MLB playoff picture, standings, postseason odds: Yankees jump Red Sox; Cardinals’ magic number at one

The 2021 Main League Baseball common season is starting its remaining week, and baseball’s playoff image is taking remaining form. We formally have our first 5 postseason groups, because the White Sox, Giants, Dodgers, Brewers, and Rays represent half the sector. The Astros will seemingly be the subsequent to affix them, and the Cardinals are additionally near clinching the second NL wild card spot as their 16-game profitable streak has their magic quantity down to at least one.

The AL wild card, nonetheless, stays a supply of intrigue. The Yankees on Sunday night time accomplished a three-game sweep of the Purple Sox in Fenway and now have a one-game lead over Boston for the highest spot and proper to host the AL Wild Card Sport. The Sox, meantime, are just one recreation forward of the Blue Jays for the second and remaining spot. 

So how will all this shake out? We’ll discover out the solutions before the postseason gets started Oct. 5. However it’s additionally value asking, what would the MLB playoff image appear to be if the season ended right now? We’ve got the reply to that query, in addition to up-to-date standings and playoff odds, beneath.

If the season ended right now

• AL Wild Card Sport: Yankees vs. Purple Sox
• NL Wild Card Sport: Dodgers vs. Cardinals
• ALDS: Astros vs. White Sox
• ALDS: Rays vs. AL Wild Card Sport winner
• NLDS: Brewers vs. Braves
• NLDS: Giants vs. NL Wild Card Sport winner

Groups which have clinched

• Rays (clinched AL East)
• White Sox (clinched AL Central)
• Giants (clinched playoff spot)
• Dodgers (clinched playoff spot)
• Brewers (clinched NL Central)

MLB standings, playoff races

Here is a take a look at the present standings. Division and postseason projections are by way of SportsLine. For expanded standings, click here.

American League standings

Nationwide League standings

MLB division odds

All odds by way of Caesars Sportsbook. Final up to date Sept. 27.

NL East
Braves: -500
Phillies: +375

NL West
Giants: -380
Dodgers: +300

2021 MLB postseason gear now out there

The 2021 MLB Playoffs begin Oct. 5 and 6 with the AL and NL Wild Card video games. In celebration, 2021 MLB postseason gear is now out there for choose groups. Shop hoodies, shirts, and more here.

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