And here we go, headed to the postseason.

It's a best of 5 series in the 2-2-1 format with game 1 at Houston.  No times have been announced yet.

The Indians have named their first two starters (Kluber and Carrasco), while the Astros have not announced anything yet.

The postseason rosters have not been announced as of yet.

Here is a nice FAQ from Jordan Bastian that gives lots of info about our Tribe and the postseason (including his thoughts on who makes it for the postseason roster).

https://www.mlb.com/indians/news/faqs-indians-face-for-2018-postseason/c-295994094

Go Tribe.

I expect a sweep. Pitching sucks and bats have gone silent.

Gotta "steal" one of the first two in order to have a chance. 

Not real confident about this post season, unless we catch lightning in a bottle and our starting pitching can go deep in games--and even that group has been inconsistent at best.

posted by vball10set

Not real confident about this post season, unless we catch lightning in a bottle and our starting pitching can go deep in games--and even that group has been inconsistent at best.

Agreed. I'll go with COA's comments about "expecting a sweep." Just don't have a ton of confidence in these guys. Hope I'm very wrong.

Playoffs mean low scoring games. We are good at that. Get great pitching, they will advance. 

Go Tribe!

If the starting pitching isn't "lights out" then they have no chance.  The different between the two clubs bullpens is pretty drastic.  I think Houston is ranked number 1 while cleveland's is 25th.

posted by Laley23

 Get great pitching, they will advance. 

posted by Con_Alma

If the starting pitching isn't "lights out" then they have no chance.  The different between the two clubs bullpens is pretty drastic.  I think Houston is ranked number 1 while cleveland's is 25th.

yup, and thank you both for validating my post...Go Tribe!
 

All bets off in a 5 game set.  I like our chances.

posted by Laley23

Playoffs mean low scoring games. We are good at that. Get great pitching, they will advance. 

Didn't work out for us least year.

posted by QuakerOats

 

All bets off in a 5 game set.  I like our chances.

I always say the MLB playoffs are a crapshoot, but the AL/NLDS especially is a crapshoot. 

I like both of these teams. I wish JRam was hotter than he has been but Astros have Springer/Correa who haven’t done much.

I wouldn’t let Bregman beat me.

Rooting for the winner to represent the AL in the World Series

Many of the pitchers who made us 25th on the list won't be on the postseason roster. 

posted by like_that

Didn't work out for us last year 

 

We threw a shutout and won, and a 1 run game and lost. 1-1. Won a game 9-8 and then pitched poorly the last 2 games. Don’t see how we pitched well and didn’t advance last year.

posted by Laley23

We threw a shutout and won, and a 1 run game and lost. 1-1. Won a game 9-8 and then pitched poorly the last 2 games. Don’t see how we pitched well and didn’t advance last year.

Moreso meaning we were banking on great pitching and winning close games.  That did not happen. 

posted by BRF

Many of the pitchers who made us 25th on the list won't be on the postseason roster. 

This should help.  Would also be nice if JRam was hitting better.  

Clev pitching 3, Bauer or Bieber 4 depending on Bauer's use early. I'm wishing for the best but expecting the worst. 2pm start friday is garbage

posted by iclfan2

 I'm wishing for the best but expecting the worst. 

Always love the Tribe and hate to be the pessimist but I haven't had a lot of confidence in this team since the WS choke job and then last year's gag fest against the Yankees. I know every year is different but I'm in "show me" mode until they prove differently. Sucks but it is what it is.

posted by like_that

Moreso meaning we were banking on great pitching and winning close games.  That did not happen. 

Gotcha. Our starters are better this year, but bullpen isn’t quite as good. But if we only have to rely on 3 of them (Allen/Miller/Hand)...could be fine. 

posted by Laley23

Gotcha. Our starters are better this year, but bullpen isn’t quite as good. But if we only have to rely on 3 of them (Allen/Miller/Hand)...could be fine. 

That's essentially what got us to the WS 2 years ago, but the lineups we are facing are much tougher than 2 years ago.  

posted by Laley23

Gotcha. Our starters are better this year, but bullpen isn’t quite as good. But if we only have to rely on 3 of them (Allen/Miller/Hand)...could be fine. 

I wish I shared your confidence--all three have been maddeningly inconsistent this season...or hurt.

posted by Verbal Kint

This should help.  Would also be nice if JRam was hitting better.  

Maybe Donaldson will come through and take some pressure off Ram.

posted by QuakerOats

 

Maybe Donaldson will come through and take some pressure off Ram.

Hasn't happened yet, and I wouldn't hold my breath--pitchers have found the hole in his swing (low inside) and his BA has been steadily declining since mid August...I think Donaldson will come through okay, but it won't help J-Ram---what we have to hope for is Frankie, EE and Dr Smooth to do their thing, and do it consistently throughout the playoffs.

Playoffs Baby!! I'm hyped. Win one for Chief Wahoo. Believeland.Klubot. WE ARE ALL KIPNISES.

GO TRIBE!!

Life long Tribe fan here....but not a believer in this team, this year.

Astros in 4.

I'm not a fan of the game 1 start time...I'll have to find a way to sneak a way to watch or follow along. 

I don't have a great feeling for this series, but in Tito I trust.