MLB playoff picture, standings, postseason odds: Yankees fall behind Blue Jays, Red Sox in AL 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 two postseason teams, as the Dodgers joined the Giants on Tuesday night. The Rays, White Sox and Brewers all have magic numbers in single digits, too, so clinching season is upon us. 

The wild cards in both leagues appear to be the best races, with both AL spots and the second NL spot up for grabs. On the AL side, it’s was a three-way AL East tie for two spots until the Yankees lost on Thursday to fall a game back. Still, it’s plenty hotly contested. 

How will these 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: Blue Jays vs. Red Sox
  
  
• 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

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. 17.

NL East

Braves: -500

Phillies: +425

Mets: +2000

NL West

Giants: -115

Dodgers: -105