A few days ago, the Boston Red Sox became the first team in the league to clinch a 2018 playoff berth. The next team to probably do so will be the Cleveland Indians, which isn’t a surprise or that much of an accomplishment because their division is atrocious. The Houston Astros likely won’t be able to clinch until the last series of the year but, it could happen sooner.
This has nothing to do with what the Astros are doing on the diamond this year. This team has, frankly, been phenomenal this year. They have a great shot at tying last year’s record and a good shot at setting a new franchise record in wins.