The San Francisco Giants came this close to making the 2020 postseason. Another two runs on Sunday and they’re in. Don’t give up a 3-run home run in the final inning on Friday and they’re in.
So, seen through that lens, it’s nearly a given that the Giants have their eyes on the postseason going forward.
But seen through all of the other lenses, it’s not such a given. Presuming MLB’s rules return to normal in 2021 — an admittedly large presumption — the Giants current standing would leave them two games out of the second Wild Card, as part of a 6-8 team race for one spot.