As the Division Series draw to a close, Major League Baseball has decided to be proactive and address the issue of umpiring for the remainder of the postseason. “We realize that as the League Championship Series begin, more fans are worrying more about what disastrous calls might happen to affect the outcome of an important […]

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Phillies 2, Reds 0:  As advertised. Ugly games like Friday’s happen from time to time, but a no-hitter and a two-hit shutout in the other two pretty much mean that the “no one can stop the Phillies dominant pitching” narrative is a sound one.  The Phillies used relievers for only four innings this series. Brandon […]

Here’s a look at what the New York Yankees have done to the Minnesota Twins in their last four postseason series. Ugly, to say the least…unless you’re a Yankee fan. NOTE: circle sizes have been adjusted to more accurately reflect the scoring…

I know this is the time of year when we put salaries and contracts aside and just play some ball, but I can’t let it rest. Until baseball corrects the vast payroll disparities between teams, I’m going to keep making CASHCLOUDS. And probably for a long time!

Welcome to the results show for the “story” episode on “Dancing with the Playoff Stats.” Before we begin, I should introduce you to our new host—Craig Sager. Yes, he will occasionally be adding some colorful commentary for us. He will also bring you our Live Ugly Suits Probability. Now that we have that squared away… […]

The Phillies are clearly the more well-rounded team, but the Reds can slug with anyone. Of course, all of this was rendered inconsequential when Roy Halladay decided to be perfect.

Giants 1, Braves 0: Congratulations, Major League Baseball: a playoff game was decided by a blown call. Sure, Tim Lincecum struck out 14 dudes — and I don’t want to detract from what was a clearly dominant performance on his part — but he would have been in the dugout with his very nice no-decision […]

A look at how some of the Braves hitters have fared vs. Tim Lincecum in their careers. Lee and McCann have had the most success against The Freak…

Phillies 4, Reds 0: Joey Votto, after the game, explaining what it was like to face Roy Halladay:  “It’s like trying to hit nothing.” Someone is going to repeat that phrase at Halladay’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony. It will be written in his obituary. Some no-hitters don’t seem so impressive as you’re watching them. […]