2011 MLB Division Series playoffs
NLDS Game 5: Cardinals vs. Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter throws a pitch during the first inning of Game 5 of the National League Division Series with the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 in Philadelphia. Carpenter tossed a three-hitter to out-pitch old pal Roy Halladay in a duel for the ages, as St. Louis edged the Phillies 1-0 in the deciding Game 5 of their NL playoff series.NLDS Game 5: Cardinals vs. Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nick Punto, left, reacts after Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley was thrown out at second base on the steal attempt during the sixth inning of Game 5 of the National League Division Series, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Philadelphia. Chris Carpenter pumped his fist and hollered at Molina, who became the first catcher to nail Utley stealing this season. Utley had been 14 for 14 - and, dating to 2009, 56 for 58.NLDS Game 5: Cardinals vs. Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay reacts in the dugout during the eighth inning of Game 5 of the National League Division Series with the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Philadelphia. Halladay was outstanding, too, but his year is over. Tagged by the first two batters, he allowed six hits overall, striking out seven in eight innings.NLDS Game 5: Cardinals vs. Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard reacts after falling down injured on his way to first base as he makes the last out during the ninth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series with the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Philadelphia. Howard has a left Achilles injury and won't know more about the severity of it until he has an MRI.NLDS Game 5: Cardinals vs. Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter, center, reacts in the clubhouse after their 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of the National League Division Series Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 in Philadelphia. Carpenter became just the sixth pitcher over the last 30 seasons to throw a shutout in a deciding game, and the first ever to do it in an NLDS Game 5.NLDS Game 5: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig reacts after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 5 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Milwaukee.NLDS Game 5: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Upton hits a home run during the third inning of Game 5 of the National League division series against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Milwaukee.NLDS Game 5: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Chris Young (24) of the Arizona Diamondbacks catches a fly ball in center field in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game 5 of the National League Division Series at Miller Park on Oct. 7, 2011 in Milwaukee.NLDS Game 5: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun (8) reacts as he scores on am RBI-single hit by Yuniesky Betancourt as Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ian Kennedy, right, walks toward the mound during the sixth inning of Game 5 of the National League Division Series Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Milwaukee.NLDS Game 5: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Gerardo Parra (8) of the Arizona Diamondbacks scores the tying run in the 9th inning in front of Jonathan Lucroy (20) of the Milwaukee Brewers during Game 5 of the National League Division Series at Miller Park on Oct. 7, 2011 in Milwaukee.NLDS Game 5: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Nyjer Morgan (2) of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after getting the game-winning RBI scoring teammate Carlos Gomez (27) to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 in 10 innings in Game Five of the National League Division Series at Miller Park on October 7, 2011 in Milwaukee. Morgan was mobbed by the Brewers near the mound after the latest dramatic finish for baseball's best home team gave Milwaukee its first victory in a postseason series since it won the AL pennant in 1982.ALDS Game 5: Yankees vs.Tigers
New York Yankees' Nick Swisher watches a home run by Detroit Tigers' Don Kelly land in the stands in the first inning in Game 5 of the American League Division Series Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 in New York. Kelly and Delmon Young hit back-to-back homers in the first inning.It was the first time that the Yankees have allowed back-to-back HRs in the first inning of a postseason game. Only once before had they even allowed 2 homers in the first inning of a postseason game: Game 2 of the 1958 World Series vs. the Milwaukee Braves.
