With about six weeks remaining in the 2015 MLB campaign, the postseason races are beginning to take shape.
In most cases, the picture remains in flux, with multiple teams jockeying for position. Really, other than the Kansas City Royals in the American League Central, no division or wild-card winner is a foregone conclusion.
But we've seen enough baseball to officially label this the homestretch and assess the odds of each contender advancing past the regular season.
In arriving at these odds, we'll primarily consider three factors:
- Current standings
- Recent performance, including any recent key injuries
- Remaining schedule
As for the squads we dismissed as out of contention: Obviously no one has been mathematically eliminated at this point, but we're only weighing the odds of clubs with a reasonable shot. That could change, of course, with a miraculous winning (or losing) streak.
Finally, we'll add a dash of gut feeling. Because, particularly with the advent of the second wild card, MLB's October scramble is bound to toss in a few curveballs.
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