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Cubs win! Cubs win!

It seemed both guaranteed and impossible at various points of this series, but the Cubs are the 2016 MLB Champions.

by Steven Martano
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2016 World Series: How the Cubs got here

Recounting how the Cubs broke a 71-year drought to end up in the World Series with a chance at even more history

by Anthony Rescan

2016 World Series: How the Indians got here

The “other” team in the World Series is pretty good too.

by Rob Rogacki

NLCS Game 5 was Zach Britton 2.0

Where was Kenley Jansen in the 8th inning?

by Austin Yamada

The postseason tactics of Dave Roberts are a mixed bag

Roberts has made some good decisions, but the mistakes outweigh them.

by Luis Torres

The Clayton Kershaw narrative can die only in the World Series

Will the narrative stay or will it go this year?

by Jen Mac Ramos
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How have some of the top starting pitchers of all-time fared in the postseason?

Obviously, pretty well.

by carltriano

NLCS Preview: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Two National League blue bloods battle for the right to take on the American League pennant winner in the World Series. A look at a couple of the things that will help put either team over the top.

by Anthony Rescan

The season-determining question — Urias or Hill?

The Dodgers are deciding between two options for their Game 5 starter, and the answer will determine their entire season.

by Austin Yamada

NL Wild Card Preview: Giants at Mets

Madison Bumgarner and Noah Syndergaard will face off in the 2016 NL Wild Card game. Good luck, hitters.

by Rob Rogacki

AL Wild Card Preview: Orioles at Blue Jays

The Blue Jays and Orioles nearly split 19 games this year. Their 20th meeting will decide who moves on to the ALDS.

by Rob Rogacki
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Five players who could be moved before Aug. 31st

If you thought trades were done, you thought wrong!

by Thomas Bennett
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The peak playoff odds for each team in 2015

A look back at the trajectory of every team's season.

by Henry Druschel

Why Salvador Perez deserved the World Series MVP

Perez had a great series, definitely, but the way the Royals are structured does not lend itself to individual awards.

by Kevin Ruprecht

Analyzing the Matt Harvey decision

Matt Harvey was successful in convincing Terry Collins to let him pitch the ninth inning. The move looks bad in hindsight, and all signs indicate that the Mets would have had a better chance of winning had Jeurys Familia started the inning.

by Nick Lampe
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The 2015 Mets, according to Beyond the Box Score

Taking a look back at the Mets most unconventional season via the articles here at Beyond the Box Score.

by Steven Martano

Marty's Musings: Kansas City Royals, World Champs

Words can't even describe the zaniness of the 2015 World Series; let's try it with numbers.

by Steven Martano

Chris Young's fastball is rising to the occasion

Chris Young throws an 86-88 mph four-seam fastball. Yordano Ventura throws a 95-98 mph fastball. Chris Young's fastball was better this year. Find out how.

by Dan Weigel

Can the Mets succeed against Wade Davis?

The Royals may have the best reliever in baseball. Can the Mets halt him in his tracks?

by Nicolas Stellini

Will the Royals or Mets be back in 2016?

Very few people expected the Royals or Mets to play in the World Series in 2015. Will either team be back in the Fall Classic a year from now or will they simply be one-hit wonders?

by Nick Lampe
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Marty's Musings: World Series time

It's the unlikeliest of World Series matchups. Pray for seven and enjoy the show.

by Steven Martano

Daniel Murphy's best Carlos Beltran impression

Daniel Murphy’s record setting postseason is one for the ages, but how similar is it to 2004 Carlos Beltran’s season?

by Steven Martano

Examining Jake Arrieta's subpar playoff starts

For the first time in months, Jake Arrieta was surprisingly average in back to back starts. Is there any reason for the Cubs to be worried?

by Nick Lampe

Marty's Musings, October 19th: LCS Edition

The Royals and Mets looked primed for the World Series match we all predicted. [shifty eyes]

by Steven Martano

Kris Bryant and the Cubs aren't done developing

The Cubs rookie was one of the best players in baseball this year, and he's not done getting better. Neither are his teammates.

by Nicolas Stellini
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Former starters are succeeding in the Cubs bullpen

The Cubs are getting huge bullpen contributions this postseason from former starters like Trevor Cahill, Travis Wood, and Clayton Richard.

by Nick Lampe
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The Mets' Game 5 pitching plan

The Mets have an unprecedented amount of elite pitching available for Game 5. How should they deploy their top arms in this sudden-death contest?

by Dan Weigel
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John Gibbons is losing the bullpen battle

Bullpen decisions are endlessly scrutinized in the playoffs, and while nothing has blown up in his face yet, John Gibbons appears to be taking a confusing and dangerous path.

by Henry Druschel
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Zack Greinke: sabermetric Cy Young candidate?

This weekend, an article described Zack Greinke's dedication to statistical preparation, and his in-game management of his fielders' positions. Let's attempt to recreate his process for his NLDS start against the Mets.

by Spencer Bingol

Why the Astros should not start Dallas Keuchel

Even though he is their ace.

by Kevin Ruprecht
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David Price should not have been used in game 4

There was little reason for John Gibbons to use David Price in a blowout game four of the ALCS. The numbers behind the questionable decision and what it means for the win-or-go-home game five.

by Steven Martano
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BtBS 2015 Postseason Poll

Our writers dare -- once again -- to dream the impossible dream and try to predict baseball.

by Bryan Cole

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