2019 FGM Playoffs Projections, Updates & Results

[Flash]

Here are the final results of the NLDS and the ALDS:

Matchups

National League Division Series
Chicago Cubs  639.42 vs. 1506.33  Philadelphia Phillies

 
Colorado Rockies  905.59 vs. 1322.85   Milwaukee Brewers


American League Division Series
Seattle Mariners  1515.09 vs. 1182.67  Tampa Bay Rays

Chicago White Sox  865.64 vs. 1554.14  Los Angeles Angels

[Flash]

The matchups for the Championship Series in both leagues is set and here’s what we can look forward to. 

In the NLCS, we have the two best teams in the FGM National League going head to head.  During the regular season, these two teams met six times, and the :PHI: won five of those contests.  But, one thing to consider is that :MIL: has gotten back some of their SPs from the IL, and seems to be jelling at the right time.  We all know that the playoffs are a different scenario than the regular season, so it’s going to be interesting to see these two Goliaths battle it out. 

In the ALCS, we have an unlikely matchup between two teams that are also peaking at the right time.  The :SEA: have been the underdog in both the Wild Card series and the ALDS.  Yet in both instances, they have come out on top in convincing fashion.  Can they keep it up and continue their Cinderella rise to the FGM World Series?  The task ahead of :SEA: is going to be their greatest challenge to date, as their opponent is the AL powerhouse :LAA: 

The :LAA: have a balanced roster of hitting and pitching, and like their counterparts, they are also peaking at the right time.  Of the eight teams competing in the Division Series, they scored the most, and demonstrated that they are ready to compete for the opportunity to play in the FGM World Series.

Both Series should be fun to follow.  Check back throughout the week for some updates.

Good Luck to all! :toth:

[soonerorlitigator]

Kluber, Glasnow, Lowe, and Anderson being on the IL will make it tough for the :Brewers: . Need to be nearly perfect to beat the Phillies anyway. Good luck everyone. Been a great season.

And as always, thanks to Flash.

[Flash]

MATCHUPS
PERIOD 24 (SEP 2, 2019 - SEP 8, 2019)

Milwaukee Brewers  330.58  bs.  592.4  Philadelphia Phillies

Seattle Mariners  281.46 vs. 656.67  Los Angeles Angels

The scores are self-explanatory—the Red teams are leading!

[Flash]

NLCS Update - Thursday, September 5th

Milwaukee Brewers  309.5 vs. 1048.45 Philadelphia Phillies
The :PHI: are flexing their muscles and stretching their lead over the :MIL:

The ALCS, on the other hand, is becoming more of a match, as the :SEA: have made a run and have closed the gap on the :LAA:

Seattle Mariners 838.07 vs. 999.1 Los Angeles Angels

[Flash]

Two days to go and here’s how it’s shaping up:

MATCHUPS
PERIOD 24 (SEP 2, 2019 - SEP 8, 2019)

National League Championship Series
Milwaukee Brewers  627.97  vs.  1741.16  Philadelphia Phillies
This looks pretty set—the :PHI: will be looking for an opportunity to be a two time Champion. 

American League Championship Series
Seattle Mariners  1131.36 vs. 1302.73  Los Angeles Angels
This series is still up in the air as the :SEA: remain in striking distance of the :LAA:.  Will the Halos spoil Cinderella’s chance to dance at the Grand Ball?  Stay tuned, it’s going to be fun to watch!

[Flash]

We’re all set for the two-week FGM World Series.

:LAA: vs :PHI:

[jblum]

Welp it was a good run! Congrats to the Angels, look forward to next season as we will be back.

[papps]

Good luck to the Angels in the championship!  It should be a great matchup!   :win:

[Flash]

We’re all set for the two-week FGM World Series.

:LAA: vs :PHI:

I didn't really have time to offer some plaudits to :SEA: and :MIL: for their playoff quests. 

As I have mentioned before, :MIL: has had a tremendous season under some trying circumstances.  In the end, injuries were their doom, but those injuries do not take away from the adept managing of the :MIL: GM, soonerorlitigator.  Travis has quietly assembled quite a roster and is set to compete for years to come and is a model for others in the league to follow. 

:SEA:, on the other hand, has had a bit of a storybook journey.  Many times, when a GM suddenly leaves in midseason, as ldsjayhawk did, the team goes to through a period of decline as the new GM, when one is found, tries to regroup and figure out the best way to proceed.  However, FGM was fortunate to have Jonathan (jblum) return to the league and take over the :SEA: franchise.  Through his aggressive managing, the :SEA: upended the :NYY: and :TB: to get to the ALCS. 

My congratulations to both of these GMs for their yeomen efforts to reach the Championship Series in their respective leagues.  They are both fine competitors and deserve all the accolades from the league for their work as fantasy baseball GMs.

 :toth: