The battle for the best franchise ever

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Chicago White Sox (86-76) vs. Minnesota Twins (90-72)
ChW 1 at Min 4
ChW 0 at Min 6
Min 1 at ChW 7
Min 11 at ChW 4
Min 2 at ChW 4
ChW 1 at Min 4
Minnesota wins series 4-2

Texas Rangers (87-77) vs. New York Yankees (138-24)
Tex 3 at NYY 7
Tex 9 at NYY 14
NYY 2 at Tex 3
NYY 5 at Tex 6
NYY 7 at Tex 2
Tex 7 at NYY 3
Tex 10 at NYY 12
New York wins series 4-3

New York Mets (94-68) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (97-65)
NYM 0 at LA 18
NYM 3 at LA 1
LA 8 at NYM 1
LA 12 at NYM 3
LA 3 at NYM 2 (11)
Los Angeles wins series 4-1

Pittsburgh Pirates (91-71) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (99-63)
Pit 1 at Arz 0
Pit 4 at Arz 9
Arz 5 at Pit 4 (10)
Arz 5 at Pit 2
Arz 0 at Pit 3
Pit 6 at Arz 3 (10)
Pit 3 at Arz 6
Arizona wins series 4-3

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Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees
Min 4 at NYY 6
Min 1 at NYY 6
NYY 6 at Min 5
NYY 5 at Min 4
New York wins series 4-0

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
LA 5 at Arz 3 (11)
LA 7 at Arz 10
Arz 4 at LA 2
Arz 7 at LA 2
Arz 5 at LA 1
Arizona wins series 4-1

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This year's World Series is a rematch of two years ago, when the Yankees defeated the Diamondbacks 4 games to 2. This is the Yankees' 3rd World Series appearance, and also their 3rd in a row. It's also the Diamondbacks' 3rd World Series appearance, and they are still looking for their first championship. The Yankees are going for their third championship.

Game 1: Arizona 1 at New York 6
Game 2: Arizona 3 at New York 4 (11)
Game 3: New York 2 at Arizona 7
Game 4: New York 10 at Arizona 3
Game 5: New York 5 at Arizona 0
New York wins series 4-1

2113 World Series Champions: New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have won their 3rd World Series title, equaling the Cleveland Indians. It's also their third consecutive title. The American League is now an astonishing 11-2 in the World Series. The Yankees have become a true dynasty.

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Points after 13 seasons:

Anaheim Angels 50
Arizona Diamondbacks 310
Atlanta Braves 180
Baltimore Orioles 40
Boston Red Sox 400
Chicago Cubs 40
Chicago White Sox 150
Cincinnati Reds 50
Cleveland Indians 695
Colorado Rockies 115
Detroit Tigers 95
Florida Marlins 0
Hartford Whalers 130
Houston Astros 370
Kansas City Royals 160
Las Vegas Aces 220
Los Angeles Dodgers 160
Milwaukee Brewers 100
Minnesota Twins 105
Montreal Expos 0
New Orleans Jazz 0
New York Mets 530
New York Yankees 330
Oakland Athletics 90
Philadelphia Phillies 55
Pittsburgh Pirates 210
Portland Pilots 0
San Antonio Roadrunners 55
San Diego Padres 50
San Francisco Giants 180
Seattle Mariners 270
St. Louis Cardinals 100
Tampa Bay Rays 245
Texas Rangers 100
Toronto Blue Jays 120
Washington Nationals 220

