By Davis Rich, Senior Staff Writer
This September, there are at least 3 races still open. In the NL, the West and
East division crowns are up for grabs. In the AL, the Rays and Yankees are fighting for
the wild card and the East crown. (As of September 14, 2010)
Locks: Texas will run away with the AL West, unless Oakland can make up 7 games in
25 days. But with Cliff Lee and Josh Hamilton injured, hope is still alive in the East Bay.
Minnesota has yet to completely take over the AL Central, but they are looking very
strong, and should take the Central. The Rays and Yankees should both get playoff
spots.
NL West: The Giants tied the Padres on top of the NL West after taking three of
four from the Padres in San Diego. The Padres snapped a 10 game streak, but
with Tim Lincecum pitching like an All-Star again, the Giants are in good shape.
NL Wild Card: The Braves recently fell out of first place, leaving the door open for the
Phillies, but they look like they will still win the Wild Card.
The Rockies had their 10 game winning streak snapped, but they had pulled within ½
game of the Giants and Padres.
