MLB playoff picture, standings, postseason odds: Yankees pass Blue Jays again in wild card race

The 2021 Major League Baseball season is in its final month, and baseball’s playoff picture is starting to take shape. We officially have our first three postseason teams, as the Brewers joined the Dodgers and Giants over the weekend. The Astros, Rays, and White Sox have magic numbers in single digits, too, so clinching season is upon us. 

The AL wild card is now the best race. Three AL East teams were in a virtual tie for the two wild card spots a few days ago, with the Red Sox, Yankees, and Blue Jays jockeying for position. Things seem to change on a daily basis, too, given how close it is. 

How will it shake out? 

We’ll find out the answers before the postseason gets started Oct. 5. But it’s also worth asking, what would the MLB playoff picture look like if the season ended today? We have the answer to that question, as well as up-to-date standings and playoff odds, below.

If the season ended today

• AL Wild Card Game: Red Sox vs. Yankees
  
  
• NL Wild Card Game: Dodgers vs. Cardinals
• ALDS: Astros vs. White Sox
• ALDS: Rays vs. AL Wild Card Game winner
• NLDS: Brewers vs. Braves
• NLDS: Giants vs. NL Wild Card Game winner

Teams who clinched

• Giants (clinched playoff spot)
• Dodgers (clinched playoff spot)
• Brewers (clinched playoff spot)
• Rays (clinched playoff spot)

MLB standings, playoff races

Here’s a look at the current standings. Division and postseason projections are via SportsLine. For expanded standings, click here.

American League standings

National League standings

MLB division odds

All odds via Caesars Sportsbook. Last updated Sept. 22.

NL East

Braves: -500

Phillies: +375

NL West

Giants: -160

Dodgers: +140

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