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American League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 New York Yankees 122 40 .753 - 122-40 0 67-14 55-26 7-3 20-14 Clinched W6 8-2 Minnesota Twins 112 50 .691 10.0 106-56 6 63-18 49-32 10-11 38-25 W4 7-3 Texas Rangers 92 70 .568 30.0 88-74 4 53-28 39-42 7-4 24-18 L2 6-4 Detroit Tigers 89 73 .549 33.0 88-74 1 46-35 43-38 7-13 25-22 W1 4-6 Cleveland Indians 86 76 .531 36.0 78-84 8 45-36 41-40 9-12 31-21 W4 6-4 Hartford Whalers 86 76 .531 36.0 84-78 2 49-32 37-44 10-8 23-24 L3 4-6 Baltimore Orioles 85 77 .525 37.0 82-80 3 48-33 37-44 8-7 30-30 L3 4-6 Seattle Mariners 84 78 .519 38.0 86-76 -2 43-38 41-40 12-6 25-25 L1 4-6 Boston Red Sox 82 80 .506 40.0 81-81 1 45-36 37-44 9-6 24-26 W2 6-4 Oakland Athletics 82 80 .506 40.0 80-82 2 46-35 36-45 13-9 23-21 W4 8-2 Tampa Bay Rays 76 86 .469 46.0 77-85 -1 40-41 36-45 9-10 20-19 L5 3-7 Kansas City Royals 73 89 .451 49.0 74-88 -1 37-44 36-45 5-6 19-24 L2 3-7 Anaheim Angels 70 92 .432 52.0 72-90 -2 45-36 25-56 5-9 19-21 W2 4-6 Toronto Blue Jays 68 94 .420 54.0 64-98 4 41-40 27-54 7-8 28-28 L2 5-5 New Orleans Jazz 67 95 .414 55.0 70-92 -3 41-40 26-55 4-7 24-25 W3 6-4 Chicago White Sox 65 97 .401 57.0 73-89 -8 36-45 29-52 6-9 17-26 L3 3-7 Portland Pilots 63 99 .389 59.0 68-94 -5 29-52 34-47 9-6 14-26 L3 4-6 San Antonio Roadrunners 56 106 .346 66.0 61-101 -5 31-50 25-56 7-10 18-27 W2 5-5

National League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 New York Mets 116 46 .716 - 113-49 3 64-17 52-29 6-5 26-19 Clinched L1 5-5 Los Angeles Dodgers 103 59 .636 13.0 102-60 1 57-24 46-35 11-3 29-22 L1 6-4 Arizona Diamondbacks 102 60 .630 14.0 103-59 -1 57-24 45-36 7-8 25-19 W1 5-5 Philadelphia Phillies 89 73 .549 27.0 88-74 1 50-31 39-42 7-5 26-21 L1 5-5 Las Vegas Aces 86 76 .531 30.0 87-75 -1 48-33 38-43 9-11 27-25 W1 8-2 Pittsburgh Pirates 85 77 .525 31.0 81-81 4 46-35 39-42 5-6 18-20 W2 4-6 Milwaukee Brewers 82 80 .506 34.0 81-81 1 41-40 41-40 6-5 23-26 W3 6-4 San Francisco Giants 81 81 .500 35.0 77-85 4 43-38 38-43 5-4 27-15 W1 7-3 Chicago Cubs 78 84 .481 38.0 85-77 -7 41-40 37-44 6-9 14-24 L1 5-5 Houston Astros 78 84 .481 38.0 78-84 0 38-43 40-41 12-6 24-23 W1 4-6 Cincinnati Reds 76 86 .469 40.0 78-84 -2 46-35 30-51 3-7 12-23 L1 5-5 Florida Marlins 75 87 .463 41.0 77-85 -2 43-38 32-49 3-7 24-35 L1 5-5 Washington Nationals 75 87 .463 41.0 70-92 5 42-39 33-48 5-5 29-19 L2 4-6 St. Louis Cardinals 73 89 .451 43.0 72-90 1 39-42 34-47 7-3 25-27 W1 5-5 Colorado Rockies 68 94 .420 48.0 68-94 0 34-47 34-47 6-7 22-19 W1 5-5 San Diego Padres 65 97 .401 51.0 72-90 -7 36-45 29-52 4-7 17-25 L6 2-8 Atlanta Braves 64 98 .395 52.0 62-100 2 36-45 28-53 8-10 21-21 L1 5-5 Montreal Expos 62 100 .383 54.0 63-99 -1 32-49 30-51 8-10 20-26 W1 4-6

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Texas Rangers (92-70) vs. Minnesota Twins (112-50)
Tex 2 at Min 6
Tex 5 at Min 2
Min 8 at Tex 3
Min 6 at Tex 2
Min 3 at Tex 13
Tex 1 at Min 2
Minnesota wins series 4-2

Detroit Tigers (89-73) vs. New York Yankees (122-40)
Det 2 at NYY 11
Det 4 at NYY 5
NYY 0 at Det 5
NYY 17 at Det 3
NYY 4 at Det 2
New York wins series 4-1

Arizona Diamondbacks (102-60) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (103-59)
Arz 7 at LA 4
Arz 2 at LA 3
LA 3 at Arz 4
LA 11 at Arz 1
LA 3 at Arz 6
Arz 6 at LA 7 (11)
Arz 7 at LA 11
Los Angeles wins series 4-3