ALDS Game 5: Yankees vs.Tigers
Detroit Tigers' Doug Fister pitches in the first inning in Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 in New York. Fister and three relievers spent a tense night trying to protect the lead. They held off the high-powered Yankees - barely - and beat New York 3-2 in the deciding fifth games of their AL Division Series.ALDS Game 5: Yankees vs.Tigers
New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira reacts after teammate Nick Swisher struck out with bases loaded in the seventh inning in Game 5 of the American League division series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 in New York. The Yankees left 11 men left on base in Game 5 vs Detroit - the most they've ever had in a "winner-take-all" game. Teixeira batted .167 (3-for-18) with no RBIs.ALDS Game 5: Yankees vs.Tigers
Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila celebrates after New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez struck out in the ninth inning and the Tigers won Game 5 of the American League division series 3-2 on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in New York. Rodriguez was 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and hit .118 in the series (2-for-18).ALDS Game 5: Yankees vs.Tigers
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez, right, celebrates with his son Victor Jose in the locker room after the Tigers defeated the New York Yankees 3-2 in Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in New York. The victory sends Detroit to the AL Championship Series for the first time since 2006 - the year they also eliminated the Yankees in the first round. Game 1 is Saturday night at Texas.NLDS Game 4: Brewers vs. Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts, right, is greeted at the plate by teammates following his first-inning grand slam against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series, Oct. 5, 2011, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks became the second team - after the 1977 Dodgers - to hit grand slams in consecutive playoff games.NLDS Game 4: Brewers vs. Diamondbacks
Collin Cowgill (4) of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits a two-run RBI single in the third inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field on Oct. 5, 2011 in Phoenix.NLDS Game 4: Brewers vs. Diamondbacks
Milwaukee Brewers' Corey Hart can't come up with a foul ball off the bat of Arizona Diamondbacks' Aaron Hill in the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series, Oct. 5, 2011, in Phoenix.NLDS Game 4: Brewers vs. Diamondbacks
Chris Young (24) of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits a two-run home run in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field on Oct. 5, 2011 in Phoenix. Young had the first two-homer game in Arizona's postseason history and Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-6 to force Game 5 in the NL Division Series.NLDS Game 4: Brewers vs. Diamondbacks
J.J. Putz (40) of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 10-6 in Game Four of the National League Division Series at Chase Field on Oct. 5, 2011 in Phoenix.NLDS Game 4: Phillies vs. Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Edwin Jackson throws during the first inning in Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Oct. 5, 2011, in St. Louis. Jackson recovered from a rocky beginning to win his first playoff start with six solid innings.NLDS Game 4: Phillies vs. Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies' Hunter Pence hits an RBI single during the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Oct. 5, 2011, in St. Louis.NLDS Game 4: Phillies vs. Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday (7) beats the tag by Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz to score on a double by David Freese during the fourth inning in Game 4 of the National League Division Series, Oct. 5, 2011, in St. Louis.NLDS Game 4: Phillies vs. Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese, right, hits a two-run double as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz looks on during the fourth inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series, Oct. 5, 2011, in St. Louis. Freese homered, doubled and drove in four runs as the Cardinals tagged playoff nemesis Roy Oswalt and beat the Phillies 5-3, forcing a deciding fifth game in their NL division series.NLDS Game 4: Phillies vs. Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte celebrates after getting Philadelphia Phillies' Placido Polanco to fly out for the final out during Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 5-3. Now it's back to Philadelphia for Game 5 on Friday night. Roy Halladay, who won the opener for the Phillies, will face St. Louis ace Chris Carpenter. Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has already called it a dream matchup.NLDS Game 3: Brewers vs. Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks, left, and Milwaukee Brewers stand for the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the National League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in Phoenix.NLDS Game 3: Brewers vs. Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Collmenter winds up for a delivery to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the National League division series Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in Phoenix. Collmenter befuddled Milwaukee batters again and the Diamondbacks stayed alive in the NL Division Series with an 8-1 rout of the Brewers.NLDS Game 3: Brewers vs. Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt hits a grand slam in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the National League division series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in Phoenix. Goldschmidt tied a franchise postseason record with five RBIs.It was only the third rookie slam in postseason history, following the Yankees' Gil McDougald in Game 5 of the 1951 World Series and the Yankees' Ricky Ledee in Game 4 of the 1999 AL Championship Series, according to STATS LLC.
