The Oakland Athletics have three teams chasing minor league postseason berths. Midland could four-peat despite a losing record, Stockton needs to beat the Giants to advance, and Vermont appears to be well on its way to its first playoff berth in six seasons.
Double-A: Midland RockHounds could sneak in from below .500
The Texas League splits its season in two, with each half champion advancing to the Texas League semifinals. However, the San Antonio Missions (SD) won both halves handedly and so the next best overall record in the Texas League South takes the other postseason spot.