The Races

The races for the division and wild card are getting hot. Both the Giants and the Reds clinched their respected divisions yesterday. All three American League divisions are still very interesting and the Wildcard races is the most interesting of them all.

The things I can find on the internet. And yes that is Vin Scully
for the Dodgers

The American League East has come to the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees. The Yankees lead the division by one game and the Orioles currently have possession of the first wild card spot. Last night both teams won in extra innings. This may come down to the end.

The White Sox have just a half game lead over the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers have Cy Young Award candidate Justin Verlander and probable MVP Miguel Cabrera who is chasing the triple crown. For the White Sox and Tigers it is win the division or go home, because they are both out for wild card contention.

The Oakland Athletics are just four games behind the division leading Rangers in the West. The A's just won't quit. The Rangers have been slumping and the back to back American League Champions may be in trouble.

The Nationals have a five and half game lead over the Braves in the National League East and have already clinched the a Wild Card spot, but the winning the division also looks very possible.

The Reds clinched the Nationals League Central yesterday. Aroldis Chapman closed the door, Brandon Phillips showed some power and defense, and Matt Latos came through with a great pitching performance.

The Giants clinched the National League West yesterday. Their pitching has been strong and Tim Lincecum has showed signs of the two time Cy Young Award winner he is. MVP candidate Buster Posey and the Kung-Fu Panda carried the team offensively.

The Baltimore Orioles have a two game lead in the wild card and the Oakland Athletics have a two and half game lead over The Los Angeles Angels for the second Wild Card. The Angels, The Rays, and The Tigers are still within five game of the second Wild Card spot.

The Atlanta Braves have a six game lead over The Cardinals in the wild card race. The Cardinals have a two and a half game over the Brewers for the second wild card spot, but The Brewers, The Dodgers, The Phillies and The Diamond Backs are within five games of the second wild card.

These final ten games will be very interesting.