"Here are three things to keep an eye on headed into the final weekend of the regular season: 1. Playoff races still up for grabs: Eight teams (the Blue Jays, Yankees, Mariners, Phillies, Brewers, Cubs, Dodgers, and Padres) have punched their tickets to October already. That leaves four spots up for grabs headed into the final weekend of the regular season. Here's a quick overview of the teams still fighting for a spot, with playoff odds courtesy of FanGraphs:"
" The Red Sox have a 98.7% chance to make playoffs with a magic number of one. Their final regular season series is against the Tigers and is expected to feature starts from Kyle Harrison (3.58 ERA in ten appearances), Connelly Early (1.88 ERA in three starts), and an unnamed third starter. The Guardians have an 88.6% chance to make the playoffs with a magic number of two. Their final regular season series is against the Rangers and is expected to feature starts from Slade Cecconi (4.15 ERA in 22 starts) and two unnamed starters. The Tigers have an 84.1% chance to make the playoffs with a magic number of two. Their final regular season series is against the Red Sox and is expected to feature starts from (3.91 ERA in 27 starts) and two unnamed starters. The Mets have a 77.8% chance to make the playoffs with a magic number of three. Their final regular season series is against the Marlins and will feature starts from Brandon Sproat (3.94 ERA in three starts) and two unnamed starters. The Astros have a 28.6% chance to make the playoffs and sit one game back of a playoff spot. Their final regular season series is against the Angels and will feature starts from Jason Alexander (4.83 ERA in 17 appearances) and two unnamed starters. The Reds have a 20.2% chance to make the playoffs and sit one game back of a playoff spot. Their final regular season series is against the Brewers and will feature starts from Zack Littell (3.86 ERA in 31 starts), Andrew Abbott (2.80 ERA in 28 starts), and Brady Singer (3.95 ERA in"
Eight teams — Blue Jays, Yankees, Mariners, Phillies, Brewers, Cubs, Dodgers, and Padres — have clinched playoff berths. Four playoff spots remain undecided entering the final regular-season weekend. The Red Sox (98.7%, magic number one) finish against the Tigers with projected starters Kyle Harrison, Connelly Early, and an unnamed starter. The Guardians (88.6%, magic number two) close versus the Rangers with Slade Cecconi projected to start. The Tigers (84.1%, magic number two) list a starter with a 3.91 ERA and two unnamed starters. The Mets (77.8%, magic number three) will use Brandon Sproat. The Astros (28.6%) and Reds (20.2%) sit one game back and face the Angels and Brewers with noted projected starters including Jason Alexander, Zack Littell, Andrew Abbott, and Brady Singer.
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