"The Blue Jays have confirmed Loser Brain, but so do the Detroit Tigers. Both of these teams have been good all season, and should continue to be good, but have instead recently been infected with Loser Brain. If the Blue Jays (who are confirmed for the playoffs) cannot cure themselves this weekend, they will lose their first-round bye. If the Tigers cannot cure themselves, they won't be going to the playoffs at all."
"In the National League, the race for the final wild card spot has been less of a fight than a polite conversation filled with "No, you go ahead"s and "after you"s. The Mets, Reds, and Diamondbacks are all in strict debates over whether they want to go to the playoffs or tank their seasons and head to the beach. Right now, the Mets hold the wild card spot, but that could change quickly."
"The Fish Could Become Evil The Reds, Mets and Diamondbacks have all played so poorly for the last two weeks that the MIAMI MARLINS were for a moment in striking distance. After Thursday night's loss to the Phillies, they can no longer go to the playoffs, but they could become spiteful and evil, because this weekend they play a three-game series against the Mets."
October is approaching and the regular season has three games remaining: Friday through Sunday. Many teams have meaningless finales, but several clubs face consequential outcomes. The Blue Jays have confirmed 'Loser Brain' and risk losing their first-round bye if they do not recover this weekend. The Detroit Tigers show similar struggles and risk missing the playoffs entirely. In the National League, the Mets, Reds, and Diamondbacks are separated by one to two games in a close wild-card fight. The Miami Marlins fell out of contention after a loss but could impact the race in a three-game series against the Mets.
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