This season has been both predictable and unexpected. We've seen typical MLB powerhouses, such as the New York Yankees, re-emerge from down seasons, but we've also seen surprises such as the Cleveland Guardians having the best record in the American League or the Atlanta Braves going 13-14 in May.
Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks seem to have a World Series hangover, with Arizona hovering around .500 and Texas four games under that. Both the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets have come back from slow starts to put themselves squarely in the -- very muddled -- National League wild-card race.