![]() If Boston were to make it to the World Series then we know that they will still be playing baseball through at least October 29. That’s a long road for any team to navigate, but one Red Sox fans will be more than happy to travel as long as their team remains in the playoffs. Next: Price still worthy of being called an ace 23: NLCS Game 7 (if necessary), Fox or FS1 22: NLCS Game 6 (if necessary), Fox or FS1. ALCS Game 7 (if necessary), TBS 20: NLCS Game 5 (if necessary), Fox or FS1 Wild Card Games Division Series League Championship Series World Series So Friday, Oct. 19: NLCS Game 4, Fox or FS1. ALCS Game 5 (if necessary), TBS On Tuesday, MLB released the full schedule for the 2016 postseason. 18: NLCS Game 3, Fox or FS1. ALCS Game 4, TBS 15: ALCS Game 2, TBS. NLCS Game 1, Fox or FS1 10: both ALDS Game 4 (if necessary), TBS. Here’s how the MLB postseason dates line up from the Wild Card round through the World Series, along with the network that will broadcast each game. Teams that qualify for the postseason without the need of a tiebreaker can use this day to take a breather and line up their rotations. ![]() If Boston does qualify for the playoffs we at least have an idea of what days they will be playing, as MLB has released the 2016 postseason schedule.Īfter the regular season comes to a close there will be a day off to allow for any potential tiebreaker games. If they can’t hang on to the division crown then there remains a solid chance that the Red Sox can still make the postseason as a Wild Card team. ![]() They currently sit tied with the Toronto Blue Jays at the top of the AL East, with the Baltimore Orioles looming a mere two games behind them. Major League Baseball would never schedule a postseason game during such a throwaway time during daylight hours, I reasoned. It’s a bit too soon to say for sure, with the Red Sox locked in a tight divisional race. What we want to know is if this team will be participating in any playoff games this year. Will the Boston Red Sox still be playing in October? Well, the MLB regular season doesn’t end until October 2, so technically we can be assured that they will be. Expect some fireworks and playoff drama in this one.MLB has announced the 2016 postseason schedule, revealing the dates and network broadcasting each game for the Wild Card round through the World Series. On the Mets end, Noeh Syndergaard will have to live up to his godly moniker and overcome the pressure to deliver a solid game. Madison Bumgarner has shown vulnerability to Mets’ big hitter Yoenis Cespedes and Justin Ruggiano has lit him up for a few homers as well. The experience edge goes to the Giants who find ways to win on the strength of timely hitting, solid defense, and their aces delivering. San Francisco New York Mets, Sportsnet. Despite having home field advantage and winning the season series 4-3 against the Giants, the Mets find themselves +190 underdogs. Wednesday, Oct.5: National League Wild Card Game It will boil down to whichever team gets hot first and which team’s bullpen can outlast the other. This game could be a high-scoring game with both the Orioles and Jays boasting heavy bats and prolific hitters and both starting pitchers, Tillman for the Orioles, and Stroman for the Blue Jays have been lit up a few times by the opposing team. The Orioles are the playoffs’ biggest underdogs being as high as +2500 to win it all while the Blue Jays are the most favoured among the Wild Card teams at +850. Tuesday, Oct.4: American League Wild Card Gameīaltimore Toronto Blue Jays, Sportsnet. The Blue Jays opened as -150 favourites despite the Orioles edging them out in their regular season series, 6-5. It’s a pick’em between the Nationals and Dodgers, arguably the bracket’s closest match-up on paper. The World Series will begin on Tuesday, October 25th and be aired on FOX. The Mets’ opponent, the Giants are playoff monsters but face a steep climb to their fourth championship in seven seasons. Postseason play will begin with the American League Wild Card Game on TBS on Tuesday, October 4th. The Cubs who have the best odds according to books could end up rematching the Mets who swept them in the NLCS last time around. The Indians already get a tough test in the Red Sox who are one of the favourites to win the World Series. The Jays came back from a 2-0 series deficit to win and advance to ALCS. Interesting Scenarios: if the Blue Jays win their Wild Card game, this will set them up with a rematch to last year’s unbelievable series against the Texas Rangers.
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