What Teams Are Still in the Baseball Playoffs?
Baseball season is in full swing and teams are vying for a chance to win the World Series. But what teams are still in the running? Read on to learn more about which teams have made it to the playoffs and what their chances of winning are.
Which Teams Have Advanced to the Playoffs?
The 2020 Major League Baseball (MLB) season is drawing to a close and teams are vying for a place in the playoffs. The ten teams that have advanced to the playoffs are as follows:
- American League
- New York Yankees
- Tampa Bay Rays
- Minnesota Twins
- Oakland Athletics
- National League
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Atlanta Braves
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Chicago Cubs
- San Diego Padres
The American League Playoff Picture
The American League playoff picture is a bit clearer than the National League. The New York Yankees are sitting at the top of the standings with a 40-20 record. The Tampa Bay Rays are close behind with a 38-22 record, and the Minnesota Twins, who were the surprise of the season, have a 37-23 record. The final AL playoff spot is held by the Oakland Athletics who have a 36-24 record.
The National League Playoff Picture
The National League playoff picture is a bit more complicated. The Los Angeles Dodgers are the clear favorites and are sitting at the top of the standings with a 42-17 record. The Atlanta Braves, who have been a powerhouse all season, are in second place with a 35-24 record. The St. Louis Cardinals, who have been one of the most consistent teams in the league, are in third place with a 34-25 record. The fourth and final playoff spot is held by the Chicago Cubs who have a 33-26 record. The San Diego Padres, who have been the surprise of the season, have a 32-27 record but are just one game out of the playoff picture.
What Are The Teams’ Chances of Winning the World Series?
The American League teams have the edge going into the playoffs. The New York Yankees have the best chance of winning the World Series. They have the best record in the league and are led by one of the best lineups in baseball. The Tampa Bay Rays are close behind and are also a formidable team. The Minnesota Twins have been the surprise of the season and will be looking to make a deep run in the playoffs. The Oakland Athletics are the underdog in the American League and will need to play their best baseball if they want to make it to the World Series.
In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers are the clear favorites. They have the best record in the league and are led by one of the best pitching staffs in baseball. The Atlanta Braves are close behind and are also a formidable team. The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of the most consistent teams in the league and have a great chance of making it to the World Series. The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres are the underdogs in the National League, but both teams have the talent to make a deep run in the playoffs.
What Can We Expect in the Playoffs?
The playoffs are sure to be exciting this year. The top teams in the American and National League will battle it out in a best-of-five series to determine who will advance to the World Series. The American League teams have the edge going into the playoffs, but the National League teams have the talent to make a deep run.
Who Are the Favorites to Win the World Series?
The favorites to win the World Series this year are the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. The Dodgers have the best record in the National League and are led by one of the best pitching staffs in baseball. The Yankees have the best record in the American League and are led by one of the best lineups in baseball. Both teams have the talent to make a deep run in the playoffs and will be the teams to beat.
What Are the Other Contenders?
The other contenders for the World Series are the Tampa Bay Rays, the Atlanta Braves, the Minnesota Twins, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Cubs, and the San Diego Padres. All of these teams have the talent to make a deep run in the playoffs and could pull off an upset if they play their best baseball.
What Will the Playoffs Look Like?
The playoffs will consist of the American and National League Division Series followed by the American and National League Championship Series. The teams that make it to the World Series will face off in a best-of-seven series.
Who Will Win the World Series?
It is impossible to predict who will win the World Series this year. The American and National League teams have all put together great seasons and any one of them could pull off an upset and win it all. We will just have to wait and see who comes out on top.
Conclusion
The 2020 Major League Baseball season is coming to a close and the ten teams that have advanced to the playoffs are the New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays, the Minnesota Twins, the Oakland Athletics, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Atlanta Braves, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Cubs, and the San Diego Padres. The favorites to win the World Series are the Dodgers and the Yankees, but any of the other teams could pull off an upset and win it all. The playoffs will be exciting this year and we can’t wait to see which team comes out on top.