The 2021 Major League Baseball season is entering its final month, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. While some teams, like the White Sox and Brewers, appear to have their divisions wrapped up, there are going to be plenty of fascinating races in September. Can the Dodgers surpass the Giants in the NL West? Will we get a Yankees vs. Red Sox matchup in the AL Wild Card Game? Can the Phillies or Mets make a surprise surge to catch the Braves in the NL East?
We'll find out the answers to all of those questions 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.
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If the season ended today
AL Wild Card Game: Yankees vs. Red SoxNL Wild Card Game: Dodgers vs. Reds/PadresALDS: Astros vs. White SoxALDS: Rays vs. AL Wild Card Game winnerNLDS: Brewers vs. BravesNLDS: Giants vs. NL Wild Card Game winnerMLB 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
National League
MLB postseason odds
All odds via Caesars Sportsbook. Last updated Sept. 1
AL East
Rays: -900
Yankees: +700
Red Sox: +3000
AL West
Astros: -1200
A's: +900
Mariners: +3000
NL East
Braves: -380
Phillies: +325
Mets: +1300
NL Central
Brewers: -5000
Reds: +1600
NL West
Dodgers: N/A
Giants: N/A