NLDS Game 3: Brewers vs. Diamondbacks
Players in the Arizona Diamondbacks' dugout erupt following a fifth-inning grand slam by Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt in Game 3 of the National League division series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in Phoenix.ALDS Game 4: Yankees vs. Tigers
New York Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett throws during the first inning of Game 4 of the American League division series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in Detroit. Shaky all season, Burnett started only because Game 1 was suspended by rain Friday. Burnett allowed a run and four hits in 5 2/3 innings before turning it over to the bullpen.ALDS Game 4: Yankees vs. Tigers
New York Yankees' Russell Martin reacts after scoring on a Derek Jeter double to center field during the third inning of Game 4 of the American League division series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in Detroit. Jeter hit a drive to deep center that speedy Austin Jackson wasn't able to run down to give New York a 2-0 lead.ALDS Game 4: Yankees vs. Tigers
New York Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson stretches to catch the fly ball from Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta to end the sixth inning of Game 4 of the American League division series on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in Detroit. Granderson came sprinting over and made a diving catch even more impressive than his first one catch, sliding across the outfield grass on his belly after making the grab. He appeared shaken up for a bit afterward, but stayed in the game.ALDS Game 4: Yankees vs. Tigers
New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, Curtis Granderson, Robinson Cano and Derek Jeter, from left, celebrate the Yankees' 10-1 win over the Detroit Tigers in Game 4 of the American League division series on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in Detroit.NLDS Game 3: Phillies vs. Cardinals
Fans wait for Game 3 of the National League division series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in St Louis.NLDS Game 3: Phillies vs. Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws during the first inning of Game 3 of the National League division series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in St. Louis. Garcia was brilliant for the first six innings but ran into trouble in the seventh inning.NLDS Game 3: Phillies vs. Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels works during the second inning of Game 3 of the National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in St. Louis. Hamels pitched six scoreless innings for the win.NLDS Game 3: Phillies vs. Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies' Ben Francisco watches his three-run home run during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in St. Louis. Francisco's home run off the Cardinals' Jaime Garcia made 3-0.NLDS Game 3: Phillies vs. Cardinals
Chase Utley (26) of the Philadelphia Phillies turns an inning-ending double play over Rafael Furcal (15) of the St. Louis Cardinals as Jimmy Rollins (11) also of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during game three of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on Oct. 4, 2011 in St. Louis, Mo. The Phillies won 3-2.ALDS Game 4: Rangers vs. Rays
Infielder Sean Rodriguez (1) of the Tampa Bay Rays runs over catcher Mike Napoli (25) of the Texas Rangers as he scores during Game Four of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field, Oct. 4, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla.ALDS Game 4: Rangers vs. Rays
Pitcher Matt Harrison (54) of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during Game Four of the American League Division Series, Oct. 4. 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Harrison, who made a relief appearance in the Rangers' loss in the series opener, pitched five innings to get the win in his first postseason start.ALDS Game 4: Rangers vs. Rays
Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre, right, hits a solo home run in front of Tampa Bay Rays catcher Kelly Shoppach and umpire Greg Gibson during the seventh inning of Game 4 of the American League division series, Oct. 4, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Adrian Beltre hit three straight home runs and the Rangers powered themselves back into the AL championship series, beating the Rays 4-3. Beltre became just the seventh player to homer three times in a postseason game.ALDS Game 4: Rangers vs. Rays
Closer Neftali Feliz (30) of the Texas Rangers pitches in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game Four of the American League Division Series, Oct. 4, 2011, in St Petersburg, Fla. Feliz gave up a run in the ninth inning before closing for his third save of the series as the Rangers beat the Rays 4-3.ALDS Game 4: Rangers vs. Rays
Members of the Texas Rangers celebrate their 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the American League division series, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The victory gave the Rangers a 3-1 series win.ALDS Game 3: Yankees vs. Tigers
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of Game 3 of the American League division series against the New York Yankees on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Detroit. New York scored two runs in the first against Justin Verlander before the MVP candidate shut out the potent lineup over the next five innings with 100 mph fastballs and knee-buckling breaking pitches.ALDS Game 3: Yankees vs. Tigers
New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia walks off the mound after being replaced during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the American League division series on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Detroit. At left is manager Joe Girardi. Sabathia matched his playoff high with six walks as the Tigers defeated the New York Yankees 5-4.ALDS Game 3: Yankees vs. Tigers
Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young high-fives third base coach Gene Lamont after a solo home run during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the American League division series against the New York Yankees on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Detroit.ALDS Game 3: Yankees vs. Tigers
