If hope springs eternal in March, the possibilities are boundless for the teams still alive in October. But for every reason to believe, there's a reason to fret. Here are the arguments in favor of - and against - the eight playoff teams hoisting the World Series trophy in three weeks: ...more

October 2, 2007

The Colorado Rockies' late-season surge set up one wild finish. The Rockies will face San Diego in a one-game tiebreaker for the NL wild-card spot tonight, forcing the playoff with a 4-3 win Sunday against the NL West champion Arizona Diamondbacks. ...more

October 1, 2007

Shane Victorino doused the fans with a fire hose, Brett Myers and Ryan Howard jumped into the stands to join the celebration and Hall of Fame announcer Harry Kalas sang 'High Hopes' over the public address system. ...more

October 1, 2007