MLB’s expanded playoff field helps provide great playoff races in both leagues

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The NL wild-card race has been tight for the better part of a month, with the Phillies, Diamondbacks, Cubs, Marlins, Reds and Giants scrambling to claim three playoff positions. It’s exactly the kind of drama MLB hoped for when it expanded the playoff field from 10 to 12 teams before the 2022 season.

PHOENIX — Rookie sensation Corbin Carroll was all smiles Wednesday, a few minutes after stealing his 50th base of the season, cracking his 25th homer and leading the streakingIf the 22-year-old is fazed by September playoff-chase baseball, he certainly hasn’t shown it. Ten days remain in MLB’s regular season, and the playoff races are hot, particularly in a crowded National League.For every team rising this time of the year, there’s almost always another team going in the opposite direction.

The Houston Astros, Texas Rangers and surprising Seattle Mariners are in a close fight for the AL West - the three teams were separated by just a half-game in the standings after Wednesday. Simultaneously, all three are contending with the Toronto Blue Jays for a potential AL wild-card spot.“It’s just fun to be playing meaningful games,” Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman said on Wednesday. “Every game matters right now and every win is one step closer to our goal.

Shohei Ohtani is likely a lock for the AL MVP after arguably the best five-month stretch in MLB history.

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