Philadelphia Phillies (89-73) vs. New York Mets (116-46)
Phi 6 at NYM 11
Phi 2 at NYM 4
NYM 8 at Phi 6
NYM 6 at Phi 4
New York wins series 4-0

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Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees
Min 2 at NYY 1
Min 4 at NYY 9
NYY 6 at Min 3
NYY 10 at Min 3
NYY 2 at Min 5
Min 2 at NYY 6
New York wins series 4-2

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets
LA 4 at NYM 6
LA 8 at NYM 2
NYM 10 at LA 1
NYM 1 at LA 6
NYM 0 at LA 3
LA 7 at NYM 5
Los Angeles wins series 4-2

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For the 2114 World Series, a familiar 20th century rivalry is renewed: Yankees vs. Dodgers. In 22nd century baseball, it is the first World Series appearance for Los Angeles. For the New York Yankees, it is their 4th consecutive appearance and they are trying to win their 4th title in a row.

Game 1: Los Angeles 5 at New York 8
Game 2: Los Angeles 4 at New York 16
Game 3: New York 8 at Los Angeles 1
Game 4: New York 12 at Los Angeles 3
New York wins series 4-0

2114 World Series Champions: New York Yankees

The Yankees swept the Dodgers to continue their amazing dynasty. New York outscored Los Angeles 44-13 in the sweep. The Yankees have won four World Series in a row, and have passed Cleveland for the most championships ever. The American League is now 12-2 in the Fall Classic.

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Lg LgAvg LgERA Champion Year Champion LgERA LgAvg Lg AL .261 4.43 Cleveland Indians 2101 Washington Nationals 4.37 .260 NL AL .259 4.25 Cleveland Indians 2102 St. Louis Cardinals 4.22 .258 NL AL .255 4.22 Hartford Whalers 2103 Pittsburgh Pirates 4.31 .262 NL AL .257 4.25 Toronto Blue Jays 2104 Colorado Rockies 4.46 .262 NL AL .257 4.25 Boston Red Sox 2105 San Francisco Giants 4.39 .263 NL AL .257 4.21 Kansas City Royals 2106 Arizona Diamondbacks 4.31 .261 NL AL .260 4.34 Tampa Bay Rays 2107 New York Mets 4.19 .258 NL AL .259 4.41 Boston Red Sox 2108 Las Vegas Aces 4.36 .263 NL AL .260 4.47 Cleveland Indians 2109 Atlanta Braves 4.37 .259 NL AL .262 4.48 Cleveland Indians 2110 Atlanta Braves 4.33 .259 NL AL .257 4.30 New York Yankees 2111 Arizona Diamondbacks 4.48 .260 NL AL .256 4.32 New York Yankees 2112 New York Mets 4.44 .258 NL AL .255 4.33 New York Yankees 2113 Arizona Diamondbacks 4.27 .254 NL AL .255 4.34 New York Yankees 2114 Los Angeles Dodgers 4.32 .254 NL Bold denotes World Series Champion

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Points after 14 seasons

Anaheim Angels 50
Arizona Diamondbacks 360
Atlanta Braves 180
Baltimore Orioles 40
Boston Red Sox 400
Chicago Cubs 40
Chicago White Sox 150
Cincinnati Reds 50
Cleveland Indians 695
Colorado Rockies 115
Detroit Tigers 145
Florida Marlins 0
Hartford Whalers 130
Houston Astros 370
Kansas City Royals 160
Las Vegas Aces 220
Los Angeles Dodgers 225
Milwaukee Brewers 100
Minnesota Twins 160
Montreal Expos 0
New Orleans Jazz 0
New York Mets 595
New York Yankees 420
Oakland Athletics 90
Philadelphia Phillies 105
Pittsburgh Pirates 210
Portland Pilots 0
San Antonio Roadrunners 55
San Diego Padres 50
San Francisco Giants 180
Seattle Mariners 270
St. Louis Cardinals 100
Tampa Bay Rays 245
Texas Rangers 150
Toronto Blue Jays 120
Washington Nationals 220

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Major League Baseball is happy to announce the arrival of four new franchises over the next two seasons.

In 2115, the Carolina Storm, based in Raleigh, NC, and the Utah Grizzlies, based in Salt Lake City, UT, will begin operations. They will play in the National League.

