The American League playoff field is complete, featuring the New York Yankees, Cleveland Guardians, and Houston Astros as the top three seeds. The Yankees and Guardians have secured first-round byes, while the Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, and Kansas City Royals have claimed the three wild-card spots.
In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage, showcasing the best record in Major League Baseball despite using over 40 different pitchers this season. The Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, and San Diego Padres fill seeds two through four, with the Phillies also earning a first-round bye.
However, two wild-card berths remain undecided. The New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, and Arizona Diamondbacks are eying for these final spots. A doubleheader between the Mets and Braves is set for today after previous games were postponed due to Hurricane Helenew.
Doubleheader Details
Date: Monday, September 30
Time: Game 1 at 1 p.m. ET (Game 2 will follow approximately 40 minutes after Game 1)
Location: Truist Park, Atlanta
Broadcast: ESPN2
The stakes are high as both teams aim for postseason glory while the Diamondbacks watch from afar, hoping for favorable outcomes. The tension surrounding this doubleheader is palpable, with playoff dreams hanging in the balance.
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Here’s a look at each scenario:
- The Atlanta Braves can clinch if: They need to win one of two games during the doubleheader against New York on Monday.
- The New York Mets can clinch if: They need to win one of two games during the doubleheader against Atlanta on Monday.
- The Arizona Diamondbacks can clinch if: They need either the Mets or the Braves to sweep the other in Monday’s doubleheader.
Final MLB Power Rankings of the Year
1. Los Angeles Dodgers (98-64, NL West Champions)
2. Philadelphia Phillies (95-67, NL East Champions)
3. San Diego Padres (93-69, NL No. 1 Wild Card)
4. Milwaukee Brewers (93-69, NL Central Champions)
5. New York Yankees (93-68, AL East Champions)
6. Cleveland Guardians (92-69, AL Central Champions)
7. Houston Astros (88-73, AL West Champions)
8. Baltimore Orioles (91-71, AL No. 1 Wild Card)
9. New York Mets (88-72)
10. Atlanta Braves (88-72)
11. Detroit Tigers (86-76, AL No. 2 Wild Card)
12. Kansas City Royals (86-76)
13. Arizona Diamondbacks (89-73)
14. Seattle Mariners (85-77)
15. Chicago Cubs (83-79)
16. Minnesota Twins (82-80)
17. St. Louis Cardinals (83-79)
18. Boston Red Sox (81-81)
19. Tampa Bay Rays (80-82)
20. San Francisco Giants (80-82)
21. Texas Rangers (78-84)
22. Pittsburgh Pirates (76-86)
23. Cincinnati Reds (77-85)
24. Toronto Blue Jays (74-88)
25. Washington Nationals (71-91)
26. Oakland Athletics (69-93)
27. Los Angeles Angels (63-99)
28. Miami Marlins (62-100)
29. Colorado Rockies (61-101)
30. Chicago White Sox (41-121)
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