MLB playoff table: Where the teams stand in the division, wildcard race for the 2024 postseason

Which Major League Baseball teams will secure a spot in the MLB postseason in the 2024 MLB playoffs?

Take a look at the MLB wild card standings for the National League and American League as the regular season enters the home stretch.

In the National League, the San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are battling for the last three spots in the MLB postseason, while several other teams are hoping for a late entry into the MLB playoffs.

In the American League, the Baltimore Orioles have a good chance of getting a wildcard, and the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals are also currently in contention for postseason spots. However, other teams are not out of the running yet.

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MLB Playoff Image: National League

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Where do the other National League teams stand in the wildcard race:

• Atlanta Braves (81-70) – 2 games back

• Chicago Cubs (77-74) – 6 games back

• St. Louis Cardinals (76-75) – 7 games back

• Cincinnati Reds (74-78) – 9.5 games back

• San Francisco Giants (73-78) – 10 games back

• Pittsburgh Pirates (71-80) – 12 games back

• Washington Nationals (68-83) – 15 games back

• Colorado Rockies (59-93) – 24.5 games back

• Miami Marlins (56-95) – 27 games back

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MLB playoff image: American League

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Where do other American League teams stand in the wildcard race:

• Detroit Tigers (79-73) – 1.5 games back

• Seattle Mariners (77-74) – 3 games back

• Boston Red Sox (75-76) – 5 games back

• Tampa Bay Rays (74-77) – 6 games back

• Toronto Blue Jays (72-78) – 7.5 games back

• Texas Rangers (71-79) – 8.5 games back

• Oakland Athletics (66-86) – 14.5 games back

• Los Angeles Angels (61-90) – 19 games back

• Chicago White Sox (36-11) – 44.5 games back

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