The 2026 postseason has delivered an elite brand of baseball through its first half. Power pitching has been one of the biggest storylines, with more than 200 pitches of 100+ MPH already thrown and the record for a single postseason within reach before the League Championship Series even begin.
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That has been complemented by the sheer number of plays, a low strikeout rate, and the value of defense and contact hitting, rewarding teams that excel in those areas. All of it has made for a balanced postseason defined by both competition and entertainment.
In this edition, you will learn if just throwing triple-digit pitches will guarantee success in today’s game, and how this contrasts with the biggest trends of the current postseason.
Also, I got to talk with the men of the moment: Victor Mesa Jr. Together, we looked back at the path that led to his home run in Yankee Stadium, and 3 reasons why he has thrived in Tampa.
Plus: A once-promising prospect makes his return to winter baseball.
All of that is below. Thank you all for reading.