The Mariners' 21-year playoff streak is the longest in any major sport. Cal Raleigh's walk-off homer gave them a wild-card spot.
Seattle Mariners
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Even though Soto, Bell, and Josh Hader, who they got in a trade, didn't do well, Padres won a wild-card spot and will go to the playoffs for the first time since 2006.
San Diego Padres
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The Guardians, led by Terry Francona, won their first division title since 2018 and were one of the biggest surprises of the season.
Cleveland Guardians
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The Blue Jays fired manager Charlie Montoyo in July, and interim manager John Schneider led the team to a 46-28 record and a wild-card spot.
Toronto Blue Jays
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Even though they finished third in the American League East and have a low budget, the Rays are in the playoffs for the fourth year in a row.
Tampa Bay Rays
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Early in August, the St. Louis Cardinals passed the Milwaukee Brewers to take the lead in the National League Central and never looked back.
St. Louis Cardinals
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The Astros won their fifth AL West title in six years behind a dominant bullpen and one of baseball's best rotations, including AL Cy Young Award favourite Justin Verlander.
Houston Astros
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In the offseason, the Dodgers added Freddie Freeman to an already strong lineup. They went on to set a franchise record with 111 wins.
Los Angeles Dodgers
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The Yankees overcame a midseason slump to win the AL East behind Aaron Judge's great offensive season.
New York Yankees
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After June 1, Atlanta went 78-34 and won the NL East by 112 games. The Braves want to win back-to-back World Series since the Yankees won three straight titles from 1998 to 2000.
Atlanta Braves
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Like the Blue Jays, the Phillies got hot after firing their manager. Rob Thompson replaced Joe Girardi and led Philadelphia to the playoffs in June.
Philadelphia Phillies
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The Mets are in the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and are trying to win their first World Series since 1986.