Wild card standings

The end of the MLB regular season is upon us, and with just one week remaining before the postseason gets under way, wild card standings, there are still a few divisional and wild-card races that are coming down to the wire to determine the playoff picture.

Thanks to victories by the Texas Rangers, Houston Astros and Miami Marlins on Saturday, those team punched postseason tickets — while the Toronto Blue Jays gained entry thanks to the Rangers' elimination of the Seattle Mariners with a victory. Just two playoff scenarios are in question: The AL West champion will be determined by Sunday's nd game, with the Rangers needing just a win over Seattle to clinch; an Astros loss at Arizona would also give Texas the division title. And the No. A Miami win at Pittsburgh would ensure Miami clinches the fifth seed and opens the playoffs at Philadelphia. A Miami loss and Arizona win would give the Diamondbacks a half-game edge and perhaps force the Marlins to make up the last inning of a game they lead against the New York Mets on Monday. Major League Baseball has not yet stipulated whether that game will occur should that scenario play out Sunday.

Wild card standings

The MLB playoffs are right around the corner. Division and Wild Card races are coming down to the wire all over the league. Today, we will be looking at how the playoffs would shape up if the season ended today. Baltimore currently leads Tampa Bay by 2. The Rays and O's are both already headed to the MLB playoffs , but the question is which ball club will emerge victorious in the division and ultimately clinch the best record in the American League. The Toronto Blue Jays are still in the playoff conversation. That said, they are 11 games out of the division. The Twins' magic number is currently three. Texas and Seattle have the same exact record at the moment. With these three teams battling it out, the AL West is destined to provide excitement down the stretch. The Philadelphia Phillies are having a fine season and will probably be in the MLB playoffs, yet they sit 15 games behind Atlanta in second place. The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are in second and third place respectively. Chicago is six games behind Milwaukee while Cincinnati is seven games back. Either the Orioles or Rays are likely going to clinch the No. Whichever team fails to win the division will still be in a good position to earn the top Wild Card position.

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With just over a week left in the regular season, time is winding down for teams to punch their tickets to the MLB playoffs. A couple of more berths were clinched this past week, but seven of the 12 playoff spots remain up for grabs. Here's a look at how the playoff bracket is taking shape as of Sept. Toronto and Tampa Bay split a four-game series this weekend, so there wasn't much separation at the top of the wild-card standings. The most intriguing team is Seattle, which has a smooth finish to the schedule.

Wild card standings

Thanks to victories by the Texas Rangers, Houston Astros and Miami Marlins on Saturday, those team punched postseason tickets — while the Toronto Blue Jays gained entry thanks to the Rangers' elimination of the Seattle Mariners with a victory. Just two playoff scenarios are in question: The AL West champion will be determined by Sunday's nd game, with the Rangers needing just a win over Seattle to clinch; an Astros loss at Arizona would also give Texas the division title. And the No. A Miami win at Pittsburgh would ensure Miami clinches the fifth seed and opens the playoffs at Philadelphia. A Miami loss and Arizona win would give the Diamondbacks a half-game edge and perhaps force the Marlins to make up the last inning of a game they lead against the New York Mets on Monday. Major League Baseball has not yet stipulated whether that game will occur should that scenario play out Sunday. Show Caption. Hide Caption. Mackenzie Salmon and former MLB catcher Erik Kratz discuss recent moves by commissioner Rob Manfred and whether he's starting to get in the good graces of fans and players. Facebook Twitter Email.

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Meanwhile, in the AL East and AL West are still two of the most hotly contested races in baseball and will surely have a bit more twists and turns before the end of game Baltimore currently leads Tampa Bay by 2. The Orioles may have a slightly easier road the rest of the way as they have series remaining against the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox, both of whom are not in the playoff picture. Share your feedback to help improve our site! One team that won't be participating in the postseason after Sunday is the New York Yankees, who were eliminated from contention for the first time since the season. September 20, 4 min read. Dodgers star Yoshinobu Yamamoto's primary goal before spring training debut. Today, we will be looking at how the playoffs would shape up if the season ended today. New York is seven games back and Boston sits 8. A Miami win at Pittsburgh would ensure Miami clinches the fifth seed and opens the playoffs at Philadelphia.

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One team that won't be participating in the postseason after Sunday is the New York Yankees, who were eliminated from contention for the first time since the season. Share your feedback to help improve our site! The Marlins, Reds and Giants all closely trail, however. Either the Orioles or Rays are likely going to clinch the No. The Orioles may have a slightly easier road the rest of the way as they have series remaining against the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox, both of whom are not in the playoff picture. Whichever team fails to win the division will still be in a good position to earn the top Wild Card position. Chris Sale's spring training admission will excite Braves fans. The NL Wild Card, though, has depth in its race. The Rays and O's are both already headed to the MLB playoffs , but the question is which ball club will emerge victorious in the division and ultimately clinch the best record in the American League. Follow Us. The Blue Jays hold a one-game lead over the Mariners and Rangers for the second spot.