Sunday, October 26, 2008

Simulations, World Series Game #5

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Rays vs Phillies S.Kazmir vs C.Hamels Phillies 61.55% 9.84 7 Phillies

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Simulation, World Series Game #4

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Rays vs Phillies A.Sonnanstine vs J.Blanton Phillies 50.99 9.89 12 Phillies
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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Simulation for World Series, Game #3

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Rays vs Phillies M.Garza vs J.Moyer Phillies 57.03% 9.69 9 Phillies
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What's at stake in Game #3?
Situation Rays Odds to win W.S. Phillies Odds to win W.S.
Current Odds 48.59% 51.41%
Rays Win Game #3 70.28% 29.72%
Phillies Win Game #3 31.93% 68.07%
Methodology: I calculated the win probabilites for each of the remaining possible games, then ran a program that plays out the 7 game series 1 million times, which outputs the number of times each team won the 7 game series. If you have your own win probabilites for each game, I'd be glad to run the numbers for you based on your own game predictions.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Simulation for World Series, Game #2

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Phillies vs Rays B.Myers vs J.Shields Rays 63.06% 9.75 6 Rays
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What's riding on tonight's game?
Situation Rays Odds to win W.S. Phillies Odds to win W.S.
Current Odds 46.78% 53.22%
Rays Win Game #2 59.97% 40.03%
Phillies Win Game #2 35.39% 74.85%
Methodology: I calculated the win probabilites for each of the remaining possible games, then ran a program that plays out the 7 game series 1 million times, which outputs the number of times each team won the 7 game series. If you have your own win probabilites for each game, I'd be glad to run the numbers for you based on your own game predictions.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Simulation for World Series Game #1

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Phillies vs Rays C.Hamels vs S.Kazmir Rays 51.45% 9.84 5 Phillies
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Saturday, October 18, 2008

Simulation for ALCS Game #7

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Red Sox vs Rays J.Lester vs M.Garza Rays 50.18% 9.50 4 Rays
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Friday, September 26, 2008

Dodger Sims... Is On Vacation

Will be back in time for the World Series.
Go Rays, Dodgers and Angels
Enjoy the playoffs!!!
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Simulations for Thursday, September 25th

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Padres vs Dodgers J.Peavy vs E.Stults Dodgers 57.95% 7.63 12 Padres
DBacks vs Cardinals D.Davis vs J.Pineiro Cardinals 51.21% 8.54 15 Cardinals
Cubs vs Mets R.Harden vs P.Martinez Cubs 56.59% 8.66 13 Mets
Reds vs Astros J.Cueto vs R.Oswalt Astros 60.24% 8.97 14 Astros
Pirates vs Brewers Z.Duke vs J.Suppan Brewers 71.76% 9.10 6 Brewers
Rockies vs Giants J.de la Rosa vs B.Zito Rockies 61.60% 8.37 4 Rockies
Rays vs Tigers S.Kazmir vs A.Galarraga Rays 56.60% 11.16 12 Tigers
Indians vs Red Sox J.Sowers vs J.Lester Red Sox 73.05% 10.93 7 Red Sox
Yankees vs Blue Jays C.Pavano vs R.Halladay Blue Jays 63.70% 9.08 10 Blue Jays
White Sox vs Twins G.Floyd vs K.Slowey Twins 54.27% 9.94 13 Twins
Angels vs Mariners D.Moseley vs C.Jimenez Angels 53.72% 9.80 10 Angels
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Simulations for Wednesday, September 24th

