The Los Angeles Dodgers, Box-Toppers’ dominant team during much of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, hold the edge over the Atlanta Braves in the National League Championship Series.
Read MoreRays’ Diego Castillo tops players in Sunday's AL Championship Series Game 1
Rays closing pitcher Diego Castillo is Box-Toppers Player of the Game in Sunday’s American League Championship Series Game 1.
Castillo picked up the final five outs for the Rays, striking out one over 1 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing one hit, no walks and picking up the save, in the 2-1 win over the Astros.
Read MoreRays hold Box-Toppers advantages in AL Championship Series, but Astros have proven surprising
The Houston Astros, Box-Toppers’ lowest-ranked team in the 2020 postseason, face the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series.
The Astros ranked 17th among all teams in Box-Toppers regular season rankings. The Rays meanwhile ranked ninth among all teams, though they had the best record in the AL and were the top-seeded AL team in the playoffs.
Read MoreRays’ Diego Castillo tops players in Friday's AL Division Series Game 5 win, eliminating Yankees
Rays pitcher Diego Castillo is Box-Toppers Player of the Game in Friday’s American League Division Series Game 5.
Castillo struck out four in the final two innings, allowing no runs, no hits, one walk and picking up the win, in the 2-1 win over the Yankees.
Read MoreBraves’ Wright, Dodgers’ Urias among top players in Thursday's league division series games
In four league division series playoff games Thursday these are Box-Toppers Player of the Game winners:
Braves pitcher Kyle Wright is top player in Thursday’s 7-0 win over the Marlins.
Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias is top player in Thursday’s 12-3 win over the Padres.
Carlos Correa of the Astros is top player in Thursday’s 11-6 win over the Athletics.
Yankees pitcher Chad Green is top player in Thursday’s 5-1 win over the Rays.
Braves’ Anderson, Athletics’ Hendriks among top players in Wednesday's league division series games
In four league division series playoff games Wednesday these are Box-Toppers Player of the Game winners:
Braves pitcher Ian Anderson is top player in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over the Marlins.
Athletics closing pitcher Liam Hendriks is top player in Wednesday’s 9-7 win over the Astros.
Corey Seager of the Dodgers is top player in Wednesday’s 6-5 win over the Padres.
Kevin Kiermaier of the Rays is top player in Wednesday’s 8-4 win over the Yankees.
Braves’ d'Arnaud, Dodgers’ May among top players in Tuesday's league division playoff games
In four league division series playoff games Tuesday these are Box-Toppers Player of the Game winners:
Travis d'Arnaud of the Braves is top player in Tuesday’s 9-5 win over the Marlins.
Dodgers pitcher Dustin May is top player in Tuesday’s 5-1 win over the Padres.
George Springer of the Astros is top player in Tuesday’s 5-2 win over the Athletics.
Manuel Margot of the Rays is top player in Tuesday’s 7-5 win over the Yankees.
Astros’ Correa, Yankees’ Hicks top players in Monday's AL Division Series opening games
Carlos Correa of the Astros and Aaron Hicks of the Yankees are Box-Toppers Players of the Game in Monday’s two American League Division Series games.
Read MoreBox-Toppers’ NL Division Series previews: Marlins vs. Braves, Padres vs. Dodgers
Both National League Division Series begin Tuesday.
The Miami Marlins face the Atlanta Braves in one best-of-five game series and the San Diego Padres take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the other series.
Read MoreBox-Toppers’ AL Division Series previews: Astros vs. Athletics, Yankees vs. Rays
Both American League Division Series begin Monday.
The Houston Astros face the Oakland Athletics in one best-of-five game series and the New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the other series.
Read MoreMarlins’ Sixto Sanchez, Padres’ Jake Cronenworth top players in Friday's 2 NL Wild Card games
Marlins pitcher Sixto Sanchez and Jake Cronenworth of the Padres are Box-Toppers Player of the Game winners in Friday’s two National League Wild Card playoff games.
Read MoreDodgers’ Clayton Kershaw tops players in Thursday's 4 Wild Card round games
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw tops players in Thursday’s four Wild Card playoff games.
Other Player of the Game winners Thursday:
Braves pitcher Ian Anderson.
Fernando Tatis Jr. of the Padres.
Sean Murphy of the Athletics.
Braves’ Max Fried tops players in Wednesday's 8 Wild Card round games
Snell, Cole, Giolito, Valdez top players in Tuesday's four AL Wild Card games
Rays pitcher Blake Snell topped players Tuesday in the four American League Wild Card games to open the 2020 postseason.
Snell was Player of the Game in the 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. In addition, Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole, White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito and Astros pitcher Framber Valdez were Player of the Game winners Tuesday in their AL Wild Card Game 1 wins.
Read MoreBox-Toppers’ picks for postseason awards include Shane Bieber, Trevor Bauer, Luke Voit
Box-Toppers has cast votes for postseason honors for Shane Bieber, Luke Voit and for Trevor Bauer—twice.
I have cast my vote in the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA) for Reds pitcher Bauer to be both National League Cy Young Award winner and NL Most Valuable Player.
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Indians’ Shane Bieber is 2020 Box-Toppers Player of the Year
Indians pitcher Shane Bieber is Box-Toppers Player of the Year for 2020.
Bieber finishes the pandemic-shortened 2020 season with 11.4 Box-Toppers points, leading Box-Toppers player rankings report for the sixth straight week.
Meanwhile, Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer rises to lead National League pitchers, Marcell Ozuna of the Braves rises to lead NL batters and Luke Voit of the Yankees maintains his lead among American League batters.
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Los Angeles Dodgers finish 2020 season leading Box-Toppers team rankings
The Los Angeles Dodgers finish the 2020 season atop Box-Toppers team rankings, leading rankings for the sixth straight week.
Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics rise to lead American League teams and the Cleveland Indians are the hottest team since the last rankings report Sept. 17.
Read MoreAthletics’ Frankie Montas tops players for Sunday, Sept. 27; Cubs’ Alzolay tops NL players
Athletics pitcher Frankie Montas is Sunday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day on the final day of the regular season.
Montas struck out 13 over six innings, allowing two runs (none earned), four hits and two walks, in the 6-2 win over the Mariners. Montas did not earn the win, picking up a no-decision, because the game was tied, 2-2, when he exited.
Read MoreBrewers’ Brandon Woodruff tops players for Saturday, Sept. 26; Red Sox’ Houck tops AL players
Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff is Saturday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.
Woodruff struck out 10 over eight scoreless innings, allowing two hits and one walk, in the 3-0 win over the Cardinals.
Read MoreDiamondbacks’ Gallen tops players for Friday, Sept. 25; Cubs’ Darvish rises to 3rd in player rankings
Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen is Friday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.
Also Friday, Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish rises to third place in Box-Toppers season player rankings after earning Player of the Game honors.
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