The Playoffs Are Here!

And I'm as excited as these kids cheering on the Tigers at Briggs Stadium in Detroit seventy-three years ago. Here's to chilly afternoons and nights of languor and drama.

My fearless predictions:

American League
WC: Astros > Yankees
ALDS: Royals > Astros
ALDS: Blue Jays > Rangers
ALCS: Blue Jays > Royals

National League
WC: Cubs > Pirates
NLDS: Cubs > Cardinals
NLDS: Mets > Dodgers
NLCS: Mets > Cubs

World Series
Blue Jays > Mets in seven


Photo via The History Place.