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Padres vs Dodgers S.Estes vs C.Kershaw Dodgers 68.21% 8.40 16 Dodgers
Braves vs Phillies J.Reyes vs B.Myers Phillies 68.70% 10.43 14 Braves
Marlins vs Nationals J.Johnson vs T.Redding Marlins 60.79% 8.33 13 Marlins
Cubs vs Mets C.Zambrano vs O.Perez Cubs 53.84% 9.61 15 Cubs
Reds vs Astros R.Ramirez vs R.Wolf Astros 61.04% 9.33 5 Astros
Pirates vs Brewers P.Maholm vs C.Sabathia Brewers 72.81% 8.94 6 Brewers
DBacks vs Cardinals M.Scherzer vs A.Wainwright Cardinals 52.40% 7.60 6 Cardinals
Rockies vs Giants L.Hernandez vs J.Sanchez Rockies 51.37% 8.25 21 Rockies
A's vs Rangers D.Eveland vs M.Harrison Rangers 63.15% 10.60 18 Rangers
Rays vs Orioles E.Jackson vs R.Liz Rays 69.85% 13.06 17 Rays
Indians vs Red Sox F.Carmona vs P.Byrd Red Sox 59.03% 12.14 9 Red Sox
Royals vs Tigers B.Bannister vs N.Robertson Tigers 61.69% 10.53 14 Royals
Yankees vs Blue Jays P.Hughes vs A.Burnett Blue Jays 56.89% 9.34 8 Yankees
White Sox vs Twins M.Buehrle vs N.Blackburn White Sox 55.17% 9.61 5 Twins
Angels vs Mariners J.Garland vs F.Hernandez Mariners 59.99% 8.09 11 Angels
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Monday, September 22, 2008

Who Will Win The NL West? - DOUBLE UPDATED

I am using my simulator to determine the Dodgers' odds of winning the NL West. I simulated each remaining game for the Dodgers and Diamondbacks, using what should be the likely starters for the remainder of games. I then use a random number generator from 0 to 1 to determine if each game is a win or a loss for each of the two teams. I do this 1 million times, calculating how many times each team ends up winning the NL West. If the two teams tie for first place, I then do the same thing for a 163rd game. Below is a table showing the win probabilities and likely pitching matchups for each remaining game, with the results of my simulation.
Date Visitors Home Pitching Matchup Win Probability Result
9/23 Padres Dodgers W.LeBlanc vs C.Billingsley .7087 Win
9/23 DBacks Cardinals R.Johnson vs K.Lohse .4492 Loss
9/24 Padres Dodgers S.Estes vs C.Kershaw .6811 Win
9/24 DBacks Cardinals M.Scherzer vs A.Wainwright .4441 Loss
9/25 Padres Dodgers J.Peavy vs G.Maddux .6211 TBD
9/25 DBacks Cardinals D.Davis vs J.Pineiro .4841 Loss
9/26 Dodgers Giants H.Kuroda vs B.Hennessey .6400 TBD
9/26 Rockies DBacks J.Hirsh vs D.Haren .6566 TBD
9/27 Dodgers Giants D.Lowe vs M.Cain .5696 TBD
9/27 Rockies DBacks G.Reynolds vs B.Webb .7505 TBD
9/28 Dodgers Giants C.Billingsley vs T.Lincecum .4998 TBD
9/28 Rockies DBacks J.Jimenez vs R.Johnson .5384 TBD
9/29 DBacks Dodgers M.Scherzer vs C.Kershaw .5499 TBD
Note: All win probabilities are listed for the Dodgers or Diamondbacks, and for the Dodgers on the 9/29 game.
Team Divisions Titles
Dodgers 100.00%
DBacks 0.00%
1 million iterations were ran.

Update: It's all over folks. The Cardinals defeated the Diamondbacks three times in a row and on September 25th eliminated the Diamondbacks from contention. Good luck to the Dodgers in the playoffs.

Simulations for Tuesday, September 23rd

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Padres vs Dodgers W.LeBlanc vs C.Billingsley Dodgers 70.87% 7.42 11 Dodgers
Braves vs Phillies J.Reyes vs C.Hamels Phillies 74.77% 9.83 5 Braves
Marlins vs Nationals S.Olsen vs S.Martis Marlins 53.67% 9.46 13 Nationals
Cubs vs Mets S.Marshall vs J.Santana Mets 52.17% 9.04 8 Mets
Pirates vs Brewers J.Karstens vs D.Bush Brewers 68.40% 10.43 12 Brewers
Reds vs Astros E.Volquez vs W.Rodriguez Astros 52.01% 8.00 3 Reds
DBacks vs Cardinals R.Johnson vs K.Lohse Cardinals 55.08% 7.88 11 Cardinals
Rockies vs Giants U.Jimenez vs T.Lincecum Giants 51.72% 6.90 13 Rockies
Rays vs Orioles J.Shields vs G.Olson Rays 67.19% 10.95 7 Rays
Indians vs Red Sox C.Lee vs T.Wakefield Indians 52.12% 10.48 9 Red Sox
Royals vs Tigers Z.Greinke vs F.Garcia Tigers 57.87% 8.97 5 Royals
Yankees vs Blue Jays M.Mussina vs J.Litsch Yankees 57.56% 9.18 4 Yankees
A's vs Rangers J.Outman vs D.Nippert Rangers 69.53% 10.70 10 Rangers
White Sox vs Twins J.Vazquez vs S.Baker White Sox 55.32% 9.28 11 Twins
Rays vs Orioles M.Talbot vs A.Simon Rays 65.50% 11.66 12 Rays
Angels vs Mariners J.Weaver vs R.Feierabend Angels 58.84% 9.40 15 Mariners
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Sunday, September 21, 2008

