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
16 Best Photos From Marlins’ Emotional Jose Fernandez Ceremony On ‘Jose Day’
Share this: The baseball world suffered a devastating loss Sunday when 24-year-old budding star Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident. His Miami Marlins canceled their Sunday game against the Atlanta Braves in the wake of the incident, but decided to play Monday and begin their series with the visiting New York Mets. Before the game began, both teams honored Fernandez’s memory with a touching tribute. Here’s a recap of the ceremony, as well as the best 16 photos from the ceremony honoring No. 16. The ceremony began with a video tribute on the outfield video board set to “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” — except it was a sadder, slower version performed by what sounded like a ceremonial bugle, which is
Moto2™: MotorLand test
As well as Federal Oil Gresini Moto2, other teams present were fellow Sunday podium sitters Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS with Alex Marquez and Franco Morbidelli, as well as Garage Plus Interwetten, Idemitsu Honda Team Asia, Ajo Motorsport and reigning champion Johann Zarco, Dynavolt Intact GP, Speed Up Racing, QMMF Racing Team, Italtrans Racing Team, Tech 3 Racing, Petronas Raceline Malaysia and Tasca Racing Scuderia Moto2. Source link
Patriots Smother Texans With Special Teams In Dominant Thursday Night Win
by Zack Cox on Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 1:11AM 1,550 Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — Jamie Collins was the MVP of the New England Patriots’ Thursday night victory over the Houston Texans, racking up 14 tackles to go along with one interception and one pass breakup. But Ryan Allen was a very close second. Yes, the punter. Allen was phenomenal in New England’s 27-0 win, pinning Houston inside its own 20-yard line on each of his seven punts. In fact, the Texans finished the game without a single punt return yard — zero. Five of Allen’s punts were fair-caught, and two were downed by the Patriots’ coverage team, including one at the 5-yard line with less than seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. “Man, that was unbelievable,” Patriots special
Red Sox Wrap: Boston Wastes Rick Porcello’s Gem In 1-0 Loss To Orioles
Share this: BOSTON — Rick Porcello has gotten terrific run support all year, but the law of averages caught up to him Wednesday. The Red Sox right-hander dazzled the Baltimore Orioles in a stellar outing, but Orioles starter Kevin Gausman did him one better, shutting down Boston’s bats to hand the Sox a 1-0 loss in the teams’ series finale at Fenway Park. It was an opportunity wasted for the Red Sox, as both the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees lost Wednesday. Boston now holds a one-game lead over Baltimore in the American League East. Here’s how this one went down. GAME IN A WORDDuel. Porcello and Gausman both brought their A-games, combining to allow just one run on a total of eight hits in their respective
College Football Predictions: LSU, Clemson Among Alabama’s National Title Roadbl…
Share this: The Alabama Crimson Tide, much like the New England Patriots, have entered many seasons over the last decade as the favorites to be the last team standing as champions. That’s the case entering the 2016 college football season. The Crimson Tide are the favorites among many media members, fans and Las Vegas oddsmakers to win the College Football Playoff and claim back-to-back national championships. The Crimson Tide’s path to another title won’t be easy, though. The SEC schedule, as always, will be a tough challenge with games against ranked opponents such as LSU, Ole Miss, Tennessee and USC. Click to see five teams that could beat Alabama this season >> Photo and thumbnail photo via Matthew Emmons/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link