As we’re about to begin the “second half” of the MLB season, here’s a look at the playoff picture if the regular season ended today and the postseason began tomorrow:
Now I’ll give my rankings as we enter the second half. Remember, my rankings are based on games played to this point and NOT how I think teams will finish or do in future games.
Here’s the list:
1. Houston Astros (57-33)
2. New York Yankees (57-31)
3. Los Angeles Dodgers (60-32)
4. Atlanta Braves (54-37)
5. Minnesota Twins (56-33)
6. Cleveland Indians (50-38)
7. Boston Red Sox (49-41)
8. Oakland Athletics (50-41)
9. Tampa Bay Rays (52-39)
10. Washington Nationals (47-42)
11. Arizona Diamondbacks (46-45)
12. San Diego Padres (45-45)
13. Pittsburgh Pirates (44-45)
14. Texas Rangers (48-42)
15. Chicago White Sox (42-44)
16. Milwaukee Brewers (47-44)
17. Colorado Rockies (44-45)
18. Philadelphia Phillies (47-43)
19. Chicago Cubs (47-43)
20. Los Angeles Angels (45-46)
21. San Francisco Giants (41-48)
22. Cincinnati Reds (41-46)
23. St. Louis Cardinals (44-44)
24. Seattle Mariners (39-55)
25. New York Mets (40-50)
26. Miami Marlins (33-55)
27. Toronto Blue Jays (34-57)
28. Detroit Tigers (28-57)
29. Kansas City Royals (30-61)
30. Baltimore Orioles (27-62)
