2023 MLB Playoff Prediction Pool Picks and Discussion Thread

[Doom]

While the Orioles and Rays battling to clinch the AL East and the Rangers and Astros battling to clinch the AL West, the Braves are one win away to get their 100th win of the season, being the first team this season to achieve it. With the battle heating up in their divisions and in the words: It's time... it's time... It's PLAYOFF... PREDICTION... POOL... TIME~!!!

Like all the prediction pool contest I've done, you pick the playoff team you think will advance to the next round of the playoffs. Each pick correct will get you one point. For the bonus questions (see below), you make your bonus picks along with the picks in the Division Series. You'll get more points if you picked that team to represent the respective leagues, and the winner of the 2023 World Series. But, if your pick that team that represents their league ends up losing in the Championship Series, you'll no longer eligible to get those bonus points.

Whoever has the most points by the end of the contest, will win bragging rights and a glorious banner, made by me.

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**BONUS QUESTIONS**
Which Team Will Represent The American League In The World Series.....3 Points
Which Team Will Represent The National League In The World Series.....3 Points
Which Team Will Win The 2023 World Series...........................4 Points

Most possible points.........................................................21 points
Predict the winner of each series......................................11 Points
Each team successfully picked.............................................1 Point

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For the first time ever, the Wild Card games will be included in this contest, which the Wild Card Series for both the American Leagues and National Leagues starts October 3rd. The Divisional Series starts October 7.

If you want to play, please feel free to sign up.

The deadline for signups will be on October 3 at 1:00 AM ET.

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**SCOREBOARD**
BLAZE....................................5 points
MATRIX................................5 points
STORM TROOPER..................5 points
TOMMY BEDLAM.................5 points
DOOM....................................4 points
HOHO...................................4 points
CHRIS..................................3 points
SKY TIGER...........................3 points
OMB.....................................2 points


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**PICKS**
BLAZE
ALDS...............................Orioles
NLDS..............................Braves
2023 WS........................Braves

WC.................................Twins
WC.................................Rangers
WC.................................Brewers
WC.................................Marlins
ALDS........................Orioles
ALDS........................Twins
NLDS........................Braves
NLDS........................Diamondbacks
ALCS........................Rangers (+1)
NLCS........................Diamondbacks (+1)


CHRIS
ALDS...............................Astros
NLDS..............................Braves
2023 WS........................Braves

WC.................................Blue Jays
WC.................................Rays
WC.................................Brewers
WC.................................Phillies
ALDS........................Rangers
ALDS........................Astros
NLDS........................Braves
NLDS........................Dodgers
ALCS........................Astros
NLCS........................Phillies

DOOM
ALDS...............................Rays
NLDS..............................Braves
2023 WS........................Braves

WC.................................Twins
WC.................................Rays
WC.................................Brewers
WC.................................Phillies
ALDS........................Orioles
ALDS........................Astros
NLDS........................Braves
NLDS........................Dodgers
ALCS........................Rangers (+1)
NLCS........................Phillies

HOHO
ALDS...............................Astros
NLDS..............................Phillies
2023 WS........................Phillies

WC.................................Blue Jays
WC.................................Rays
WC.................................Brewers
WC.................................Phillies
ALDS........................Rangers
ALDS........................Astros
NLDS........................Phillies
NLDS........................Dodgers
ALCS........................Astros
NLCS........................Phillies

MATRIX
ALDS...............................Orioles
NLDS..............................Braves
2023 WS........................Braves

WC.................................Blue Jays
WC.................................Rangers
WC.................................Diamondbacks
WC.................................Phillies
ALDS........................Orioles
ALDS........................Astros
NLDS........................Braves
NLDS........................Dodgers
ALCS........................Rangers (+1)
NLCS........................Phillies

OMB
ALDS...............................*NO PICK*
NLDS..............................*NO PICK*
2023 WS........................*NO PICK*

WC.................................Blue Jays
WC.................................Rays
WC.................................Diamondbacks
WC.................................Phillies
ALDS........................Orioles
ALDS........................Twins
NLDS........................Braves
NLDS........................Dodgers
ALCS........................**NO PICK**
NLCS........................**NO PICK**

SKY TIGER
ALDS...............................Orioles
NLDS..............................Dodgers
2023 WS........................Dodgers

WC.................................Blue Jays
WC.................................Rays
WC.................................Diamondbacks
WC.................................Phillies
ALDS........................Orioles
ALDS........................Astros
NLDS........................Braves
NLDS........................Dodgers
ALCS........................Astros
NLCS........................Phillies

STORM TROOPER
ALDS...............................Orioles
NLDS..............................Phillies
2023 WS........................Orioles

WC.................................Twins
WC.................................Rays
WC.................................Diamondbacks
WC.................................Phillies
ALDS........................Orioles
ALDS........................Twins
NLDS........................Braves
NLDS........................Dodgers
ALCS........................Rangers (+1)
NLCS........................Diamondbacks (+1)

THEDEVILHIMSELF
ALDS...............................Orioles
NLDS..............................Braves
2023 WS........................Braves

WC.................................Blue Jays
WC.................................Rays
WC.................................Brewers
WC.................................Phillies
ALDS........................**NO PICK**
ALDS........................**NO PICK**
NLDS........................**NO PICK**
NLDS........................**NO PICK**
ALCS........................
NLCS........................

TOMMY BEDLAM
ALDS...............................Orioles
NLDS..............................Braves
2023 WS........................Braves

WC.................................Twins
WC.................................Rangers
WC.................................Diamondbacks
WC.................................Phillies
ALDS........................Orioles
ALDS........................Astros
NLDS........................Braves
NLDS........................Dodgers
ALCS........................Astros
NLCS........................**NO PICK**

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[King Kota]

Sure

 

[Chris]

In

 

[Storm Trooper]

count me in.

 

[THEDEVILHIMSELF]

In

 

[Doom]

We got two days left before the Wild Games start.

I'm considering everyone to make their bonus picks after the Wild Card round, so we know who's playing against who in the Divisional Series. Again, I'll post the Wild Card games after it's all set.

 

[Apoho Creed]

How did I miss this one. In for sure Doom.

 

[Doom]

How did I miss this one. In for sure Doom.

Gotcha!

 

[Doom]

@Chris @Kairi HoHo @THEDEVILHIMSELF @Alice Trooper @Loomis

The Wild Card has been set. Here are the games:

**AL WILD CARD**
Blue Jays @ Twins
Rangers @ Rays

**NL WILD CARD**
Diamondbacks @ Brewers
Marlins @ Phillies

BYE: Astros, Orioles, Dodgers, Braves

 

[Chris]

Blue Jays
Rays
Brewers
Phillies

Which Team Will Represent The American League In The World Series.....Astros
Which Team Will Represent The National League In The World Series.....Braves
Which Team Will Win The 2023 World Series...........................Braves

 

[Doom]

Blue Jays
Phillies

What's your other two picks?

 

[Chris]

Edited in, not sure how I missed those lol

 

[Doom]

Edited in, not sure how I missed those lol

It's all good Chris. I didn't want you to miss those two picks.

 

[Apoho Creed]

**AL WILD CARD**
Blue Jays @ Twins
Rangers @ Rays

**NL WILD CARD**
Diamondbacks @ Brewers
Marlins @ Phillies

Which Team Will Represent The American League In The World Series: Astros
Which Team Will Represent The National League In The World Series: Phillies
Which Team Will Win The 2023 World Series: Phillies. I know I have no chance but if the Phils get pass the Marlins and somehow are able to beat the Braves again no way the Brewers, or Dodgers beat them in a 7 Game Series.

 

[Vegeta]

I’m in