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Major League Baseball's Playoff Race Heats Up

As the MLB regular season winds down, the playoff race is heating up in both the American and National Leagues.

In the AL, the New York Yankees and Houston Astros hold a commanding lead in their respective divisions, but the wild-card race is wide open.

The Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays, and Boston Red Sox are all in contention for the final two wild-card spots.

NL Playoff Race

In the NL, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers are battling for the NL West title.

The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are in a tight race for the NL East crown, while the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies are in a fierce battle for the final wild-card spot.

Upcoming MLB Schedule

Here is a look at the upcoming MLB schedule:

• Tuesday, September 27: Astros at Yankees, 7:05 p.m. ET
• Wednesday, September 28: Astros at Yankees, 7:05 p.m. ET
• Thursday, September 29: Astros at Yankees, 1:05 p.m. ET
• Friday, September 30: Dodgers at Brewers, 8:10 p.m. ET
• Saturday, October 1: Dodgers at Brewers, 7:10 p.m. ET
• Sunday, October 2: Dodgers at Brewers, 2:10 p.m. ET

MLB Playoff Predictions

Here are some predictions for the MLB playoffs:

• AL East: New York Yankees
• AL Central: Houston Astros
• AL West: Los Angeles Angels
• AL Wild Card: Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays
• NL East: Atlanta Braves
• NL Central: Milwaukee Brewers
• NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers
• NL Wild Card: San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies

The MLB playoffs are set to begin on October 7th.