Brian recaps Game 1 of the NLDS.

Atlanta Braves (90-72, NL East champs) vs. Houston Astros (89-73, NL Wild Card champs)

Back in the playoffs once again, the Yankees won an important game to start of the ALDS last night. Larry Mahnken shows just how big that was for New York, and how big Game Two is going to be for both teams.

Chicago White Sox (99-63, AL Central champs) vs. Boston Red Sox (95-67, AL Wild Card champs)

Brian discusses the Cardinals’ recent performance, their chances against the Padres, pitching woes, injuries, and the future.

Matt examines the reality behind the Angels’ reputation.

St. Louis Cardinals (100-62, NL Central champs) vs. San Diego Padres (82-80, NL West champs)

Is Momentum more important than being Good?

Dan takes another look at an aging sabermetric conclusion

Mostly Nationals in the Independence Day version of the report