In 2116, be prepared to say hello to the Buffalo Wings, based in Buffalo, NY, and the Jacksonville Suns, based in Jacksonville, FL. They will play in the American League.


Here are the major candidates for the next wave of expansion within the next ten years:
Newark, NJ
Oklahoma City, OK
Honolulu, HI
Nashville, TN
Memphis, TN
Sacramento, CA
Vancouver, BC
Birmingham, AL
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Indianapolis, IN
Louisville, KY
Albuquerque, NM
Omaha, NE
Providence, RI
Edmonton, AB
Calgary, AB

A long list of choices here. Only four will be lucky enough to have an MLB franchise.

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American League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Hartford Whalers 123 39 .759 - 125-37 -2 62-19 61-20 8-2 22-14 Clinched W1 6-4 New York Yankees 122 40 .753 1.0 119-43 3 66-15 56-25 5-3 23-11 W1 5-5 Seattle Mariners 96 66 .593 27.0 95-67 1 51-30 45-36 6-11 33-17 L1 4-6 Boston Red Sox 96 67 .589 27.5 96-67 0 53-29 43-38 7-5 26-30 W2 8-2 Portland Pilots 95 68 .583 28.5 93-70 2 55-26 40-42 11-3 27-22 L1 5-5 Baltimore Orioles 87 75 .537 36.0 88-74 -1 47-34 40-41 10-7 25-23 W2 6-4 Detroit Tigers 86 76 .531 37.0 89-73 -3 45-36 41-40 7-8 19-31 L1 5-5 Minnesota Twins 84 78 .519 39.0 79-83 5 51-30 33-48 7-3 32-21 L1 6-4 Tampa Bay Rays 77 85 .475 46.0 77-85 0 41-40 36-45 7-9 23-35 W1 6-4 Chicago White Sox 73 89 .451 50.0 75-87 -2 42-39 31-50 5-6 27-29 W1 2-8 New Orleans Jazz 71 91 .438 52.0 64-98 7 38-43 33-48 8-8 27-21 L1 7-3 San Antonio Roadrunners 71 91 .438 52.0 68-94 3 42-39 29-52 13-9 31-22 L1 5-5 Texas Rangers 70 92 .432 53.0 69-93 1 43-38 27-54 11-9 20-19 L1 5-5 Cleveland Indians 69 93 .426 54.0 67-95 2 32-49 37-44 9-8 20-25 L2 3-7 Anaheim Angels 68 94 .420 55.0 64-98 4 37-44 31-50 4-7 24-23 W2 5-5 Kansas City Royals 66 96 .407 57.0 70-92 -4 44-37 22-59 4-9 24-36 L1 6-4 Toronto Blue Jays 55 107 .340 68.0 55-107 0 34-47 21-60 5-11 15-22 L2 4-6 Oakland Athletics 50 112 .309 73.0 56-106 -6 23-58 27-54 3-12 15-32 W1 2-8

National League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Arizona Diamondbacks 113 50 .693 - 105-58 8 61-20 52-30 9-7 41-22 Clinched W1 6-4 New York Mets 112 51 .687 1.0 114-49 -2 59-23 53-28 13-4 24-21 L3 4-6 Philadelphia Phillies 101 61 .623 11.5 99-63 2 54-27 47-34 11-6 24-20 W1 5-5 St. Louis Cardinals 93 69 .574 19.5 91-71 2 50-31 43-38 7-9 26-25 W2 6-4 Milwaukee Brewers 90 72 .556 22.5 85-77 5 52-29 38-43 18-12 33-26 W3 8-2 Pittsburgh Pirates 89 73 .549 23.5 87-75 2 49-32 40-41 14-10 30-25 W3 4-6 Los Angeles Dodgers 87 75 .537 25.5 93-69 -6 44-37 43-38 8-6 23-21 L1 4-6 Las Vegas Aces 83 79 .512 29.5 81-81 2 46-35 37-44 12-10 23-25 L2 4-6 Cincinnati Reds 78 84 .481 34.5 84-78 -6 34-47 44-37 8-4 22-28 L1 5-5 Montreal Expos 76 86 .469 36.5 77-85 -1 38-43 38-43 5-5 22-18 W1 5-5 San Diego Padres 76 86 .469 36.5 73-89 3 45-36 31-50 14-14 25-29 W1 7-3 Washington Nationals 75 87 .463 37.5 84-78 -9 41-40 34-47 4-9 20-25 W2 6-4 Utah Grizzlies 74 88 .457 38.5 75-87 -1 41-40 33-48 4-8 22-29 L3 2-8 Florida Marlins 73 89 .451 39.5 71-91 2 43-38 30-51 9-9 25-25 W2 7-3 Houston Astros 73 89 .451 39.5 74-88 -1 41-40 32-49 14-6 29-31 L2 5-5 San Francisco Giants 73 89 .451 39.5 71-91 2 41-40 32-49 6-12 24-29 W4 5-5 Chicago Cubs 71 91 .438 41.5 74-88 -3 37-44 34-47 6-11 22-26 L3 3-7 Carolina Storm 66 96 .407 46.5 71-91 -5 31-50 35-46 8-13 23-31 W4 6-4 Atlanta Braves 61 101 .377 51.5 58-104 3 38-43 23-58 4-13 25-29 L3 4-6 Colorado Rockies 57 105 .352 55.5 59-103 -2 34-47 23-58 6-12 25-23 L4 4-6

