Balta1701 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 Updated post 1. Big series for the White Sox this weekend. Take 2/3 and you clinch the tiebreaker against the Rays. Take 1/3 and the tiebreaker falls to division records - the Rays currently have an advantage there, but the Rays will have more games to play against their division rivals upcoming. Get swept and the Rays clinch that tiebreaker, and move 7 games ahead in the standings on top of it. Sweep the Rays and the White Sox are 1 game out of the #1 seed with the tiebreaker in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 8/21 update: Sox now hold a 11.5 game lead over Cleveland, 13.5 over Detroit, with a magic number of 30. Tampa Bay has a 4 game lead over New York and 5.5 over Boston. Houston maintains a 2.5 game lead over Oakland. Yankees now lead the Wild Card race by 1 game over Oakland. Boston 0.5 out of the 2nd WC spot, Toronto 5.5 out Tampa leads the playoff seeding race by 2.5 over Houston and 3 over the Sox. In the NL, San Francisco's division lead over the Dodgers down to 1.5 games, and Cincinnati has tied San Diego for the 2nd WC spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 13 minutes ago, WhiteSoxFan1993 said: 8/21 update: Sox now hold a 11.5 game lead over Cleveland, 13.5 over Detroit, with a magic number of 30. Tampa Bay has a 4 game lead over New York and 5.5 over Boston. Houston maintains a 2.5 game lead over Oakland. Yankees now lead the Wild Card race by 1 game over Oakland. Boston 0.5 out of the 2nd WC spot, Toronto 5.5 out Tampa leads the playoff seeding race by 2.5 over Houston and 3 over the Sox. In the NL, San Francisco's division lead over the Dodgers down to 1.5 games, and Cincinnati has tied San Diego for the 2nd WC spot. Thanks for doing this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Potentially impacting the AL East and WC race: Sundays MIN/NYY and TEX/BOS very unlikely to get played due to a hurricane approaching the NE. Not sure why they aren't doing doubleheaders today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I just want to say I want the Yankees to miss the playoffs. Not because of them beating the Sox but to see that fanbase cry and cry in October 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 8/24 update: Sox now hold a 10 game lead over Cleveland, 12 over Detroit, with a magic number of 28. Tampa Bay has a 4 game lead over New York and 6.5 over Boston. Houston now has a 4.5 game lead over Oakland. Yankees now lead the Wild Card race by 2.5 games over Boston. Oakland is 2 games out of the 2nd WC spot, Seattle 3 out, Toronto 5.5 out Tampa leads the playoff seeding race by 4 over Houston and 5.5 over the Sox. In the NL, San Francisco's division lead over the Dodgers has edged back up to 2.5 games, and Cincinnati has taken a 1 game lead over San Diego for the 2nd WC spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 10:45 AM, TheTruth05 said: I just want to say I want the Yankees to miss the playoffs. Not because of them beating the Sox but to see that fanbase cry and cry in October same here but its not going to happen, hopefully we sweep them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 10:45 AM, TheTruth05 said: I just want to say I want the Yankees to miss the playoffs. Not because of them beating the Sox but to see that fanbase cry and cry in October You are gonna have to settle for the other bitches missing the playoffs, the Red Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 34 minutes ago, reiks12 said: same here but its not going to happen, hopefully we sweep them 3 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said: You are gonna have to settle for the other bitches missing the playoffs, the Red Sox Just hoping they are peaking now and struggle come October and lose the WC game but yea Red Sox missing is nice too. I think I dislike that fanbase more anyway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 20 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said: You are gonna have to settle for the other bitches missing the playoffs, the Red Sox You think Oakland will overtake Boston? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Just now, WhiteSoxFan1993 said: You think Oakland will overtake Boston? I do, after watching them against the Yankees last week I just think Boston is tripping hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 17 minutes ago, TheTruth05 said: Just hoping they are peaking now and struggle come October and lose the WC game but yea Red Sox missing is nice too. I think I dislike that fanbase more anyway I count losing the play-in game as “missing the playoffs” too, so I’m still holding out hope for the Yankees suffering that fate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Yankees on an 11 game winning streak fortified with LH power and an improved bullpen. I think the road to to the AL pennant will