MLB Playoff Picture Still Unsettled in AL Central, AL West and Final NL Wild Card
With the regular season winding down, three postseason spots remain open as teams jockey for position across the American and National Leagues.
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The Major League Baseball postseason picture remains unresolved in several key races as the regular season nears its conclusion, according to ESPN's playoff tracker.
Three spots are still up for grabs: the American League Central and American League West division titles, along with the final National League wild card berth. Clubs in contention continue to jockey for position in the closing stretch of games.
ESPN's tracker is being updated to reflect clinching scenarios, the postseason bracket and the full schedule as the picture becomes clearer.
The outstanding division and wild card questions are expected to be settled as teams play out their remaining games, with postseason matchups and start times finalized once the field is set.
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