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Seattle Mariners (96-66) vs. New York Yankees (122-40)
Sea 6 at NYY 9
Sea 2 at NYY 0
NYY 6 at Sea 8
NYY 4 at Sea 2
NYY 6 at Sea 11
Sea 3 at NYY 12
Sea 5 at NYY 8
New York wins series 4-3

Boston Red Sox (96-67) vs. Hartford Whalers (123-39)
Bos 5 at Hfd 3
Bos 9 at Hfd 2
Hfd 5 at Bos 3
Hfd 9 at Bos 7 (10)
Hfd 2 at Bos 3
Bos 2 at Hfd 18
Bos 0 at Hfd 16
Hartford wins series 4-3

Philadelphia Phillies (101-61) vs. New York Mets (112-51)
Phi 2 at NYM 5
Phi 0 at NYM 11
NYM 7 at Phi 1
NYM 6 at Phi 7
NYM 1 at Phi 3
Phi 11 at NYM 6
Phi 4 at NYM 6
New York wins series 4-3

St. Louis Cardinals (93-69) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (113-50)
StL 7 at Arz 10
StL 2 at Arz 10
Arz 4 at StL 0
Arz 1 at StL 7
Arz 6 at StL 2
Arizona wins series 4-1

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New York Yankees vs. Hartford Whalers
NYY 4 at Hfd 2
NYY 9 at Hfd 8
Hfd 4 at NYY 5 (10)
Hfd 5 at NYY 17
New York wins series 4-0

New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
NYM 16 at Arz 6
NYM 2 at Arz 3
Arz 12 at NYM 8
Arz 10 at NYM 8
Arz 0 at NYM 1
NYM 13 at Arz 9
NYM 6 at Arz 3
New York wins series 4-3

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It's the Subway Series again. Here we have a rematch of the 2112 World Series where the Yankees beat the Mets in five games. We all know the Yankees' story. The Yankees are going for their fifth consecutive World Series title. The Mets are trying to rewrite history. It's their third trip to the World Series and their eleventh postseason appearance, but they're still looking for their first championship.

Game 1:

New York Mets	0	0	0	0	3	1	1	0	0	5	12	1
New York Yankees	0	0	6	0	1	0	1	0	X	8	8	1

Yankees lead series 1-0

Game 2:

New York Mets	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	3	0	6	7	1
New York Yankees	3	0	4	2	0	0	0	0	X	9	8	0

Yankees lead series 2-0

Game 3:

New York Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	3	4	1
New York Mets	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0

Yankees lead series 3-0

Game 4:

New York Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	3	9	1
New York Mets	0	0	0	4	5	0	0	0	X	9	11	0

Yankees lead series 3-1

Game 5:

New York Yankees	0	0	0	3	1	0	1	0	0	5	7	1
New York Mets	2	0	2	0	2	0	4	0	X	10	12	1

Yankees lead series 3-2

Game 6:

New York Mets	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	0
New York Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	X	4	5	0

Yankees win series 4-2


2115 World Series Champions: New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have done it again! They are champions for the 5th straight time! And once again, the New York Mets' season has ended in frustration.

