Can Rain Have a Major Effect on a Playoff Series? — Sports Survey of the Day
It was a wet night in the central United States. Both games in the NLCS and ALCS saw rain spoil their games, but does that have a big effect on play?
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Did You Watch the ALCS or the Presidential Debate? — Sports Survey of the Day
As much as we would like to believe that the world revolves around sports, there are other issues at hand. The 2012 presidential election might even be bigger than the baseball playoffs. Might.
Which Player’s Injury Is More Significant, Ray Lewis or Derek Jeter? — Sports Survey of the Day
Ray Lewis and Derek Jeter are both the longtime leaders of their respective teams, and now both are out until next year. Which player's injury is more significant?
Can a Team Win Without Its Captain? — Sports Survey of the Day
When a big-name player on your team goes down, it's makes things tougher—and that goes double in the postseason.
2012 NLCS Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Baseball's last two World Series champions face off for the National League pennant. The Cardinals and Giants advanced to the best-of-seven National League Championship Series by improbable and historic rallies over less-experienced opponents. Game 1 is set for Sunday night, as St. Louis' Lance Lynn opposes San Francisco's Madison Bumgarner at AT&T Park. Here's a preview of the 2012 NLCS:
2012 ALCS Preview: New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers
After each team defeated upstart opponents in the division series, the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers advanced to the best-of-seven American League Championship Series. Game 1 is set for Saturday night, as Detroit's Doug Fister opposes New York's Andy Pettitte at Yankee Stadium. Here's a preview of the 2012 ALCS:
Should Baseball’s Divison Series Be Best-of-Seven? — Sports Survey of the Day
The World Series is a best-of-seven matchup, as is the League Championship Series. So why not the divisional round?
2012 MLB Playoffs: Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants Advance to LCS
Two of baseball's final four teams are set after one division series in each league reached its conclusion on Thursday. The two remaining division series have their fifth and deciding games scheduled for Friday
Oakland A’s Pitcher Brave Comeback
October 11, 2012 The MLB playoffs are underway and we all have our favorite teams that we are rooting for to win. However, sometimes what happens in life puts in prospective how trivial sports can be. Don't get me wrong, I love sports, but the story of Oakland A's relief pitcher, Pat Neshek will make you put team allegiance aside.
What Are You Watching Tonight, Baseball Playoffs or Thursday-Night Football? — Sports Survey of the Day
Football long ago surpassed baseball as America's most popular sport. But with the baseball playoffs now in full swing, are people giving up a little football to watch some more baseball?