MLB playoff field projected after trade deadline approaches final stretch

The Major League Baseball trade deadline has closed, shaping the playoff as teams prepare for the final weeks of the season. In the American League, the projected playoff teams include the Rays, Guardians, and Mariners, with the Red Sox, Yankees, and White Sox competing for Wild Card spots. Meanwhile, the National League sees the Brewers, Dodgers, and Braves as division leaders, with the Cubs, Phillies, and Padres expected to vie for Wild Cards. Teams like the Rays and Brewers hold significant leads in their respective divisions, while the Yankees and White Sox face challenges in playoff positioning. The focus now shifts to how these teams perform down the stretch leading into October’s playoffs.

• 1:46 PMCBS MLB — MLB playoff predictions: Projecting the 12-team field after the trade deadline