Once again, I’m posting the daily open thread a little early because there is a postseason game this afternoon. Before I get to the playoff schedule, I want to pass along this Players Tribune piece by pinch-runner Rico Noel. It covers a lot — the art of stealing a base, the relationships in the clubhouse, and Noel’s family life — and I highly recommend it. It’s really hard not to root for Noel after reading that.
Okay, now here is today’s postseason schedule:
- Rangers at Blue Jays (Hamels vs. Stroman): 4pm ET on FOX Sports 1 (series tied 2-2)
- Astros at Royals (McHugh vs.