10 storylines to follow heading into the MLB postseason
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Is Chris Sale healthy?Boston finished the regular season with the most wins in MLB, yet there is one question that is making New Englanders lose speed. Is Boston's ace, Chris Sale, healthy for the playoff? The right-hander has thrown only 17 innings since th10 storylines to follow heading into the MLB postseason
Is Chris Sale healthy?Boston finished the regular season with the most wins in MLB, yet there is one question that is making New Englanders lose speed. Is Boston's ace, Chris Sale, healthy for the playoff? The right-hander has thrown only 17 innings since the start of August after two DL stints for shoulder issues, and his velocity was notably down in his last outing. Sale claims that the velocity is due to mechanical issues. Whether that's actually the case or he's hiding an injury, it's clear that the Red Sox have reason to be concerned. Boston has a deep rotation, but no one else in it has held a candle to Sale's ability. Can the Cubs overcome their bullpen issues? Theo Epstein and company built a deep bullpen this season, and it's about to be tested. The Cubs lost closer Brandon Morrow to an arm injury, and Pedro Strop is questionable to return during October due a hamstring problem. Those injuries have left Joe Maddon to mix and match late in games, using a combination of Steve Cishek, Justin Wilson, and Read more