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Point Standings after 15 seasons

Anaheim Angels 50
Arizona Diamondbacks 425
Atlanta Braves 180
Baltimore Orioles 40
Boston Red Sox 450
Chicago Cubs 40
Chicago White Sox 150
Cincinnati Reds 50
Cleveland Indians 695
Colorado Rockies 115
Detroit Tigers 145
Florida Marlins 0
Hartford Whalers 195
Houston Astros 370
Kansas City Royals 160
Las Vegas Aces 220
Los Angeles Dodgers 225
Milwaukee Brewers 100
Minnesota Twins 160
Montreal Expos 0
New Orleans Jazz 0
New York Mets 660
New York Yankees 500
Oakland Athletics 90
Philadelphia Phillies 155
Pittsburgh Pirates 210
Portland Pilots 0
San Antonio Roadrunners 55
San Diego Padres 50
San Francisco Giants 180
Seattle Mariners 320
St. Louis Cardinals 150
Tampa Bay Rays 245
Texas Rangers 150
Toronto Blue Jays 120
Washington Nationals 220

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American League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Hartford Whalers 127 35 .784 - 126-36 1 69-12 58-23 7-2 24-16 Clinched W12 10-0 Detroit Tigers 116 46 .716 11.0 116-46 0 60-21 56-25 2-1 33-19 W2 6-4 New York Yankees 107 55 .660 20.0 107-55 0 58-23 49-32 11-6 21-21 L2 6-4 Baltimore Orioles 96 67 .589 31.5 89-74 7 53-29 43-38 8-9 23-24 W5 7-3 Boston Red Sox 95 68 .583 32.5 92-71 3 52-29 43-39 5-6 21-17 L1 6-4 New Orleans Jazz 90 72 .556 37.0 84-78 6 47-34 43-38 7-4 29-16 W1 5-5 Cleveland Indians 81 81 .500 46.0 81-81 0 49-32 32-49 6-4 26-19 W5 7-3 Minnesota Twins 81 81 .500 46.0 72-90 9 45-36 36-45 13-9 33-23 L4 4-6 Seattle Mariners 81 81 .500 46.0 85-77 -4 43-38 38-43 5-8 19-34 W4 5-5 Tampa Bay Rays 75 87 .463 52.0 79-83 -4 38-43 37-44 6-9 22-23 L4 2-8 Jacksonville Suns 74 88 .457 53.0 71-91 3 41-40 33-48 11-7 26-23 L2 4-6 Portland Pilots 74 88 .457 53.0 76-86 -2 38-43 36-45 5-7 23-25 L1 6-4 Chicago White Sox 72 90 .444 55.0 70-92 2 44-37 28-53 6-10 24-31 W2 5-5 Kansas City Royals 71 91 .438 56.0 64-98 7 35-46 36-45 6-4 25-20 L1 3-7 San Antonio Roadrunners 70 92 .432 57.0 68-94 2 42-39 28-53 6-6 26-21 L2 6-4 Toronto Blue Jays 68 94 .420 59.0 71-91 -3 36-45 32-49 7-4 25-33 L6 3-7 Texas Rangers 64 98 .395 63.0 70-92 -6 34-47 30-51 8-9 23-32 L4 4-6 Buffalo Wings 62 100 .383 65.0 60-102 2 40-41 22-59 7-11 21-27 L3 2-8 Anaheim Angels 61 101 .377 66.0 63-99 -2 34-47 27-54 4-8 20-24 W2 4-6 Oakland Athletics 56 106 .346 71.0 62-100 -6 37-44 19-62 6-12 22-38 W1 4-6

