Looking at the match-ups in MLB, the weekend promises to be very interesting for the playoff spots still up for grabs.
In the American League, the four playoff teams are all determined. What remains unsettled is the division championship between Boston and New York. Boston is 3 games ahead of New York going into today’s games. Tonight, the Yankees play at Tampa Bay. The Yankees lead the season series 9 to 8. Then the Yankees go to Baltimore for a 3-game weekend conclusion to the season. Baltimore leads that season series 8 to 7. Odds appear to favor the Yankees splitting their last 4 games of the year, finishing with a 93 – 69 record.
Boston begins a 4-game series at home vs. Minnesota. The Red Sox lead that season series 2 to 1. Odds appear to favor the Red Sox winning 3 of 4 games and finishing their season with a 97 – 65 record.
Conclusion…Boston wins the division and New York becomes the Wild Card Team.
In the American League, the four playoff teams are all determined. What remains unsettled is the division championship between Boston and New York. Boston is 3 games ahead of New York going into today’s games. Tonight, the Yankees play at Tampa Bay. The Yankees lead the season series 9 to 8. Then the Yankees go to Baltimore for a 3-game weekend conclusion to the season. Baltimore leads that season series 8 to 7. Odds appear to favor the Yankees splitting their last 4 games of the year, finishing with a 93 – 69 record.
Boston begins a 4-game series at home vs. Minnesota. The Red Sox lead that season series 2 to 1. Odds appear to favor the Red Sox winning 3 of 4 games and finishing their season with a 97 – 65 record.
Conclusion…Boston wins the division and New York becomes the Wild Card Team.
In the National League, things are looking pretty wild yet!
In the West, first place Arizona plays Pittsburgh today, then moves to a 3-game series vs. third place (2 games back) Colorado in the Rockies. Colorado leads that series 8 to 7. Odds appear to favor Arizona winning 2 of 4 games and finishing the season with a 90 and 72 record. Second place San Diego begins a 4-game series in Milwaukee. The Brewers are currently in second place in the Central, 2 games behind the Cubs. San Diego leads that season series 3 to 0. Odds appear to favor the Padres taking at least 3 of those games, finishing with a 90 – 72 record. Colorado plays the Dodgers today and they hold an 11 to 6 advantage. The Rockies would finish the season with a 90 – 72 record as well.
Conclusion…With the possibility of all 3 teams tying with a 90 – 72 record, a playoff frenzy takes place. Odds appear to favor Colorado winning the division and Arizona taking the Wild Card!
Conclusion…With the possibility of all 3 teams tying with a 90 – 72 record, a playoff frenzy takes place. Odds appear to favor Colorado winning the division and Arizona taking the Wild Card!
In the Central, The Cubs lead the Brewers by 2 games. The Cubs play Florida today, then move to Cincinnati for a 3-game series. The Cubs will be lucky to win 2 of their 4 games, finishing the season with an 85 – 77 record, winning the division over the Brewers, who will more than likely finish at 82 – 80.
In the East, The Mets lead the Phillies by 1 game. The Mets finish at home with one game today vs. St. Louis and a 3-game series with Florida. The Mets are 5 and 1 vs. St. Louis and 10 and 5 vs. Florida. Odds appear to favor the Mets winning at least 3 of their remaining 4 games, finishing with a 90 – 72 record. The Phillies play Atlanta today and then host Washington for the weekend. They are 8 and 9 vs. Atlanta and 10 and 5 vs. Washington. Odds appear to favor the Phillies winning 2 of their remaining 4 games, finishing the season with an 88 – 74 record.
Conclusion…The Mets win the division, the Phillies are out of the playoffs, and Arizona and San Diego playoff for the Wild Card spot. Odds appear to favor Arizona taking the Wild Card.
So, long story short, the playoffs may very well look like this:
In the East, The Mets lead the Phillies by 1 game. The Mets finish at home with one game today vs. St. Louis and a 3-game series with Florida. The Mets are 5 and 1 vs. St. Louis and 10 and 5 vs. Florida. Odds appear to favor the Mets winning at least 3 of their remaining 4 games, finishing with a 90 – 72 record. The Phillies play Atlanta today and then host Washington for the weekend. They are 8 and 9 vs. Atlanta and 10 and 5 vs. Washington. Odds appear to favor the Phillies winning 2 of their remaining 4 games, finishing the season with an 88 – 74 record.
Conclusion…The Mets win the division, the Phillies are out of the playoffs, and Arizona and San Diego playoff for the Wild Card spot. Odds appear to favor Arizona taking the Wild Card.
So, long story short, the playoffs may very well look like this:
American League
New York vs. Cleveland
Los Angeles vs. Boston
National League
Arizona vs. New York
Chicago vs. Colorado
Sit back, relax, and drink it all in!
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