Below the series that there are that watch this week in the Big leagues heading into the postseason of MLB, which begins in two weeks.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays
When
- From today Monday 20 to Wednesday 22 September 2021.
Importance
The Blue Jays entered the week clinging to the second AL wild-card spot, but it’s still a close race. Meanwhile, the Rays are closing in on securing the AL East and the best record on the young circuit, but they are 8-9 in September, including 4-7 in their last 11 games and have opened the door. for the Astros.
Plus, it also matters to the Red Sox, Yankees, Athletics and Mariners for the wild card.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwuakee Brewers
When
- From today Monday 20 to Thursday 23 September 2021.
Importance
The Cardinals have begun to drive a wedge in the race for the final NL wild-card spot, but as they’ve shown over the past two weeks, things can change quickly, especially with this four-game game series against first place. of the Central Division of the old Brewers circuit which they are about to secure.
Milwuakee will likely finish as the second-best seed in the National League, though there’s still a long shot that the Brewers could chase the Giants and Dodgers for the highest record in the majors.
Plus, it also matters to the Phillies, Reds and Padres for the wild card.
New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox (Red Sox)
When
- From Friday 24 to Sunday 26 September 2021.
Importance
The Yankees seemed poised to make the postseason after scoring 13 straight wins last month, but now they’re out looking for the two AL wild-card spots. They entered the week one and a half games behind the Blue Jays for that bottom spot and two and a half behind the Red Sox, who hold the top wild-card spot in the American League.
Plus, it also matters to the Blue Jays, Athletics and Mariners for the wild card.
Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres
When
- From Friday 24 to Sunday 26 September 2021.
Importance
The Braves cling to the NL East lead as they seek to win a fourth straight divisional title, while the Padres are desperately trying to escape their second-half freefall and stay in the Wild Card race. of the National League.
Plus, it also matters to the Phillies, Cardinals and Reds for the East Division and the wild card.
Phillies vs Orioles and Pirates
When
- From today Monday 20 to Wednesday 22 and from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 September 2021, respectively.
Importance
The Phillies’ second-half roller coaster continues. Whenever it seems like they’ve faded from the postseason race, they go for a run to get back in it. Now, they have a golden opportunity to continue to gain ground this week when they play seven games against the Orioles and the Pirates.
Plus, it also matters to the Braves, Cardinals, Reds and Padres for the East Division and the wild card.
With information, image and video from MLB.com (Paul Casella).