National League Standings

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 New York Mets 111 51 .685 - 114-48 -3 55-26 56-25 8-7 22-25 Clinched L5 3-7 Pittsburgh Pirates 103 59 .636 8.0 100-62 3 55-26 48-33 4-7 31-24 L1 6-4 Milwaukee Brewers 101 61 .623 10.0 102-60 -1 54-27 47-34 7-6 26-16 L2 5-5 Los Angeles Dodgers 95 67 .586 16.0 94-68 1 49-32 46-35 9-9 30-23 L1 7-3 St. Louis Cardinals 93 69 .574 18.0 96-66 -3 49-32 44-37 12-8 27-28 W1 6-4 Arizona Diamondbacks 90 72 .556 21.0 93-69 -3 45-36 45-36 5-8 28-21 W2 8-2 Las Vegas Aces 90 72 .556 21.0 95-67 -5 47-34 43-38 7-10 14-27 W5 8-2 Carolina Storm 89 73 .549 22.0 90-72 -1 47-34 42-39 12-6 31-28 W1 5-5 Houston Astros 84 78 .519 27.0 85-77 -1 47-34 37-44 10-8 28-27 W1 6-4 Chicago Cubs 78 84 .481 33.0 76-86 2 43-38 35-46 5-4 24-24 W4 6-4 San Francisco Giants 75 87 .463 36.0 68-94 7 45-36 30-51 6-7 24-12 L2 4-6 Philadelphia Phillies 74 88 .457 37.0 76-86 -2 42-39 32-49 6-5 21-28 L4 2-8 Montreal Expos 71 91 .438 40.0 74-88 -3 39-42 32-49 14-6 26-25 L1 3-7 Utah Grizzlies 71 91 .438 40.0 66-96 5 39-42 32-49 7-8 20-25 W2 3-7 Washington Nationals 71 91 .438 40.0 78-84 -7 43-38 28-53 4-9 22-35 L1 4-6 San Diego Padres 70 92 .432 41.0 66-96 4 35-46 35-46 4-9 26-19 L1 5-5 Cincinnati Reds 69 93 .426 42.0 71-91 -2 41-40 28-53 7-4 19-24 W3 7-3 Florida Marlins 68 94 .420 43.0 63-99 5 36-45 32-49 8-3 27-19 W1 6-4 Atlanta Braves 63 99 .389 48.0 65-97 -2 32-49 31-50 6-13 16-26 W1 4-6 Colorado Rockies 54 108 .333 57.0 56-106 -2 33-48 21-60 5-9 20-26 L3 2-8

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New York Yankees (107-55) vs. Detroit Tigers (116-46)
NYY 4 at Det 5
NYY 5 at Det 4
Det 1 at NYY 6
Det 3 at NYY 2 (12)
Det 3 at NYY 1 (10)
NYY 0 at Det 1
Detroit wins series 4-2

Baltimore Orioles (96-67) vs. Hartford Whalers (127-35)
Bal 4 at Hfd 11
Bal 6 at Hfd 2
Hfd 5 at Bal 3
Hfd 0 at Bal 2
Hfd 3 at Bal 2
Bal 4 at Hfd 16
Hartford wins series 4-2

Milwaukee Brewers (101-61) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (103-59)
Mil 3 at Pit 5
Mil 2 at Pit 4
Pit 3 at Mil 2 (10)
Pit 3 at Mil 4
Pit 1 at Mil 2
Mil 2 at Pit 7
Pittsburgh wins series 4-2

Los Angeles Dodgers (95-67) vs. New York Mets (111-51)
LA 2 at NYM 7
LA 9 at NYM 6
NYM 9 at LA 3
NYM 7 at LA 4
NYM 5 at LA 3
New York wins series 4-1

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The New York Yankees' amazing run of five straight World Championships is over as they fell to the Detroit Tigers in six games. There will be a new champion this year. Mike Wooten, now with the Hartford Whalers, is 38 years old and has 8 MVP awards, virtue of his 838 home runs. He is still looking for his first World Championship. Ironically, he played with the New York Yankees from 2007-2010. 2111 was when the Yankees started their World Series run. So you can bet that he is extremely hungry for a World Series ring. As for the Whalers, after winning their miracle championship in 2103, they fell on some hard times for a decade. However, they have rebounded nicely in the past couple of years and are the heavy favorites to come out on top this year.

The other very interesting story in this year's playoffs is the New York Mets. This is their 12th playoff appearance in the 16 years of the league, but they have only 2 NL pennants and 0 World Series to show for it. So their fans are hungry for a title too. And their fans are tired of playing second fiddle to the Yankees.

The Detroit Tigers are looking for their first AL Pennant as they try to topple the Whalers. The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to win their 2nd NL Pennant as they try to derail the Mets. This year's LCS will be very interesting.


