Division Series Outlook

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox
Chicago survived Cleveland's charge and still won 99 games. Red Sox aren't as strong on the mound but still have the guns. Red Sox in 4.

New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels
Yankees had to fight for this AL East crown. Angels have handled New York recently, but this time the magic won't be enough. Yankees in 5.

NATIONAL LEAGUE
San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals
San Diego ragged because of its 82-80 record, but Padres can pitch. St. Louis has been cruising since the All-Star break. Cardinals in 4.

Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves
Always conventional wisdom to dismiss Atlanta in the playoffs. We may have to do it again because Clemens, Pettitte and Oswalt are too much. Astros in 5.

NFL Picks (Week 4)

Last week: 8-6
Season: 24-12

New Orleans 21, Buffalo 10 (Saints get some "home" cooking)
N.Y. Giants 24, St. Louis 17 (Eli Manning finding his groove)
Washington 17, Seattle 16 (Skins aren't that bad)
Jacksonville 19, Denver 14 (Jags' defense stands up again)
Indianapolis 27, Tennessee 14 (Colts get it going)
Cincinnati 30, Houston 16 (Yes, Bengals are for real)
Tampa Bay 21, Detroit 13 (Cadillac continues to roll)
New England 27, San Diego 21 (Best big-game team out there)
Baltimore 13, N.Y. Jets 7 (Brooks Bollinger? No chance)
Atlanta 23, Minnesota 20 (Vick finding his way in the offense)
Dallas 26, Oakland 21 (Raiders lacking on defense)
Kansas City 27, Philadelphia 24 (Chiefs awake after Monday night blowout)
San Francisco 20, Arizona 17 (Cards sound like they're ready to give up)
Carolina 24, Green Bay 13 (Packers 0-4? Believe it)