baseballprospectus.com gave eight teams a 99 percent or better chance of making the playoffs. Two others were a little above 90 percent (the Texas Rangers at 90.8 and the Houston Astros at 90.5).
There are 10 spots in the tournament. Eight are basically wrapped up, and the other two aren't exactly close.
Time to turn your attention elsewhere, and rejoin baseball when the postseason begins October 6 with the American League Wild Card Game?
Not so fast. There's plenty to talk about, and plenty still to be decided over the next 12 days. Some of it will greatly impact the playoffs.