Share this: After the Boston Red Sox were crowned American League East champions Wednesday night, every division in Major League Baseball had been clinched. But that doesn’t mean the postseason seeding is even close to being determined yet. It’s still possible for division winners in both the AL and the National League to wind up tied with each other once the regular season ends Oct. 2. And in case that happens, MLB has some procedures in place to break the tie without any extra games. If two teams finish with the same record, home-field advantage will go to the team with the better head-to-head winning percentage from their 2016 matchups. If the two teams split their season series, then the team with the better
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Red Sox Notes: Home-Field Advantage Slipping Away After Boston’s Swept In New Yo…
Share this: The Boston Red Sox’s series in New York was a lot to take in. Tuesday saw the Yankees snap the Red Sox’s 11-game win streak before the New York won again in walk-off fashion Wednesday. However, the Red Sox also clinched the American League East on Wednesday and lost again 5-1 on Thursday while the Yankees officially were eliminated from playoff contention. It was weird, yes, but amid the chaos, the Red Sox were swept and now are losing ground in the race to the top of the AL. With the Red Sox at 92-67 and the Texas Rangers at 94-65 after Thursday with three games left for both teams to play, Boston can all but kiss that No. 1 seed goodbye. But there
Fantasy Football Week 4: Start, Sit Lineup Advice For Bengals Vs. Dolphins ‘Thur…
Share this: Week 4 of the NFL season kicks off with a “Thursday Night Football” matchup between a pair of AFC teams in the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins. If you’re not sure which players in this game are worth starting and sitting on your fantasy football team, then you’ve come to the right place. Here’s our fantasy advice for Bengals-Dolphins. Cincinnati BengalsQuarterback: Andy Dalton ranks fifth in the league in passing yards with 938, but he only has two touchdowns with two interceptions. He’s not worth starting in leagues that play one quarterback per week, unless your league awards bonus points for 300-yard games. Running Backs: Jeremy Hill is a must-start after totaling 150 yards and three touchdowns through three games. He ran for 97 yards and
Joe Kelly Didn’t Know Red Sox Clinched AL East When He Gave Up Grand Slam
Share this: Joe Kelly walked off the mound Wednesday night in New York thinking the Red Sox had just squandered a chance to lock up the American League East, when in reality, a celebration was about to take place inside the visitors’ clubhouse at Yankee Stadium. Kelly surrendered a walk-off grand slam to Mark Teixeira in the bottom of the ninth inning after Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel gave up a leadoff single followed by three straight walks. The agony of a 5-3 defeat was real, even if most of the blame could be pinned on Kimbrel, but the pain quickly turned to jubilation for Kelly when he realized the Red Sox already had clinched a division title by virtue of the
European Ryder Cup Team Challenges Heckler To Make Putt; He Answers In Big Way
Share this: Is it too late to add Dave Johnson to Team USA’s Ryder Cup squad? There’s no chance you know who Dave Johnson is — well, you might know a Dave Johnson, but not this guy — but he should be the next American hero. Johnson stole the show at the Ryder Cup on Thursday, one day before the actual international golf tournament got under way. The (presumably) American golf fan was taking in a practice round at Hazeltine National Golf Club where the Europeans were putting on one of the greens. Apparently Johnson was heckling the Euros (specifically Rory McIlroy, according to tweets), and the Europeans didn’t take too kindly to his jeers. So, they challenged Johnson to make the putt. Johnson made
Red Sox Get To Celebrate AL East Title At Yankee Stadium Despite Loss
Share this: The Boston Red Sox’s celebration of their 2016 American League East title was the weirdest to date. The Red Sox had a three-run lead over the New York Yankees heading into the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday with their closer Craig Kimbrel on the mound. The club already clinched the AL East shortly before thanks to the Baltimore Orioles’ 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, but it looked as though the Red Sox would take home their own win anyway. Instead, Kimbrel loaded the bases with no outs, Joe Kelly gave up a two-out grand slam to Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, and Boston ended up with a 5-3 loss. But the Red Sox still had celebrating to do after their
MLB Postseason Picture: Red Sox Clinch AL East, Still Would Play Indians
Share this: The 2016 Major League Baseball postseason picture had one major change Wednesday night. While the Red Sox remained as the American League’s No. 2 seed after losing to the New York Yankees 5-3, Boston clinched the AL East crown thanks to the Baltimore Orioles’ comeback victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. As a result, the Red Sox, Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers all have clinched their divisions, while the Blue Jays and Orioles remained in the AL Wild Card Game. The Detroit Tigers (one game behind) and Seattle Mariners (two games behind) still have excellent chances to overtake the O’s. The divisions already are decided in the National League, too, as the Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs all have clinched.