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Final Week Showdown: MLB Playoff Picture Tightens as Divisions and Wild Cards Dangle
sports18 days ago

Final Week Showdown: MLB Playoff Picture Tightens as Divisions and Wild Cards Dangle

Six teams have clinched a playoff spot and 6 spots remain, with 17 teams still mathematically alive as the 2026 season heads into its final week. The Rays have clinched the AL East and are chasing the No. 1 seed (and possibly the best record), while the Yankees and Red Sox are positioned to snag the top wild-card spot. In the NL, the Braves have clinched the NL East but are eyeing the No. 2 seed, and the Dodgers, Brewers, Cubs, Phillies and Padres are all jockeying for seeds and byes. Other hopefuls include the Blue Jays, White Sox, Diamondbacks, Guardians, Astros, Orioles and Mariners. Milestones add drama, with Yordan Alvarez pursuing the AL Triple Crown and Pete Crow-Armstrong nearing a 40-40 season, as teams battle for October access in next week’s Wild Card Series.

via CBS Sports|
#division-races#mlb#playoffs
Division Showdown: Eagles vs. Cowboys Determines NFC Wild-Card Spot
sports2 years ago

Division Showdown: Eagles vs. Cowboys Determines NFC Wild-Card Spot

The NFL division races are heating up, with several teams vying for the top spot in their respective divisions. The NFC East showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys could determine the back-to-back champion trend in the division. Other tight races include the NFC South, where the Atlanta Falcons hold a slim lead, and the AFC South, where the Jacksonville Jaguars are hoping to maintain their position despite quarterback Trevor Lawrence's injury. The Baltimore Ravens are solid favorites in the AFC North, while the Miami Dolphins have a commanding lead in the AFC East. The Kansas City Chiefs are favored to win the AFC West, but the Denver Broncos still have a slim chance.

via ESPN|
#afc-south#division-races#nfc-east
"2023 NFL: Rankings, Winners, Losers, and Bandwagons to Watch"
sports3 years ago

"2023 NFL: Rankings, Winners, Losers, and Bandwagons to Watch"

At least one NFL team has gone from worst to first in their division in 18 of the past 20 seasons. With the 2023 NFL Draft and free agency in the books, here are the eight worst-to-first candidates ranked from most to least likely: New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Washington Commanders, Houston Texans, and Arizona Cardinals. The Jets are the top candidate with the addition of Aaron Rodgers, while the Cardinals are the least likely due to a thin roster and a rebuilding phase.

via NFL.com|
#aaron-rodgers#division-races#justin-fields
MLB Power Rankings and Win/Loss Predictions for Week 8
sports3 years ago

MLB Power Rankings and Win/Loss Predictions for Week 8

The Tampa Bay Rays remain at the top of the MLB Power Rankings despite a recent losing road trip, while the Atlanta Braves hold onto the second spot. No team has a double-digit lead in their division, with the biggest lead being held by the Braves in the NL East. The Mets made the biggest jump in the rankings, while the Phillies had the biggest drop. The Rangers continue to roll, while the A's remain at the bottom of the rankings.

via MLB.com|
#braves#division-races#mlb