Who do you blame the most for the Cubs' struggles over the past two seasons?

•  
  9%
  Dale Sveum
•  
  45%
  The front office
•  
  46%
  The players

(Total votes: 4,050)

When will the Cubs next make the playoffs?

•  
  9%
  1-2 seasons
•  
  39%
  3-4 season
•  
  52%
  5 seasons or more

(Total votes: 4,044)

Will Dale Sveum ever manage again in MLB?

•  
  52%
  Yes
•  
  48%
  No

(Total votes: 3,944)

Which team will Joe Girardi manage next season?

•  
  35%
  Cubs
•  
  53%
  Yankees
•  
  12%
  Another team

(Total votes: 8,164)

Which team will win the NL wild-card game at Pittsburgh?

•  
  75%
  Pirates
•  
  25%
  Reds

(Total votes: 143,046)

Which team will win the AL wild-card game at Cleveland?

•  
  59%
  Indians
•  
  41%
  Rays

(Total votes: 28,603)

Which team will win the Tigers-Athletics series?

•  
  55%
  Tigers
•  
  45%
  Athletics

(Total votes: 20,408)

Which team will win the Dodgers-Braves series?

•  
  56%
  Dodgers
•  
  44%
  Braves

(Total votes: 19,468)

Which team will win the series between the Cardinals and Pirates/Reds?

•  
  52%
  Cardinals
•  
  40%
  Pirates
•  
  8%
  Reds

(Total votes: 18,909)

Which team will win the series between the Red Sox and the Indians/Rays?

•  
  65%
  Red Sox
•  
  23%
  Indians
•  
  12%
  Rays

(Total votes: 7,517)

Which already-set series are you more looking forward to?

•  
  44%
  Tigers-Athletics
•  
  56%
  Dodgers-Braves

(Total votes: 18,050)

Which NLDS series do you want more to see?

•  
  79%
  Cardinals-Pirates
•  
  21%
  Cardinals-Reds

(Total votes: 41,676)

Which ALDS series do you want more to see?

•  
  64%
  Red Sox-Indians
•  
  36%
  Red Sox-Rays

(Total votes: 6,815)

Which team will win the American League pennant?

•  
  17%
  A's
•  
  41%
  Red Sox
•  
  25%
  Tigers
•  
  17%
  Another team

(Total votes: 36,990)

Which team will win the National League pennant?

•  
  20%
  Braves
•  
  24%
  Cardinals
•  
  32%
  Dodgers
•  
  19%
  Pirates
•  
  5%
  Reds

(Total votes: 37,384)

Which team will win the World Series?

•  
  14%
  Braves
•  
  13%
  Cardinals
•  
  19%
  Dodgers
•  
  22%
  Red Sox
•  
  32%
  Another team

(Total votes: 124,343)

Who is the Cardinals' MVP?

•  
  37%
  Matt Carpenter
•  
  54%
  Yadier Molina
•  
  9%
  Someone else

(Total votes: 6,062)

Which team will end the regular season with the best record in the National League?

•  
  39%
  Braves
•  
  61%
  Cardinals

(Total votes: 6,071)

Which is the best team in baseball?

•  
  5%
  Athletics
•  
  9%
  Braves
•  
  38%
  Cardinals
•  
  28%
  Red Sox
•  
  20%
  Another team

(Total votes: 6,382)

Which team will win Tuesday's NL wild-card game in Pittsburgh?

•  
  75%
  Pirates
•  
  25%
  Reds

(Total votes: 32,860)

Which league is best positioned for the future?

•  
  22%
  MLB
•  
  24%
  NBA
•  
  46%
  NFL
•  
  8%
  NHL

(Total votes: 54,093)

Which of these was the best change to baseball under Bud Selig?

•  
  15%
  Three-division realignment
•  
  35%
  Playoff wild-card teams
•  
  21%
  Interleague play
•  
  19%
  Instant replay
•  
  10%
  All-Star Game determining World Series home-field avantage

(Total votes: 114,378)

Which commissioner with a tenure of 20 or more years has done the best job with his league?

•  
  10%
  Gary Bettman (NHL)
•  
  48%
  Bud Selig (MLB)
•  
  42%
  David Stern (NBA)

(Total votes: 5,095)

Roger Goodell has been NFL commissioner since 2006. Will he still be in that position by 2026?

•  
  24%
  Yes
•  
  76%
  No

(Total votes: 5,133)

Robinson Cano is reportedly seeking a 10-year deal for $305 million. Should the Yankees give it to him?

•  
  17%
  Yes
•  
  83%
  No

(Total votes: 32,468)

Which team will Robinson Cano be playing for next season?

•  
  32%
  Yankees
•  
  68%
  Another team

(Total votes: 31,848)

Where does Robinson Cano rank among the best players in baseball?

•  
  13%
  Top five
•  
  49%
  Top 10
•  
  38%
  Not in the top 10

(Total votes: 10,183)

What would make you more nervous about Robinson Cano reportedly seeking a 10-year, $305 million contract?

•  
  53%
  The years
•  
  47%
  The money

(Total votes: 10,160)

When will the Yankees next make the postseason?

•  
  36%
  Next season
•  
  34%
  2015
•  
  30%
  2016 or later

(Total votes: 28,626)

What do you blame the most for the Yankees' struggles this season?

•  
  3%
  Joe Girardi
•  
  27%
  The players
•  
  19%
  The front office
•  
  51%
  Injuries

(Total votes: 14,429)

Is baseball better off when the Yankees are competitive?

•  
  48%
  Yes
•  
  52%
  No

(Total votes: 36,026)

Will Joe Girardi be managing the Yankees next season?

•  
  77%
  Yes
•  
  23%
  No

(Total votes: 14,971)

If you were a Yankees fan, would you want Joe Girardi to return next season?

•  
  82%
  Yes
•  
  18%
  No

(Total votes: 14,150)

Which is more embarrassing?

•  
  30%
  Not having bobbleheads ready for Mariano Rivera Bobblehead Night
•  
  70%
  Missing the playoffs with a $230 million payroll

(Total votes: 22,684)

Which is more heartbreaking?

•  
  32%
  Losing a no-hit bid on an infield hit with one out to go
•  
  68%
  Losing a playoff series in walk-off fashion

(Total votes: 30,587)

Which is more exciting to watch?

•  
  27%
  A legit no-hit bid
•  
  73%
  A close elimination playoff game

(Total votes: 29,840)

Had you heard of Michael Wacha before Tuesday night's no-hit bid?

•  
  39%
  Yes
•  
  61%
  No

(Total votes: 6,383)

What is your take on no-hitters?

•  
  79%
  Awesome
•  
  21%
  Overrated

(Total votes: 13,139)

If they win the division, how far will the Cardinals go in the playoffs?

•  
  20%
  Lose in NLDS
•  
  43%
  Lose in NLCS
•  
  16%
  Lose in World Series
•  
  21%
  Win World Series

(Total votes: 5,863)

There have been two no-hitters in 2013, after seven in 2012. How many will we see in 2014?

•  
  5%
  0
•  
  8%
  1
•  
  18%
  2
•  
  42%
  3
•  
  27%
  4 or more

(Total votes: 62,372)