2021 MLB playoffs: Schedules, postseason bracket, analysis and updates
All the latest information about the teams, storylines and highlights of the 2021 MLB postseason, from the start of October through the World Series.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
107-55, 1st in NL West
Giants want to exercise Posey's $22M option
The Giants plan to exercise Buster Posey's $22 million club option for next season as long as the catcher wants to keep playing.
HR 3: Lights Out!
Travis and Sliwa marveled on how well Kenley Jansen has been pitching during the NLDS. And, with the NLDS and the SF Giants done, the fellas looked ahead to the Dodgers' next opponent in the NLCS: The Atlanta Braves. Plus, reaction to Russell Westbrook's quote about the Lakers' winless Preseason. Also, "The Dump" with the 33rd anniversary of Kirk Gibson's Game 1 Home Run in the 1988 World Series.
Hour 2: Controversy at Dodgers & Giants Last Night
Eduardo Perez joins to talk about the Dodgers win last night against the Giants, the controversy about the last call and about Game 1 of the ALCS tonight between Astros vs Red Sox. Dan Graziano also joins to talk talk about how much Tom Brady has changed the Bucs, Lamar Jackson evolving his game and his article about the timeline with Deshaun Watson.
A tense Game 5 was the perfect end to this season-long Giants-Dodgers tug-of-war
In a competition as evenly matched as Giants-Dodgers was all year, it feels apt that the NLDS Game 5 was a tense, constricted affair -- until Cody Bellinger and Max Scherzer changed the narratives.
Kapler: Check-swing call 'disappointing' ending
A disputed check-swing call on Wilmer Flores brought an unexpected end to the Giants' 107-win season.
Scherzer's first save sends Dodgers to NLCS
The Dodgers are heading back to the National League Championship Series, and their thrilling win in Game 5 of the division series against the Giants was punctuated by Max Scherzer's strong presence.
Dodgers beat Giants 2-1 in playoff thriller, advance to NLCS
— Cody Bellinger pointed at the dugout and pounded his chest in triumph after delivering the biggest hit this season for the defending World Series champions.
Three questions for the Giants after being eliminated from the postseason
San Francisco won an MLB-best 107 games during the regular season, but lost to L.A. in the NLDS. What's next?
HR 3: Varying Opinions
Travis, Sliwa and even callers had so many different takes on why the Dodgers are doing what they are doing tonight in the "win or go home" Game 5 vs the SF Giants. Then, the guys did their still "unnamed picks segment vs a caller." And, Travis has one key thing for the Dodgers in Game 5: Don't let Buster Posney beat them. Plus, "The Dump" with the 27th anniversary of "Pulp Fiction."
HR 2: A Different Approach
While the guys started hour 2 with some Raiders talk, breaking news with the Dodgers involving Game 5 came down the wire: Corey Knebel, NOT Julio Urias, will start in Game 5 vs the San Francisco Giants. Travis and Sliwa reacted to the big lineup change and what it means for the Dodgers, as Travis hates the idea of going with Knebel for the winner-take-all game. Also, is Dave Roberts being "too cute" with this pitching change?
HR 1: Nervous?
The winner-take-all Game 5 of the NLDS between the Giants/Dodgers is tonight, so Travis and Sliwa get everyone ready for this monumental game. What do the Dodgers need to do to win the game? Travis and Sliwa discussed. Plus, the fellas "took the temperature" of the city before tonight's huge Game 5. And, "Funch O' Bunch" with what old technology would you want to bring back and the "Coachella Game."
Sportsbooks: Dodgers-Giants Game 5 a toss-up
The betting market is divided ahead of Thursday's National League Division Series Game 5 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants.
FiveThirtyEight: Giants Or Dodgers? Game 5's Winner Will Be In The World Series Driver's Seat.
This year's San Francisco Giants-Los Angeles Dodgers division series was billed as a historic clash of dominant regular-season teams, with the two...
Hour 3: Key is NERVOUS about Game 5
Kyrie needed to speak up about what's going on with him, so it's good we got to hear from him on IG Live last night. Jessica Mendoza joins to preview Game 5 between the Dodgers & Giants tonight. Plus, more on the fallout from Jon Gruden's resignation as Las Vegas' head coach.
MLB's two best teams, one epic finale? Answering tonight's biggest Giants-Dodgers questions
Will the NLDS clincher live up to the hype? Is the winning team destined to win the World Series, too? We get you set for Game 5.
Bizarre moments, unexpected heroes and bullpen meltdowns: What we've learned so far this MLB postseason
From the names who have owned October to the themes that could rule the rest of the month, here's what stood out in the first week of games.
Hour 2: Justin Fields Doing What He Needs To Do
Justin Fields has been impressive as the Bears starting QB. The league speaks out on Gruden emails. Jessica Mendoza joins to preview the ALCS & Game 5 between the Dodgers & Giants. Jay Will's 5 includes a big win for Jimbo and Keyshawn willing our radio team to a big W this week.
Hour 1: Darlington Pours Water on MVP Debate
The Dodgers force a Game 5 with the Giants...and Keyshawn wants to know how Evan got his wife's phone number. With Kyrie's vaccination status unknown and the Nets taking a stand that he won't be able to participate in team activities part-time, would anyone want to trade for him? And are the Nets still the favorites to win the NBA title? Plus, Jeff Darlington joins to play Hot News or Not News.
Buehler, on short rest, helps L.A. force Game 5
Walker Buehler came through for the Dodgers in his first career start on short rest and added to his reputation as a big-game pitcher as Los Angeles beat the Giants on Tuesday night to survive in the NLDS.
Dodgers go yard to pull even with Giants
Key takeaways from Game 4 of the NLDS after the Dodgers' bats came alive at the right time.
Best of the MLB playoffs: Braves, Astros advance to LCS as Dodgers pull even with Giants
How about a Tuesday with three potential clinchers in the 2021 MLB playoffs? Here's the best stuff from Tuesday's games.
Dodgers' Buehler starts Game 4 on short rest
Walker Buehler started on short rest Tuesday in Game 4 of the NLDS with the Dodgers' season on the line.
Giants win as fierce wind denies Dodgers tying HR
Evan Longoria's fifth-inning homer off Max Scherzer stood as the only run Monday night as 15 mph wind gusts knocked down what Gavin Lux thought was a tying home run in the ninth and helped put the Dodgers on the brink of postseason elimination.
2021 MLB playoffs: Red Sox advance to ALCS in style
There's nothing quite like October baseball. The Red Sox secured their spot in the ALCS on Monday, and there's plenty more drama to come as the Astros look to follow suit on Tuesday. Here's what we learned in a busy day of MLB playoff games.
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2021 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 107 | 55 | .660 | - | W1 |
| LA Dodgers | 106 | 56 | .654 | 1 | W7 |
| San Diego | 79 | 83 | .488 | 28 | L1 |
| Colorado | 74 | 87 | .460 | 32.5 | L2 |
| Arizona | 52 | 110 | .321 | 55 | W2 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.242nd
Quality Starts0Tied-23rd
WHIP1.152nd
BAA.2305th
Runs8046th
Batting Average.2497th
On Base Percentage.3296th
Slugging Percentage.4404th