Cleveland Guardians playoff chances improve with key wins

The Cleveland Guardians' playoff hopes have strengthened significantly as of September 18, following a successful stretch where they won three out of four series. FanGraphs now estimates their chances of making the playoffs at 76.8 percent and a 48.9 percent probability of winning the American League Central. Their recent success includes a pivotal three-game series against the Chicago White Sox that briefly placed them in first in the division. Currently, the Guardians face pressure from both the White Sox and teams like the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays for postseason spots as the regular season nears its end.

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