Simulations for Monday, September 22nd

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Marlins vs Reds R.Nolasco vs A.Harang Marlins 56.34% 9.89 12 Reds
Braves vs Phillies J.Jurrjens vs J.Happ Phillies 53.36% 9.34 8 Phillies
Cubs vs Mets J.Marquis vs J.Niese Cubs 57.66% 9.52 14 Cubs
DBacks vs Cardinals B.Webb vs T.Wellemeyer DBacks 54.60% 7.44 6 DBacks
Rays vs Orioles D.Price vs B.Bass Rays 58.47% 10.56 6 Rays
Indians vs Red Sox Z.Jackson vs J.Beckett Red Sox 73.43% 10.59 7 Indians
Royals vs Tigers G.Meche vs Z.Miner Tigers 55.05% 8.38 8 Royals
A's vs Rangers G.Smith vs K.Millwood Rangers 70.94% 10.07 7 A's
Angels vs Mariners E.Santana vs R.Smith Angels 61.10% 8.21 3 Angels
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Simulations for Sunday, September 21st

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Giants vs Dodgers M.Cain vs D.Lowe Dodgers 68.73% 6.84 1 Giants
Cardinals vs Cubs B.Looper vs R.Dempster Cubs 70.21% 8.40 6 Cubs
Astros vs Pirates R.Oswalt vs R.Ohlendorf Astros 54.15% 8.92 8 Astros
Phillies vs Marlins J.Moyer vs C.Volstad Phillies 51.18% 9.61 7 Phillies
Brewers vs Reds S.McClung vs B.Arroyo Reds 51.83% 10.49 9 Brewers
Mets vs Braves M.Pelfrey vs J.Parr Mets 54.65% 8.76 13 Braves
Padres vs Nationals C.Baek vs O.Perez Nationals 53.95% 7.45 8 Padres
DBacks vs Rockies D.Haren vs G.Reynolds DBacks 56.91% 11.25 17 DBacks
Tigers vs Indians D.Willis vs S.Lewis Indians 52.63% 10.71 15 Indians
Orioles vs Yankees C.Waters vs A.Pettitte Yankees 74.36% 9.84 10 Yankees
Red Sox vs Blue Jays D.Matsuzaka vs S.Richmond Red Sox 57.17% 9.72 3 Red Sox
Twins vs Rays F.Liriano vs A.Sonnanstine Rays 64.72% 8.82 5 Twins
Angels vs Rangers J.Lackey vs S.Feldman Rangers 51.41% 11.08 10 Angels
White Sox vs Royals J.Danks vs B.Duckworth White Sox 67.95% 10.65 3 White Sox
Mariners vs A's B.Morrow vs S.Gallagher A's 59.54% 7.64 8 A's
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Friday, September 19, 2008

Simulations for Saturday, September 20th

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Giants vs Dodgers B.Hennessey vs H.Kuroda Dodgers 72.71% 7.40 17 Dodgers
Cardinals vs Cubs J.Pineiro vs T.Lilly Cubs 64.10% 9.08 9 Cubs
Astros vs Pirates B.Moehler vs J.Barthmaier Pirates 51.49% 9.47 10 Pirates
Phillies vs Marlins J.Blanton vs A.Sanchez Marlins 53.12% 9.99 5 Phillies
Brewers vs Reds C.Sabathia vs J.Cueto Brewers 60.19% 9.61 7 Reds
Mets vs Braves P.Martinez vs J.Campillo Braves 55.23% 8.93 6 Braves
Padres vs Nationals C.Young vs J.Lanna Nationals 56.94% 7.49 7 Padres
DBacks vs Rockies D.Davis vs A.Cook Rockies 64.87% 10.11 8 DBacks
Tigers vs Indians J.Verlander vs J.Sowers Indians 52.38% 11.10 9 Indians
Orioles vs Yankees B.Burres vs A.Aceves Yankees 67.44% 10.91 1 Yankees
Red Sox vs Blue Jays J.Lester vs R.Halladay Blue Jays 57.03% 7.98 9 Blue Jays
Twins vs Rays K.Slowey vs S.Kazmir Rays 64.14% 8.29 9 Rays
Angels vs Rangers D.Moseley vs V.Padilla Rangers 56.51% 11.46 10 Angels
White Sox vs Royals G.Floyd vs K.Davies White Sox 54.05% 10.20 7 Royals
Mariners vs A's C.Silva vs K.Saarloos OAK 54,84 8.03 15 A's
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Thursday, September 18, 2008

