The match ups are set with the exception of who will face the Boston Red Sox.  They face the winner of the Yankees and A’s set to play tonight. Let’s take a look at what to expect in this round of the playoffs.

Cleveland Indians versus Houston Astros

The Indians were winners of the AL Central with a record of 91-71. They take on the Astros, who posted the second best record in the league at 103-59. Houston holds a +28 to +16 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator.  ... 

The MLB season winds down and the playoffs are just around the corner. Here’s some of the match ups to consider this weekend. Note that all information is for games played through September 24.

St. Louis Cardinals versus Chicago Cubs

The Cubs hold a narrow margin over the Brewers in the NL Central, while the Cardinals try to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Cubs hold a +27 to +25 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator, while both teams are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Basing bets strictly on favorite/underdog status is not wise in this series because  ... 

Entering the final two weeks of the season and there are still playoff positions yet to be determined. Here’s some of the key match ups for September 21 – 23. Note that all information is for games played through September 17.

Boston Red Sox versus Cleveland Indians

The Red Sox enter with the best record in the Major Leagues, while the Indians are the AL Central champions. The Red Sox hold a +29 to +19 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “ice cold up” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Indians are the 10th most unstable  ... 

With just a few weeks remaining in the regular season, the playoff picture is coming more into focus. However, teams can still jockey for position, so every series is important. Here’s what’s on tap for the weekend of September 14-16. Note that all information is for games played through September 11.

Washington Nationals versus Atlanta Braves

In this NL East match up, the first place Braves look to move closer to wrapping up the division. They hold a +24 to +11 advantage over the Nationals on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “ice cold down” on the Team  ... 

With the MLB season down to it’s final few weeks, there are still many questions concerning the playoff picture. Here’s some of the top match ups for this weekend. Note all information is for games played through September 3.

Houston Astros versus Boston Red Sox

In what could be a playoff preview, the AL West leading Astros look to take down the best team in the Major Leagues. The Red Sox hold a narrow +28 to +27 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator. Having won just five of their last ten, the Red Sox are “average up” on the Team  ... 

With just over a month left in the MLB season, numerous teams remain in contention for a playoff berth. Check out some of the top match ups for the weekend of August 31 – September 2. Note that all information is for games played through Monday, August 27.

Milwaukee Brewers versus Washington Nationals

Both teams enter in third place in their respective divisions. Milwaukee holds a +20 to +13 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator, which both teams are 5-5 over their last ten games.  Favorite/underdog status should be considered marginally as both teams are among the most unstable in  ... 

As we approach the final month of the MLB season, the pennant races are heating up. Here’s some of what’s in store for the weekend of August 24-26. Note that all information is for games played through August 21.

Philadelphia Phillies versus Toronto Blue Jays

Despite very mediocre play lately, the Phillies remain within striking distance in the NL East. They are +24 on the Power Ranking Indicator, although showing a downward trend on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Blue Jays are 12 games under .500, but are 5-5 over their last ten. They are +5 on the Power Ranking  ... 

Four of the six MLB divisions have teams within two games of first place. As the final quarter of the season approaches, every series become increasingly important. Here’s some of the match ups for the weekend of August 17 – 19. Note that all information is for games played through August 14.

Chicago Cubs versus Pittsburgh Pirates

The Cubs hold a two-game lead in the NL Central, while the Pirates look to close the gap in the division. Chicago holds a +24 to +15 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Pittsburgh is 4-6 over the last ten games and are  ... 

With a little less than a third of the baseball season remaining, the divisional and wild card races are heating up. Here’s some of the more interesting match ups for the weekend of August 10-12. Note that all information is for games played through August 7.

Washington Nationals versus Chicago Cubs

Washington looks to maintain within striking distance in the NL East, while the Cubs hold a small lead over the Brewers in the NL Central. Chicago holds a +21 to +16 advantage over the Nationals on the Power Ranking Indicator and both clubs are 6-4 over their last ten  ... 

As we enter the dog days of summer, the MLB races are heating up.  Here’s some of the match ups to keep an eye on this weekend. Note all information is for games played through July 24.

Los Angeles Dodgers versus Atlanta Braves

The Dodgers continue to battle the Diamondbacks in the NL West, while the Braves look to keep pace with the Phillies in the NL East. Not a surprise, the two teams are nearly identical on the oscillators. Los Angeles holds a slim +21 to +20 edge on the Power Ranking indicator and “average up” versus “average” on  ...