From 1:07 PM to 1:08 AM ET yesterday there was nearly nonstop baseball. When it was all over the postseason picture became a little bit clearer although, as our favorite commentator says, you can't predict baseball, Suzyn.
Estimated Series Win Probabilities for Playoff TeamsUnsurprisingly, Cleveland and the 'Stros are heavy favorites to move on, with Cleveland starting to separate from the pack overall. The denizens of my home state, on the other hand, are collectively biting their nails as both the Red Sox and Yankees cling to fading hopes of a massive comeback.
World Championship Probabilities by Playoff Team over TimeThere's more than a 75% chance Boston won't repeat its performance-that-shall-not-be-named-from-13-years-ago. I'm not sad about it.
Estimated Probability of Discrete Series ResultsI am slightly more sad about the Yankees' chances since, to my dismay, they track closely with our wicked lame neighbors to the north.
Estimated Probability of Discrete Series ResultsIt's still too early to call Cubbies-Nats, of course, although postseason vet Jon Lester presents an intimidating matchup for the Nats' Gio Gonzalez.
Estimated Probability of Discrete Series ResultsThe Dodgers, who seemed destined for victory from the outset until a late-season slump, appear to have righted the ship so far.
Estimated Probability of Discrete Series ResultsOverall, we're in for some thrilling postseason baseball. Heavyweights and early postseason favorites Cleveland and Los Angeles crowd the likeliest outcomes list, but it's not a done deal by any stretch of the imagination.
Tune back in tomorrow for more of the things you just read here.
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