Fall Television/Baseball Playoffs Preview

Here’s the lazy blogger’s would-be clever way of combining two hot topics into one mildly amusing post. Which new or returning TV show is your favorite team as it enters the playoffs starting today?

National League Division Series

Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Rockies are Heroes. An unlikely group of misfits coming out of nowhere to overcome incredible odds. Like the series, they probably peaked too soon.

The Phillies are Bionic Woman. They haven’t been relevant since 1980, but they’ve made an unlikely resurgence thanks to a super-powered offense.

Prediction: Phillies over Rockies in 5

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs

The Diamondbacks are Kid Nation. A collection of fresh-faced, untested rookies have been thrown together to accomplish an unlikely goal. Eric Byrnes is clearly seven years old.

The Cubs are The Biggest Loser. Come on, they haven’t won a World Series in 99 years. This one writes itself.

Prediction: Cubs over Diamondbacks in 4

American League Division Series

Los Angeles Angels vs. Boston Red Sox

The Angels are Survivor. They’re dropping like flies and have seen better days, but are still reliably entertaining. It probably won’t end well.

The Red Sox are Lost. Maybe not as good as they were in 2004, and the new cast members are rarely well-received, but the improbable plot twists keep us watching.

Prediction: Red Sox over Angels in 4

New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Indians

The Yankees are ER. They’ve been around forever, the original cast is long gone and they keep adding high-priced stars in hopes of recapturing the glory days. It ain’t happening.

The Indians are Friday Night Lights. A critic’s darling that never really lives up to the hype. Probably heading for early cancellation.

Prediction: Yankees over Indians in 5