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jose Valverde reacts after striking out New York Yankees' Derek Jeter during the ninth inning of Game 3 of baseball's American League division series on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Detroit. The Yankees mounted a rally for the second successive game against closer Jose Valverde in the ninth and fell short. Jeter struck out with two runners on for the final out in the Yankees' 5-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers that put New York in a 2-1 hole in the best-of-5 AL Division Series. The AL East champions are counting on a shaky A.J. Burnett in Game 4 at Comerica Park on Tuesday night.ALDS Game 3: Rangers vs. Rays
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price throws during the first inning against the Texas Rangers, during Game 3 of the American League division series, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in St.Petersburg, Fla.ALDS Game 3: Rangers vs. Rays
Pitcher Colby Lewis (48) of the Texas Rangers pitches in the second inning while taking on the Tampa Bay Rays in Game Three of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on Oct. 3, 2011 in St Petersburg, Fla. Colby Lewis outpitched All-Star David Price and the defending AL champions survived a shaky effort from the bullpen to hold off the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Monday in Game 3 of their best-of-five playoff.ALDS Game 3: Rangers vs. Rays
Texas Rangers Mike Napoli (25) hits a two run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh inning, during Game 3 of the American League division series, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in St.Petersburg, Fla. The crowd of 32,828 fell silent when Napoli lifted a 2-2 pitch into the seats in left-center for a 2-1 advantage.ALDS Game 3: Rangers vs. Rays
Desmond Jennings (8) of the Tampa Bay Rays hits a solo home run in the eighth inning against Mike Adams (37) of the Texas Rangers in Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on Oct. 3, 2011 in St Petersburg, Fla. Jennings led off eighth with his second homer, trimming Texas' lead to 4-3. The Rangers held on to win 4-3.NLDS Game 2: Cardinals vs. Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) makes the tag to get St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay (19) out at home during the fourth inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 in Philadelphia.NLDS Game 2: Cardinals vs. Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig, right, celebrates with his team after scoring the winning run during the seventh inning of the Game 2 of the National League Division Series with the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 in Philadelphia. The Cardinals won 5-4.NLDS Game 2: Cardinals vs. Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte (30), Yadier Molina (4), and Albert Pujols (5) react after Game 2 of the National League Division Series with the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 in Philadelphia. Six Cardinals relievers combined to toss six shutout innings, allowing just one hit. Jason Motte finished for a four-out save as the Cardinals won 5-4.NLDS Game 2: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks reacts after hitting an RBI triple during the third inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Milwaukee.NLDS Game 2: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 2 of the National League Division Series, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Milwaukee.NLDS Game 2: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero can't catch the throw as Milwaukee Brewers' Jerry Hairston Jr. scores from third on a squeeze bunt by Jonathan Lucroy during the sixth inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Milwaukee. Lucroy - "Mr. Squeeze" to his teammates - drove in the go-ahead run with a bunt and the Brewers broke away from the Diamondbacks 9-4, to take a 2-0 lead in their NL Division Series.ALDS Game 2: Tigers vs. Yankees
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera follows through on a first-inning, two-run home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Freddy Garcia during Game 2 of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. Cabrera took advantage of the short right field porch in the Bronx to give Detroit a 2-0 lead. The AL's top hitter this year added an RBI single in a two-run second that began with a throwing error by Derek Jeter.ALDS Game 2: Tigers vs. Yankees
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers a pitch during the third inning of Game 2 of baseball's American League Division Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. Scherzer pitched no-hit ball into the sixth before Robinson Cano blooped an opposite-field single to left.ALDS Game 2: Tigers vs. Yankees
New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson hits a solo home run off Detroit Tigers' Joaquin Benoit in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League division series on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.ALDS Game 2: Tigers vs. Yankees
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) and relief pitcher Jose Valverde (46) celebrate after New York Yankees' Robinson Cano (24) grounded out in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League division series to give the Tigers a 5-3 win on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Valverde entered in the ninth with a four-run lead. He led the majors in going 49 of 49 in save chances this year, and the Tigers were a perfect 83-0 this season when taking an edge into the ninth.ALDS Game 1: Tigers vs. Yankees
New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin tags out Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila (13) trying to score at home plate in the fifth inning during the continuation of Game One of the American League division series on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The opener resumed after a rain delay of 23 hours, 29 minutes. There was no national anthem and official scorer Jordan Sprechman announced Verlander's pitching line, a day later, one batter into the game. The Bleacher Creatures gave Yankees starters a second roll call.ALDS Game 1: Tigers vs. Yankees
Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees watches his grand slam home run in the sixth inning of Game One of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 1, 2011 in New York City. Cano barely missed a homer on his tie-breaking double in the fifth, and New York broke it open with a six-run sixth against losing pitcher Doug Fister.ALDS Game 1: Tigers vs. Yankees