Simulatoins for Friday, September 19th

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Giants vs Dodgers B.Zito vs G.Maddux Dodgers 72.18% 7.70 8 Giants
Cardinals vs Cubs A.Wainwright vs C.Zambrano Cubs 60.17% 7.89 18 Cardinals
Astros vs Pirates R.Wolf vs I.Snell Pirates 53.28% 8.22 6 Astros
Phillies vs Marlins B.Myers vs J.Johnson Marlins 60.25% 9.00 22 Marlins
Brewers vs Reds J.Suppan vs R.Ramirez Reds 50.43% 11.23 13 Reds
Mets vs Braves O.Perez vs J.Reyes Braves 50.35% 9.11 14 Mets
Padres vs Nationals D.Hayhurst vs C.Balester Nationals 55.78% 7.57 17 Padres
DBacks vs Rockies M.Scherzer vs J.de la Rosa Rockies 61.96% 10.87 5 Rockies
Tigers vs Indians A.Galarraga vs F.Carmona Indians 59.86% 10.58 11 Indians
Orioles vs Yankees R.Liz vs F.Carmona Yankees 75.89% 12.27 5 Yankees
Red Sox vs Blue Jays P.Byrd vs A.Burnett Blue Jays 62.01% 9.93 7 Red Sox
Twins vs Rays N.Blackburn vs E.Jackson Rays 60.17% 9.48 12 Rays
Angels vs Rangers J.Garland vs M.Harrison Rangers 55.60% 10.99 28 Angels
White Sox vs Royals M.Buehrle vs B.Bannister White Sox 62.16% 10.66 13 White Sox
Mariners vs A's F.Hernandez vs D.Eveland A's 57.19% 6.9 2 A's
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Simulations for Thursday, September 18th

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Dodgers vs Pirates C.Kershaw vs P.Maholm Doders 51.28% 8.53 7 Dodgers
Brewers vs Cubs D.Bush vs R.Harden Cubs 65.86% 8.84 13 Cubs
Astros vs Marlins A.Arias vs S.Olsen Marlins 66.99% 10.38 9 Marlins
Mets vs Nationals J.Santana vs T.Redding Mets 54.71% 8.43 9 Mets
Cardinals vs Reds K.Lohse vs E.Volquez Reds 61.07% 7.87 9 Cardinals
Phillies vs Braves C.Hamels vs M.Hampton Phillies 62.62% 9.23 7 Phillies
Giants vs DBacks T.Lincecum vs R.Johnson DBacks 56.55% 8.05 5 DBacks
Mariners vs Royals R.Feierabend vs Z.Greinke Royals 68.41% 9.23 12 Royals
Angels vs A's J.Saunders vs J.Outman Angels 56.18% 9.22 10 Angels
White Sox vs Yankees J.Vazquez vs M.Mussina Yankees 60.72% 8.20 11 Yankees
Orioles vs Blue Jays D.Cabrera vs J.Litsch Blue Jays 62.17% 10.30 5 Blue Jays
Twins vs Rays G.Perkins vs J.Shields Rays 72.24% 9.29 19 Twins
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Simulations for Wednesday, September 17th

