/news/world-series-game-3-2020-recap
Relentless Dodgers pressuring Rays, up 2-1.
Behind brilliant Buehler, LA displays clutch 2-strike, 2-out production.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/walker-buehler-strikes-out-10-rays-in-game-3
Buehler spins 10-K gem: 'I enjoy doing this'.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-two-out-two-strike-hitting-in-world-series
Dodgers making history in 2-out situations.
MLB.com

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...ers-over-rays-6-2-2-1-series-lead/6018195002/
Buehler leads Dodgers over Rays 6-2 for 2-1 World Series lead.
Detnews

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id...ker-buehler-first-10-k-6-innings-world-series
Los Angeles Dodgers' Walker Buehler first with 10 K's in 6 innings of World Series.
espn

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id...ider-atop-dodgers-postseason-home-run-list-11
Justin Turner ties Duke Snider atop Dodgers' postseason home run list with 11.
espn

 

[sggatecl]

That was one of the craziest baseball finishes I've ever seen. Imagine being that pitcher and watching your team just throw/toss/boot the ball all over the place.

https://streamable.com/cluvmu

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/news/world-series-game-4-2020-recap
UNBELIEVABLE! Rays walk off in G4, tie WS.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-rays-final-play-breakdown-g4
What happened? Breakdown of final play.
MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/news/brett-phillips-world-series-game-4-reactions-and-celebrations
8 best reactions from wild Game 4 ending.
The craziest finish you'll ever see.
MLB.com

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id...ays-stun-dodgers-game-4-dramatic-finish-plate
Tampa Bay Rays stun Los Angeles Dodgers in World Series Game 4 on dramatic finish at plate.
espn

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id...t-phillips-revels-world-series-game-4-heroics
Tampa Bay Rays' Brett Phillips revels in World Series Game 4 heroics.
espn

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id...ame-rays-brain-trust-mlb-most-innovative-team
World Series 2020: How the Rays became the Rays. Inside the brain trust of MLB's most innovative team.
espn

 

[byco42]

That was one of the craziest baseball finishes I've ever seen. Imagine being that pitcher and watching your team just throw/toss/boot the ball all over the place.

https://streamable.com/cluvmu

Two classic examples of failing to do one thing at a time in a single play. However, how can their not be two errors on that play? Smith clearly booted an accurate throw.