What’s going on in MLB? The Republic looks at baseball storylines
From Randy Arozarena’s big at-bat against the Texas Rangers to the postseason race, here are some of the best stories from MLB as the playoffs near.
(This story was updated after Sunday’s MLB games.)
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Take a look at the MLB wild-card standings for the National League and the American League as the regular season enters the final stretch.
In the National League, the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are fighting for the final two MLB postseason spots.
In the American League, the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals have clinched the final two postseason positions, joining the New York Yankees, Cleveland Guardians, Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles in the playoffs.
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Division leaders:
Wild-card teams:
Where other National League teams stand in wild-card race:
Arizona Diamondbacks (89-73) – Mets and Braves hold tiebreaker over DBacksSt. Louis Cardinals – eliminated from playoff contentionChicago Cubs – eliminated from playoff contentionSan Francisco Giants – eliminated from playoff contentionCincinnati Reds – eliminated from playoff contentionPittsburgh Pirates – eliminated from playoff contentionWashington Nationals – eliminated from playoff contentionColorado Rockies – eliminated from playoff contentionMiami Marlins – eliminated from playoff contention
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MLB playoff picture: American League
Division leaders:
Wild card teams:
Wild card No. 1: Baltimore Orioles (91-71) – clinched playoff berthWild card No. 2: Kansas City Royals (86-76) – clinched playoff berthWild card No. 3: Detroit Tigers (86-76) – clinched playoff berth
Where other American League teams stand in wild-card race:
Seattle Mariners – eliminated from playoff contentionMinnesota Twins – eliminated from playoff contentionBoston Red Sox – eliminated from playoff contentionTampa Bay Rays – eliminated from playoff contentionTexas Rangers – eliminated from playoff contentionToronto Blue Jays – eliminated from playoff contentionOakland Athletics – eliminated from playoff contentionLos Angeles Angels – eliminated from playoff contentionChicago White Sox – eliminated from playoff contention
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