The NFL season is in full swing and we have 3 weeks of data to look at so lets see where everyone stands going into week 4. The Raiders are leading the league as one of the 5 undefeated teams. Im a little surprised to see a 3-0 Broncos team. Though, none of their opponents have won a game yet. Which brings us to…
Power rankings system devised and compiled weekly by Stemshul. “Expert” analysis by paradroid. The Yankees and Blue Jays are looking to step up 2 the playoffs. More wildcard excitement this week! In the American League, it's all about the East division, with the Yankees, Blue Jays, and Red Sox separated by only two games in the standings. FanGraphs, once again providing all playoff odds,…
Last week we tried something new with the Power Rankings calculation. And as I started entering week 2s scores everything broke. So, Im going to scrap that system. And since there is so little data this early in the season Im not even going to put up the table. Check back next week and there should be something worth looking at.
Power rankings system devised and compiled weekly by Stemshul. “Expert” analysis by paradroid. "It's got what plants crave!" With the division winners all but decided (almost there, Atlanta), the wildcard is where the action is with just 3 weeks left in the regular season. In the National League, the Philadelphia Phillies are fading (from a 30.3% chance to a 14.2% chance; all Playoff Odds…
Since there isnt much to see after just one week I thought I would talk a little bit about how the rankings are devised. Traditionally a team would get a point for each win and lose a point for each loss. Then, they would also get a point for each win that a team they beat has and lose a point for each loss…
Power rankings system devised and compiled weekly by Stemshul. “Expert” analysis by paradroid. With just a few weeks left in the regular season, let's check in on the playoff standings, starting in the American League, where there aren't too many mysteries left. The Tampa Bay Rays (3rd in our rankings), after winning 4 of 5 and watching both the Yankees (lost 8 of 10)…
I dont follow the preseason. I dont feel like it actually gives us any insight about the upcoming season. But, that doesnt mean I wont give my opinion on how this year is going to play out! So, here are my picks, based on almost no data, for each of the 8 division winners. AFC East - BillsI like the Bills to take the…
Power rankings system devised and compiled weekly by Stemshul. “Expert” analysis by paradroid. Look out for the Rays! Week 22 is here and we have a new #1: the Tampa Bay Rays! It was looking like the Yankees were a real threat in the A.L. West after their 13 game winning streak, but after getting within 4 games of first place, a 4 game…
Power rankings system devised and compiled weekly by Stemshul. “Expert” analysis by paradroid. Kreist KAat Pfchishe Maan! Last up in our post All-star break tour of the divisions is the N.L. West. I would have said that this was the best division in baseball most of the year, but despite bottom feeders headed in opposite direction, with the Orioles imploding (19 losses in a…
Power rankings system devised and compiled weekly by Stemshul. “Expert” analysis by paradroid. Next up is checking in with the N.L. Central, where, much like its American League counterpart, one team is running away with the division: Milwaukee. At least the Brewers have a little bit stiffer competition, as both Cincinnati and St. Louis have managed winning records so far. But the Pirates have…
