2005 PLAYOFFS: The 2005 playoffs begin today so it is time for some more predictions. ALDS: Boston Red Sox over Chicago White Sox; New York Yankees over Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. ALCS: New York Yankees over Boston Red Sox. NLDS: St. Louis Cardinals over San Diego Padres; Houston Astros over Atlanta Braves. NLCS: Houston Astros over St. Louis Cardinals. World Series: New York Yankees over Houston Astros.