serious question... if, hypothetically, we were to face the wild card winner in the nlcs would we get home field because we won our division? or would they get it because they had a better record?
We get it because we won the division. The playoffs favor division winners until the World Series. I mentioned a while ago that the Rockies had a better record because they won game 163 and played a Phillies team that had one less win. In 2002, the Angels played the Twins in the ALCS. Angels had 99 wins while the Twins had 94. Twins had home field.
The same fans that were ripping Harvey to shreds and booing Cespedes just a week ago haha Best fans.....to laugh at
so true the ultimate fair weather fans personally, i'm glad syndegonad spouted off david cone did the same thing in 1988 hopefully it will produce the same result
Everyone on DSP is saying we would have home field against the WC winner in the LCS. But Alana Rizzo said the best record would get it. Idk
I'm going off by recent ('02 and '07). They might have changed it, but at the same time, no one in the MLB office has said anything about it.
Best record only applies if it is division winner vs. division winner for LCS. If it is division winner vs. wildcard, division winner has home field regardless of records
good for dee! Miami's Dee Gordon had three hits on the final day of the season to edge Washington's Bryce Harper for the NL batting title Sunday. Harper entered with a tiny edge, .330754 to .330606, but Gordon doubled on David Buchanan's first pitch of the game at Philadelphia, then homered and singled in his next two at-bats. Gordon's 3-for-4 day lifted his average to .333, while Harper's fell to .330 when he went 1-for-4 at the New York Mets. "It feels kind of surreal," Gordon said with a smile. "I don't think it hit me yet. It was an amazing feeling when I walked up the stairs and my teammates were ready and congratulating me. That felt really good." Gordon became the first NL player to lead the league in batting average (.333) and stolen bases (58) in the same season since Jackie Robinson did so in 1949, according to the Marlins citing the Elias Sports Bureau. "To be put in the same category as Jackie Robinson is pretty humbling," Gordon said. "I'm just thankful for the opportunity."
Congratulations to Dee Gordon for winning the batting title, he did what he needed to do. Also for leading the ML in SB again. Very impressive, no matter how individuals to try minimize your value. Miss you, Dee...just the beginning of a great career..
Nationals Fire Matt Williams By Steve Adams | October 5, 2015 at 10:17am CDT The Nationals dismissed manager Matt Williams earlier this morning, a source tells James Wagner of the Washington Post (Twitter link). Williams’ job security was widely believed to be tenuous at best following the team’s disappointing season and reports of communication issues.
2 years of underachieving might not have been all his fault but he had to go a lot of egos to juggle in that clubhouse
Dodgers trending up, down by Matt Borelli | Dodgers Nation — 20 minutes ago The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the final week of the regular season with a magic number of two to clinch the National League West as they traveled to San Francisco for the last time in 2015. After dropping the first game of the series in extra innings, they rebounded nicely on Tuesday and locked up their division for the third consecutive year. Splitting the series 2-2, Los Angeles returned home to close out the regular season against the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers swept the three-game series and in the process, clinched home-field advantage in the National League Division Series, with help from the Washington Nationals. With a 5-2 week, let’s look back at which players succeeded and those that didn’t during the seven-game span. TRENDING DOWN: Mike Bolsinger: In one start against the Giants last week, Bolsinger’s struggles in September continued. In just 3.1 innings pitched, he allowed six baserunners (four hits, two walks) and three earned runs while striking out seven batters. Though the strikeout total was encouraging, he gave up his eighth home run of the month, which to no surprise, contributed to an increase his ERA and FIP to 3.62 and 3.92, respectively, on the year. Chase Utley: Appearing in five games (four starts), Utley couldn’t find a rhythm. Over 17 plate appearances, he reached base just twice (one single, one walk). With the rough week, his batting average as a Dodger dipped to .202. Yasmani Grandal: Getting four starts last week (five games), Grandal failed to record a hit. In 17 plate appearances, he reached base three times, all via walk — amounting to a .176 on-base percentage. Since Aug. 1, his on-base-plus-slugging saw a steep decline from .915 to .756. TRENDING UP: Clayton Kershaw: Needing one win against the Giants in order to clinch the NL West, Kershaw was nearly perfect. In nine shutout innings, he allowed just two baserunners (one single, one walk), and registered 13 strikeouts — assuring a celebration at AT&T Park. On Sunday, Kershaw made a final tuneup start of the regular season, striking out seven in 3.2 innings without allowing a run. He completed his 2015 campaign with a 2.13 ERA while also leading the Majors in innings pitched (232.2) and strikeouts (301). Zack Greinke: Making two starts last week, one each against the Giants and Padres, Greinke solidified his case for a second career Cy Young award. In 15 combined innings, he allowed three earned runs on eight hits while striking out 15 batters. He ends the regular season with a 1.66 ERA, the lowest for a qualified pitcher since 1995 (Greg Maddux, 1.63). Brett Anderson and Alex Wood: With the number three spot in the NLDS rotation still up for grabs, both Anderson and Wood contributed with quality starts this past week. The two combined to allow four earned runs over 14.2 innings pitched (2.45 ERA), with seven strikeouts to just one walk. It will be interesting to see which ground ball specialist gets the nod. HONORABLE MENTION: Corey Seager: Starting in six of seven games last week, Seager totaled two walks and eight hits, including a home run on Sunday. A.J. Ellis: Picking up nine at-bats last week, Ellis homered on Tuesday and tallied four overall hits. Andre Ethier: Receiving four starts (six games), Ethier produced three extra-base hits, including a pair of triples in San Francisco. Justin Turner: In four starts last week, Turner went 4-for-13 (.308 batting average) with a home run and three RBIs.