have to go through NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, tray said: Yankees on an 11 game winning streak fortified with LH power and an improved bullpen. I think the road to to the AL pennant will have to go through NY. I'd love to see Sale vs that lineup in a winner-take-all WC game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grinder Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 IIRC the magic numbers will start to post soon right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 10 minutes ago, The Grinder said: IIRC the magic numbers will start to post soon right? Its 28, and yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 8/27 update: Sox now hold a 9 game lead over Cleveland, 12.5 over Detroit, with a magic number of 27. Tampa Bay has a 4 game lead over New York and 7 over Boston. Houston now has a 5.5 game lead over Oakland. Yankees now lead the Wild Card race by 3 games over Boston. Oakland is 2.5 games out of the 2nd WC spot, Seattle 3.5 out, Toronto is likely no longer going to be mentioned. Tampa leads the playoff seeding race by 4 over Houston and 6 over the Sox. In the NL, San Francisco's division lead over the Dodgers has edged back up to 2.5 games, and Cincinnati has taken a 2 game lead over San Diego for the 2nd WC spot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 This weekend: Sox host Cubs Cleveland hosts Red Sox Houston at Texas Tampa at Baltimore Yankees at Oakland Increasing the lead over Cleveland seems likely but drawing closer to the other division leaders probably not happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 8/28: Sox now hold a 10 game lead over Cleveland, 12.5 over Detroit, with a magic number of 25. Tampa Bay has a 4 game lead over New York and 7 over Boston. Houston now has a 6.5 game lead over Oakland and 7.5 over Seattle. Yankees now lead the Wild Card race by 3 games over Boston. Oakland is 3.5 games out of the 2nd WC spot, Seattle 4.5 out. Tampa leads the playoff seeding race by 4 over Houston and 6 over the Sox. In the NL, San Francisco's division lead over the Dodgers is at 2.5 games, and Cincinnati has a 2 game lead over San Diego for the 2nd WC spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 8/29: Cleveland lost last night, so the Sox lead over Cleveland holds at 10 games, 12.5 over Detroit, with a magic number of 24. Tampa Bay has a 5 game lead over New York and 7 over Boston. Houston now has a 6.5 game lead over Oakland and 8.5 over Seattle. Yankees now lead the Wild Card race by 2 games over Boston. Oakland is 3.5 games out of the 2nd WC spot, Seattle 5.5 out. Tampa leads the playoff seeding race by 4 over Houston and 7 over the Sox. The #1 seed is pretty much out of reach now, so it's just a matter of trying to get past Houston to get home field in the ALDS. In the NL, San Francisco's division lead over the Dodgers is at 2.5 games, and Cincinnati has a 2 game lead over San Diego for the 2nd WC spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopek Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 18 minutes ago, WhiteSoxFan1993 said: 8/29: Tampa leads the playoff seeding race by 4 over Houston and 7 over the Sox. The #1 seed is pretty much out of reach now, so it's just a matter of trying to get past Houston to get home field in the ALDS. Based on lineup construction, I’d say it’s more hoping than trying. But whatever. Rest is good. Stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 8/30: Magic number is 23 Cleveland came back from 4-0 down to beat Boston last night, so the Sox lead over Cleveland holds at 10 games. Tampa Bay has a 6 game lead over New York and 8 over Boston. Houston now has a 5.5 game lead over Oakland and 7.5 over Seattle. Yankees now lead the Wild Card race by 2 games over Boston. Oakland is 2.5 games out of the 2nd WC spot, Seattle 4.5 out. Tampa leads the playoff seeding race by 5 over Houston and 7 over the Sox. In the NL, San Francisco's division lead over the Dodgers is at 2.5 games, and Cincinnati has a 1.5 game lead over San Diego for the 2nd WC spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Boston and Tampa play 7 times in next 10 days. Interesting to see how Sale will do in possibly 2 starts against Rays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, SCCWS said: Boston and Tampa play 7 times in next 10 days. Interesting to see how Sale will do in possibly 2 starts against Rays. So in order to help themselves, the Red Sox also have to help the Yankees. That must be a bit torturous for their fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Postseason schedule was announced last week. AL goes first…Wildcard game on Tuesday. Division series starts Thursday, October 7. If the Sox end up in Houston, the two home games are Sunday and Monday, 10/10 and 10/11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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