The NFL’s return over the weekend stole the spotlight from America’s pastime, but there was plenty of entertaining action in the week that was. Baseball saved its best for last, though, with the Yankees and Mets providing incredible theater in the Subway Series finale on Sunday Night Baseball. Thank goodness Francisco Lindor will call the Big Apple home for the foreseeable future.
The Mets' winning keeps them within arm’s reach of a postseason bid, and thus they remain included in our trimmed-down version of MLB power rankings. As the playoff races rage on, here’s a look at where each contender stands with just three weeks left to play.