This week in postseason baseball

The postseason is here. This is when baseball's greatest stars come out to shine and the role players can become immortal heroes. Each pitch, each swing, each ground ball is loaded with importance. But we understand that even if you want to watch every second of action, you may not be able to. So, we're here to get you all caught up with the five most fun moments from the last week in baseball.

1. Joc Pederson's theft

Pederson's the breakout star of this postseason thanks to his pearl necklace, brand new bleached hair and clutch performances. He's also shown that he's a master thief ready for the next installment in the Ocean's series. When he hit the three-run home run that gave the Braves a 2-1 series lead in the NLDS against the Brewers, it turned out that he was using his former teammate Anthony Rizzo's bat.

"I stole it from him when we were in Chicago," Pederson said after the game. "It has a lot of hits in it, so thanks Big Horn."

2. "Freddie! Freddie! Freddie!"

The very next game, reigning NL MVP Award winner Freddie Freeman came up with his own game-winning -- and eventual series-clinching -- home run when he went deep to give Atlanta a 5-4 lead. The usually cool and calm player (even though he loves hugs) celebrated wildly as he ran around the bases.

When the game ended and the Braves were on their way to the NLCS, the fans in Atlanta let Freddie know just how they felt:

3. The magic of Cane Guy

In Game 3 of the ALDS, the White Sox needed a win against Houston to avoid being swept. So, the man now known as "Cane Guy" began thrusting and motioning with his cane as if it were a magic wand.

Rob Holt, 73, had been a season ticket holder for more than 30 years and finally found a way to help the team from the stands. His work not only led the Sox to a 12-6 victory, but it got him some free drinks, too:

Unfortunately, his cane only had enough magic for one game. The White Sox dropped Game 4, 10-1, and the Astros advanced to the ALCS.

4. Kyle Schwarber tips his cap

Acquired by the Red Sox at the Trade Deadline, Schwarber has been a key contributor with a penchant for hitting some impressive and clutch home runs. He is not, however, a Gold Glove fielder -- especially considering he's still new to playing first base. (As the film "Moneyball" made clear, learning the position is "incredibly hard.")

After committing an error while flipping the ball to the pitcher in the third inning of ALDS Game 3, Schwarber handled a similar play with aplomb the next inning. That meant it was time to tip his hat to the crowd.

“You've got to be able to make fun of yourself every once in a while and loosen the situation up,” Schwarber said. “Obviously, being new over there at first base, you make the error, and Nate [Eovaldi] picks you up. Unbelievable job by Nate. You go out there and make the good old routine play and loosen it up a little bit. ... It was a good time. I think I got a laugh out of pretty much almost everyone. It's a game. Like, you've got to be able to laugh at yourself.”

5. True shock

The Giants beat the Dodgers, 1-0, in Game 3 of the NLDS, but that wouldn't have been the case on almost any other night. With the wind whipping at Dodger Stadium, the baseball started behaving a little strangely. In the bottom of the 9th inning, Dodgers rookie Gavin Lux pinch-hit for Kenley Jansen and found that out for himself.

After taking a first-pitch ball, Lux unloaded on the next offering. It arced high in the air. Everyone held their breath. It surely was going to leave the park ... and then, all of a sudden, it didn't. The game was over and the Giants escaped with a win.

Lux couldn't believe it -- and everyone on the internet started having some fun with his reaction.

Lux had good reason to be shocked. That ball was almost a guaranteed hit, if not a home run.

It turned out OK for the Dodgers, though. They won the series in five games and advance to take on Atlanta.