And The Benches Clear is a place for my [often unhinged] analysis, rants, predictions, and conspiracies in sports. October means it’s time for playoff baseball, and our latest issue breaks down everything you need to know.
An excerpt from ‘The Postseason Preview One’ :
“A lot has been on my mind in the two months I’ve been away. My drafts are littered with thoughts on Fernando Tatis Jr.’s tapeworm hitting 10 homers, Kevin Garnett’s case for the NBA keeping the one-and-done rule, and the lovechild of Blake Griffin-Rhoades.
Above all, one mystery plagues my consciousness – who poured the beer down Nestor’s pants?
Lager-soaked undies can only mean one thing: the dog days are over and meaningful baseball has arrived. The (expanded) 2022 MLB Postseason is here! Let’s dive into the 12 playoff teams [and the 3-4 who actually have a shot at winning this thing].
When it comes to winning in October, pitching is paramount. 1-2 studs on the mound and a lights-out bullpen can take your team to the promised land, while timely home runs could make or break your season in a second. Whether your squad dominated the regular season or barely snuck into the postseason, it’s going to take great managing and a little luck from the Baseball Gods to win it all.”
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