Before each round, we like to identify one plausible X-factor from each series that could swing the outcome. What is an "X-factor"? Why, dear reader, it's a conveniently vague term that allows us to write about darn near any angle that we want to without having to provide additional justification.

You might not believe in magic, but it might be time to start believing in the Mets. For the past three months, it seems like every bounce, call and moment have gone New York's way. A little more than 30 hours ago,

Postseason baseball is here. Check out the odds for the AL and NL wild-card rounds, and follow along through Thursday!