Detroit Tigers vs. Hartford Whalers
Game 1:

Detroit Tigers	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	4	9	1
Hartford Whalers	2	1	0	1	0	4	1	0	X	9	13	1

Hartford leads series 1-0

Game 2:

Detroit Tigers	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3	6	7	2
Hartford Whalers	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	3	10	0

Series tied 1-1

Game 3:

Hartford Whalers	0	1	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	5	12	1
Detroit Tigers	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	10	1

Hartford leads series 2-1

Game 4:

Hartford Whalers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	4	0
Detroit Tigers	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	X	2	7	0

Series tied 2-2

Game 5:

Hartford Whalers	0	1	3	0	1	0	7	0	0	12	11	0
Detroit Tigers	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	7	0

Hartford leads series 3-2

Game 6:

Detroit Tigers	1	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	4	11	1
Hartford Whalers	5	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	X	8	10	0

Hartford wins series 4-2


Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets
Game 1:

Pittsburgh Pirates	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	2	5	7	0
New York Mets	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	10	1

Pittsburgh leads series 1-0

Game 2:

Pittsburgh Pirates	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	4	0
New York Mets	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	X	3	5	1

Series tied 1-1

Game 3:

New York Mets	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	1
Pittsburgh Pirates	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	1	X	4	6	0

Pittsburgh leads series 2-1

Game 4:

New York Mets	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	6	8	0
Pittsburgh Pirates	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0

Series tied 2-2

Game 5: (14 innings)

New York Mets	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	6	10	11	0
Pittsburgh Pirates	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	7	14	0

New York leads series 3-2

Game 6:

Pittsburgh Pirates	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	3	8	0
New York Mets	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	3	2

Series tied 3-3

Game 7:

Pittsburgh Pirates	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	4	0
New York Mets	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	X	5	7	0

New York wins series 4-3

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We have our dream matchup in the World Series: Mets vs. Whalers. This is the 4th pennant for the Mets, and the 2nd for the Whalers. The Mets are trying to win their 1st title, the Whalers their 2nd.

Game 1

New York Mets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	2
Hartford Whalers	1	0	0	3	3	1	0	0	X	8	12	0

Game 1 was dominated by the Whalers as their superstar pitcher Brennan Lane shut down the Mets. Our main guy, Mike Wooten, helped the cause, going 1-2 with 3 walks and scoring a run. Hartford leads the series 1 game to none.

Game 2

New York Mets	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	7	0	9	12	1
Hartford Whalers	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	9	0

Game 2 was close until the 8th inning, when the Mets exploded for seven runs. Mike Wooten did have a home run, but the series is tied 1-1 going back to Citi Field in New York.

Game 3

Hartford Whalers	0	0	3	0	3	0	1	3	0	10	13	0
New York Mets	4	0	0	0	1	5	0	0	1	11	12	1

Game 3 was a high scoring, see-saw affair that saw the Mets come out on top in the bottom of the ninth. Mike Wooten had another home run for Hartford for his 6th homer of the postseason, but it wasn't enough as the Mets took a 2-1 lead in the World Series.

Game 4

Hartford Whalers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	7	1
New York Mets	0	0	0	4	1	0	0	0	X	5	8	1

The New York Mets took control of the World Series with an easy victory in Game 4. They are only one win away from ending their long playoff frustration. All that Mike Wooten could muster for the Whalers was a two out double in the 6th inning as he went 1 for 4. The Mets lead the series 3 games to 1.

Game 5

Hartford Whalers	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	5	12	2
New York Mets	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	1

The Whalers staved off elimination as the Mets failed to clinch the title on their home field. Superstar pitcher Brennan Lane shut down the Mets. Mike Wooten helped the Whalers' cause by going 1 for 4 with a walk. Although he didn't drive in a run, he scored one and helped to set up another. The Mets lead the series 3 games to 2 as we go back to Hartford for Game 6.

A brief history on Brennan "Hoover" Lane: He is 229-48 with a 1.92 ERA and 3,318 strikeouts in ten seasons. He has won 6 Cy Young Awards and will probably win another one this year, as he went 30-1 with a 1.45 ERA and 340 K's. Finally, he has thrown 2 no-hitters, one of those being a perfect game.

Game 6

New York Mets	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	3	5	1
Hartford Whalers	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	4	X	8	11	0

The Whalers have come back to tie the series and force a Game 7. Pitcher Jon Fleming pitched great to help the Whalers to another easy victory. Fleming, now 29, had been a good pitcher, nothing spectacular, over his first 6 seasons with St. Louis. But the Whalers saw something, and signed him three years ago. Fleming has really found his niche in Hartford, going 48-7 in the past two years with an ERA in the low 2's. Mike Wooten is only one win away from his first title. He only went 0 for 3 with a walk, but helped contribute to a run with that walk.