Ivan Nova of the New York Yankees salutes the crowd after leaving the game in the ninth inning of Game One of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 1, 2011 in New York City. After loading the bases in the ninth, Nova was pulled by Girardi. The 24-year-old rookie tipped his cap as the crowd gave him a standing ovation, and pounded his chest when he got to the dugout.ALDS Game 1: Tigers vs. Yankees
Detroit Tigers' Wilson Betemit (20) strikes out for the final out of the continuation of Game One of the American League division series Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. At rear are New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin and umpire Tony Randazzo. Final score: Yankees 9, Tigers 3.ALDS Game 2: Rays vs. Rangers
With the bases still loaded, Mike Napoli (25) of the Texas Rangers hits a two-run RBI single in the 4th inning of Game Two of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Oct. 1, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.ALDS Game 2: Rays vs. Rangers
Manager Joe Maddon takes out James Shields (33) of the Tampa Bay Rays in the 6th inning against the Texas Rangers during Game Two of the American League Division Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Oct. 1, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. Shields cruised through the first three innings, then got himself into all sorts of trouble in the fourth. He wound up leaving without getting an out in the sixth and was tagged for a total of seven runs in an 8-6 loss.ALDS Game 2: Rays vs. Rangers
Evan Longoria (3) of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers in the 7th inning during Game Two of the American League Division Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Oct. 1, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Rays were down 7-3; Longoria's home run made it 7-6.ALDS Game 2: Rays vs. Rangers
Brandon Gomes (47) of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after allowing a solo home run to Mitch Moreland (18) of the Texas Rangers in the 8th inning of Game Two of the American League Division Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Oct.1, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. Moreland's home run gave the Rangers an insurance run in a 8-6 win to tie the series at a game apiece.NLDS Game 1: Cardinals vs. Phillies
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies are introduced before Game One of the National League division series Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 in Philadelphia.NLDS Game 1: Cardinals vs. Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman, center, is congratulated by Albert Pujols, left, and Rafael Furcal, after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of Game One of the National League division series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 in Philadelphia. The switch-hitting Berkman hit all 31 of his homers in the regular season from the left side. No. 32 was the first three-run homer Halladay allowed since Aug. 21, 2008.NLDS Game 1: Cardinals vs. Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard hits his three-run homer in the sixth inning of Game One of the National League division series with the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 in Philadelphia. Howard shook off his season-ending strikeout last October in the championship series to hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in a five-run sixth inning, sending Citizens Bank Park into a frenzy.NLDS Game 1: Cardinals vs. Phillies
Starting pitcher Roy Halladay (34) of the Philadelphia Phillies (R) celebrates the Phillies' 11-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals with teammate Hunter Pence (3) (left) after Game One of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on Oct. 1, 2011 in Philadelphia. Halladay overcame a shaky start and retired his last 21 batters, and the NL East champions began their all-or-nothing postseason run with a comeback win.NLDS Game 1: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Prince Fielder (28) of the Milwaukee Brewers greets his teammates during player introductions prior to Game One of the National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Miller Park on Oct. 1, 2011 in Milwaukee.NLDS Game 1: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Yovani Gallardo (49) of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch during Game One of the National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Miller Park on Oct. 1, 2011 in Milwaukee. Gallardo gave up one run and four hits over eight innings and matched a postseason franchise record with nine strikeouts.NLDS Game 1: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Prince Fielder (28) of the Milwaukee Brewers hits a two-run home run in the 7th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game One of the National League Division Series at Miller Park on Oct. 1, 2011 in Milwaukee. Fielder's hit his home run after Ryan Braun doubled for his third hit of the day, making it 4-0.NLDS Game 1: Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
John Axford (59) of the Milwaukee Brewers and Prince Fielder (28) celebrate their 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game One of the National League Division Series at Miller Park on Oct. 1, 2011 in Milwaukee. Axford pitched a perfect ninth for his first save after converting his last 43 in a row in the regular season. The Brewers started 1-0 at Miller Park after winning a major-league best 57 times at home during their run to the NL Central title.ALDS Game 1: Tigers vs. Yankees
The New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers stand at attention as a giant American Flag is displayed during the playing of the National Anthem, before Game One of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 30, 2011 in New York City.ALDS Game 1: Tigers vs. Yankees
New York Yankees right fielder Nick Swisher (33) leaps but can't catch Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young's solo home run in the first inning during Game One of baseball's American League division series on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.ALDS Game 1: Tigers vs. Yankees
CC Sabathia (52) of the New York Yankees pitches in the rain against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 30, 2011 in New York City.The playoff opener between the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees was suspended because of rain in the second inning Friday night, wiping out both No. 1 starters, the Tigers' Justin Verlander and Sabathia, for a few days.