Because it's October, everything in the baseball world is cranked to 11, from the stakes to the drama to the intrigue. So, too, are our reactions to everything that happens, and sometimes those sensitivities need a reality check.
With two rounds of Major League Baseball's 2024 postseason in the books, it's a perfect time to assess the state of the teams still fighting for a World Series berth as well as those whose opportunities expired in recent days.
Let's look at a few overreactions from the MLB playoffs so far and judge if they are legitimate or irrational.