The Soft Underbelly of the Postseason The American League West division and wild card races have devolved into a farcical free for all, with multiple teams vying for a spot in the postseason despite having little to show for it on the field.
It's less about who will make the playoffs than which two teams will manage to scrape together enough wins to sneak into the tournament.
The numbers are stark: of the eight teams currently in contention, only one – the Detroit Tigers – has a winning record.