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In one of the most hotly contested divisional races in recent memory, the Houston Astros clinched the AL West crown for the third consecutive season following a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. Houston managed to clinch a first-round bye as the No. It wasn't a vintage Astros campaign where they wreaked havoc on anyone they faced, but they were clutch when they needed it most as the Rangers and Seattle Mariners each held sole possession of first in the division at some point this season. Full Standings at MLB. The Astros will be keeping a close eye on the wild card series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins, as they'll be set to take on the winner of the series to kick off their postseason title defense. Of all the teams remaining in the American League, Houston is clearly the most experienced team in the playoff pool with a number of clutch postseason performers all over its roster, including pitcher Justin Verlander, who they reacquired ahead of the trade deadline from the New York Mets. Even if the regular season wasn't quite up to their usual standard, the Astros will now have the opportunity to try to defend their title in the postseason.

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The postseason field is finally complete! It took until the final day of the MLB regular season, but we now know what this year's playoff bracket looks like. Below are the 12 teams in the postseason, how they got here and why you should root for them this October. Owners of baseball's best record, the Braves will be the NL's top seed, guaranteeing them a bye to the NLDS and home-field advantage throughout the postseason. How they got here: To put it bluntly, the Braves have been far and away the best team in MLB this season. With an extra-innings win Sept. They'll be the No. Injuries abound in the starting rotation, leaving questions about who will pitch for L. Why you should root for them: They make bad players good. The Orioles will be the top seed in the AL postseason bracket. How they got here: One of the most pleasant surprises of the season, the young, fun, confident Orioles surged to the top of the American League on the strength of a young core blossoming into stars simultaneously. For a team that still won 99 games this season, there is a lot to be optimistic about in October. How they got here: The Rays started as hot as any team in recent memory , jumping to an early lead in their division with a start. Minnesota clinched the division and the No. Milwaukee held off the Cubs and the Reds to take the division and will be the No.

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Texas gained a significant advantage with a weekend sweep over Seattle. The Rangers enter the week with a 2. The Rangers could have the division title wrapped up, or be close to it, by the time they reach Seattle on Thursday. Seattle has the most to gain in the next seven days, as it plays host to the Astros and Rangers at T-Mobile Park. A few wins by Toronto this week could keep one of the three AL West challengers out of the postseason. Over in the National League, six teams are still alive to fill the two remaining wild-card spots behind the Philadelphia Phillies.

With just over a week left in the regular season, time is winding down for teams to punch their tickets to the MLB playoffs. A couple of more berths were clinched this past week, but seven of the 12 playoff spots remain up for grabs. Here's a look at how the playoff bracket is taking shape as of Sept. Toronto and Tampa Bay split a four-game series this weekend, so there wasn't much separation at the top of the wild-card standings. The most intriguing team is Seattle, which has a smooth finish to the schedule.

Al west playoff picture

In one of the most hotly contested divisional races in recent memory, the Houston Astros clinched the AL West crown for the third consecutive season following a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. Houston managed to clinch a first-round bye as the No. It wasn't a vintage Astros campaign where they wreaked havoc on anyone they faced, but they were clutch when they needed it most as the Rangers and Seattle Mariners each held sole possession of first in the division at some point this season. Full Standings at MLB.

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With their win Saturday over the Mariners , they secured a place in the postseason. Champions Tour. Katie Witham. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Caribbean Cup. The Mariners host the Astros for three games starting on Monday and then play a four-game set with the Rangers. Serie A. Warren Barton. Matt Leinart. UEFA Nations. Connecticut Sun. Westminster Kennel Club. Below are the 12 teams in the postseason, how they got here and why you should root for them this October.