The Astros win in thrilling fashion, and the Yankees force a Game Five.
The difference between going home and going on is so very, very small.
The Astros take control, and the Cardinals take a few days off.
Front-office moves in Detroit, Tampa Bay and Texas are the headline items in this edition.
The first departure from the Elite Eight, and a barnburner in the Bronx.
For the first time since 2002, it won’t be the Red Sox and Yankees in the ALCS.
Notebook wraps up the week with a look at the Pirates’ young rotation, and the recent activity in Texas.
Jim looks forward to the weekend by looking at the only four remaining series.
The National League had the stage to itself Thursday, which was a good thing for the Braves, and not so good for the Padres.
The Padres were outplayed by the Cardinals in Game Two, while the Astros and Braves continued to put up more runs than expected.
Things may be looking up in the desert, while things definitely are looking up in Milwaukee.
Bobby Jenks has gone from failed starter to playoff closer, and Ozzie Guillen deserves much of the credit.