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Dodgers vs Pirates C.Billingsley vs Z.Duke Dodgers 55.96% 8.33 23 Pirates
Padres vs Rockies J.Geer vs L.Hernandez Rockies 67.53% 10.59 1 Rockies
Astros vs Marlins B.Backe vs R.Nolasco Marlins 72.90% 9.40 16 Marlins
Mets vs Nationals B.Knight vs S.Martis Mets 57.34% 8.68 16 Mets
Cardinals vs Reds T.Wellemeyer vs A.Harang Reds 57.66% 8.98 3 Reds
Phillies vs Braves J.Happ vs J.Jurrjens Braves 53.21% 8.53 7 Phillies
Brewers vs Cubs B.Sheets vs J.Marquis Brewers 52.74% 8.53 8 Brewers
Giants vs DBacks J.Sanchez vs B.Webb DBacks 68.79% 8.19 13 DBacks
Twins vs Indians S.Baker vs C.Lee Indians 68.14% 7.81 10 Indians
White Sox vs Yankees L.Broadway vs P.Hughes Yankees 72.25% 10.67 6 Yankees
Orioles vs Blue Jays B.Bass vs D.Purcey Blue Jays 63.06% 10.40 15 Blue Jays
Red Sox vs Rays T.Wakefield vs M.Garza Rays 64.79% 10.15 13 Rays
Tigers vs Rangers F.Garcia vs D.Nippert Rangers 54.43% 11.32 21 Tigers
Mariners vs Royals R.Smith vs G.Meche Royals 62.00% 8.45 7 Royals
Angels vs A's J.Weaver vs G.Smith Angels 57.79% 8.88 5 A's
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Monday, September 15, 2008

Simulations for Tuesday, September 16th

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Dodgers vs Pirates D.Lowe vs J.Karstens Dodgers 57.95% 8.78 8 Dodgers
Astros vs Marlins R.Oswalt vs C.Volstad Marlins 57.71% 8.64 6 Marlins
Mets vs Nationals M.Pelfrey vs O.Perez Mets 57.74% 8.06 1 Nationals
Cardinals vs Reds B.Looper vs B.Arroyo Reds 59.30% 9.36 9 Reds
Phillies vs Braves J.Moyer vs J.Parr Phillies 57.24% 9.44 15 Phillies
Brewers vs Cubs C.Sabathia vs R.Dempster Cubs 54.88% 8.75 9 Cubs
Padres vs Rockies S.Estes vs U.Jimenez Rockies 76.13% 10.41 13 Rockies
Giants vs DBacks M.Cain vs D.Haren DBacks 67.07% 8.29 2 DBacks
Twins vs Indians F.Liriano vs Z.Jackson Indians 53.66% 9.27 21 Indians
White Sox vs Yankees G.Floyd vs A.Pettitte Yankees 67.98% 9.38 8 White Sox
Orioles vs Blue Jays C.Waters vs S.Marcum Blue Jays 63.71% 10.51 2 Orioles
Red Sox vs Rays J.Beckett vs A.Sonnanstine Rays 54.54% 8.88 3 Rays
Tigers vs Rangers Z.Miner vs K.Millwood Rangers 62.70% 10.59 9 Rangers
Mariners vs Royals B.Morrow vs B.Duckworth Royals 52.59% 9.08 9 Royals
Angels vs A's J.Lackey vs S.Gallagher Angels 53.85% 8.11 8 A's
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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Simulations for Monday, September 15th

Teams Pitching Matchup Favorite Sim Odds Sim Total Runs Actual Total Runs Winner
Dodgers vs Pirates H.Kuroda vs R.Ohlendorf Dodgers 53.52% 8.58 10 Dodgers
Cubs vs Astros T.Lilly vs B.Moehler Cubs 57.42% 8.51 7 Cubs
Mets vs Nationals P.Martinez vs J.Lannan Mets 51.36% 8.41 9 Nationals
Padres vs Rockies W.LeBlanc vs U.Jimenez Rockies 74.10% 10.01 16 Padres
Giants vs DBacks B.Hennessey vs D.Davis DBacks 70.72% 10.08 DBacks 4
Twins vs Indians K.Slowey vs S.Lewis Indians 53.48% 8.95 4 Indians
White Sox vs Yankees M.Buehrle vs A.Aceves White Sox 53.98% 8.87 6 Yankees
Red Sox vs Rays D.Matsuzaka vs S.Kazmir Rays 63.22% 9.74 18 Red Sox
Tigers vs Rangers D.Willis vs B.McCarthy Rangers 63.06% 12.04 19 Rangers
Mariners vs Royals C.Silva vs K.Davies Royals 50.91% 9.56 3 Royals
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