Have World Series-or-bust hopes for the 2024 postseason? Here's why your squad could be playing into November -- or make an early exit.
Starting with this week's wild-card series , it's sure to be another thrilling October of postseason baseball. We've got you covered with everything you need to know, from the first pitch of the playoffs to the final out of the World Series.
Note: World Series and matchup odds come from Doolittle's formula using power ratings as the basis for 10,000 simulations to determine the most likely outcomes.World Series odds: 19.4% | ESPN BET odds: +425Juan Soto Can we just pick the entire bullpen? No? Four relievers have won a World Series MVP so don't rule outis the obvious choice, his game hasn't translated to the postseason, with just two home runs in 124 at-bats. Let's go with Clase; if Cleveland wins, it's probably because he gets four World Series saves.The starting rotation isn't good enough. Cleveland posted the best bullpen ERA in baseball by a substantial margin. Clase has been the best closer in the majors.
ranking 23st in ERA and near the bottom in win probability added. The Royals, who enter the playoffs without a designated closer, tried bolstering the bullpen by acquiringand Hunter Harvey, two right-handers with high strikeout rates, before the trade deadline. Erceg was effective in a few roles, including closer, but Harvey was placed on the injured list after six appearances with Kansas City and won't pitch again in 2024.
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