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Does anyone want to win the AL East?
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On Wednesday, we broke down the six remaining National League contenders, their remaining schedules, and the factors that could decide their postseason fates. Today, let's jump into the American League, which features a far more chaotic playoff race, with nine teams within five games of a berth.
Texas Rangers
Lead AL West by 2 games
Remaining games vs. teams above .500: 4 of 22
The Chicago Cubs of the American League, at least in terms of playoff certainty, as the Rangers own a nearly insurmountable lead in the West.