As Major League Baseball enters its final three weeks, four National League teams – the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, and San Diego Padres – are in a tight race for three Wild Card playoff spots. As of Labor Day, September 7, the teams have records of 81-63, 80-63, 76-68, and 75-68 respectively.
The Chicago Cubs, currently holding the first Wild Card berth, are 7 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central Division, making a division win unlikely. The team is led by Pete Crow-Armstrong, a potential National League Most Valuable Player candidate, and features a balanced attack of hitting and pitching. Their remaining schedule includes series against Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Miami, and Boston.
The Philadelphia Phillies are one-half game behind the Cubs for the best Wild Card record. Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with 42 home runs and 86 RBIs, while Christopher Sanchez anchors the pitching staff with a 16-5 record, 2.58 ERA, and 209 strikeouts. The Phillies’ remaining schedule includes games against Atlanta, Houston, Washington, New York Mets, Milwaukee, and Tampa Bay.
The Arizona Diamondbacks currently hold the third Wild Card spot with a record of 75-68. Gabriel Moreno is having a strong season for the Dbacks, hitting .300 with 69 RBIs, while Eduardo Rodriguez has a 15-5 record, 2.55 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP. The Diamondbacks will face Kansas City, Texas, Miami, New York Yankees, Colorado, and San Diego in their remaining games.
The San Diego Padres are also in contention, with a record of 75-68, placing them just a half-game behind the Diamondbacks.
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