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The San Francisco Giants eliminated the San Diego Padres with their 3-0 victory today, which makes them the NL West champions for the first time since 2003.

The Giants finished the 2010 regular season with a 92-70 (.568) record, earning the third seed in the NL. The Atlanta Braves, in turn, claimed the wild card spot. 

Therefore, the official 2010 playoff seeding and schedule are finalized. 

So, without further ado, here it is.

Kansas City Royals GM Dayton Moore gets a lot of flack from the internet community (myself included) for some of the moves and comments he has made over the last couple of years. However, every now and then he does make some good moves.

The Cardinals came into this season expecting to challenge the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League pennant and to dethrone the New York Yankees in the World Series.

Andres Torres has been one of the best stories around Major League Baseball this season. He has been a journeyman for his entire career, and was virtually unknown. 

Now, his name is most likely spoken in almost every home belonging to a Giants fan. He has been one of the best clutch players on the Giants, 

The San Francisco Giants crept closer to a postseason berth, while the San Diego Padres suffered another heartbreaking loss Thursday night to move towards the brink of elimination.

Madison Bumgarner worked out of several jams and the Giants blasted three home runs en route to a 4-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Meanwhile, offense was again the problem for the Padres, who tallied just three hits in the 1-0 loss to the Cubs.

Here's a look at the latest news from the top teams heading into the postseason, and some very early predictions for each playoff team.

Outstanding rookie Mike Leake will not be a part of his team as they make their first playoff appearance in 15 years.

This is from the Cincinnati Reds Team Report on Yahoo! Sports:

The 2010 MLB regular season is coming to a close, but the fun is just beginning.

While the American League playoff picture is pretty much set, the National League picture is still a bit fuzzy, as two NL West contenders and the Atlanta Braves look to secure a spot in the playoffs.

Here's what you should look out for as the MLB season approaches October: injuries, NL showdowns, and playoff predictions.

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As we wind down the final few games of the 2010 MLB season, there are plenty of things to focus on, regardless of who you root for.

Here's what to keep an eye on this season: injuries, possible trades, and where future free agents might be headed.

I'll be updating this post for a bit so no need to refresh as the updates come directly to you.

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Living in New York City and listening to the countless New York Mets and Yankees talk on the radio and on TV, I probably don’t appreciate the Philadelphia Phillies as much as I should. This group or core of Philly players is a very, very special group.

The Phillies clinched the National League East division title with an 8-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. It’s their fourth division title in a row.

The Yankees beat the Blue Jays 6-1 in Toronto last night behind a strong performance from their ace CC Sabathia to clinch at least a wild-card spot in the American League.

Here are some highlights: