2024 MLB Energy Rankings: Who will declare remaining wild-card spots?

We’re only one week away from the MLB playoffs.

Some groups can already sniff October baseball, with 5 groups clinching a playoff berth final week. The ultimate wild-card spots may not be determined till sport 162, nevertheless. 

As we enter the ultimate week of the common season, listed below are my high 10 groups in baseball, with World Collection odds through FanDuel Sportsbook. 

10. Baltimore Orioles (86-70, final week 8)
World Collection odds: +1100

The Orioles’ slide down the standings and energy rankings continued this week. Baltimore will nearly definitely should accept a wild-card spot after dropping 10 of its previous 14 video games. Gunnar Henderson and Colton Cowser are about the one performing the previous couple of weeks. Baltimiore’s pitching employees has been a bit higher, with Corbin Burnes and Zach Eflin delivering high quality begins. Nearer Craig Kimbrel being designated for project speaks to the lingering bullpen points.

9. Detroit Tigers (82-74, LW unranked)
World Collection odds: +5000

Lastly, we discovered a staff that wishes the ultimate wild-card spot within the American League. The Tigers swept the Royals final week and took 4 of six from the Orioles on the bookend of that collection sweep. Detroit is 27-11 since Aug. 10, with its outfield mashing the ball during the last month. Tarik Skubal remains to be on monitor to win the AL Cy Younger, however the rotation is a bit skinny exterior of him. Nonetheless, the Tigers are in command of their playoff future coming into the ultimate week of the common season, which concludes with a collection in opposition to the Chicago White Sox.

8. New York Mets (87-69, final week 10)
World Collection odds: +3200

The Mets had been with out Francisco Lindor this previous week, however that wasn’t an issue. They took three of 4 from the Phillies over the weekend, with Luisangel Acuña making his MLB debut and promptly slugging three residence runs rather than Lindor at shortstop. New York can safe a playoff bid by taking no less than two of three from the Braves this week. In any other case, its season shall be on the road in Milwaukee.

7. Cleveland Guardians (90-67, LW 7)
World Collection odds: +1300

The Guardians clinched the AL Central this previous week and can nearly definitely have a first-round bye. José Ramírez is quietly having an incredible season and is simply three residence runs shy of a 40/40 marketing campaign. Cleveland’s rotation has additionally been a bit higher the previous two weeks, with Ben Energetic, Joey Cantillo and Gavin Williams delivering strong outings alongside Tanner Bibee. This membership has the pitching to make a deep run. 

6. Milwaukee Brewers (89-67, LW 6)
World Collection odds: +2400

The Brewers are the opposite staff that has clinched their division title coming into the ultimate week of the common season. They performed properly in opposition to the Phillies, taking two of three, earlier than dropping three of 4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks, doubtless ending their hopes of incomes a first-round bye. Nonetheless, they seem like a postseason risk, with star rookie Jackson Chourio filling the void left by Christian Yelich’s harm. 

5. Houston Astros (85-71, LW 4)
World Collection odds: +750

It appeared unbelievable simply a few months in the past, however the Astros are doubtless a sport or two away from clinching the AL West. They’ve received 8 of 11 and might seal the deal early within the week throughout a three-game set versus the second-place Seattle Mariners. Houston’s lineup is clicking on all cylinders, with Kyle Tucker and Yordan Álvarez mashing. On the mound, Spencer Arrighetti, Ronel Blanco, Framber Valdez, Yusei Kikuchi and Hunter Brown all turned in high quality begins this previous week. That is one nasty staff.

4. San Diego Padres (90-66, LW 5)
World Collection odds: +1300

Do not look now, however the Padres nonetheless have an opportunity to win the NL West. They enter the ultimate week trailing the Dodgers by three video games for the division lead, and might make that up by Thursday as they tackle L.A. for a three-game collection. No matter what occurs, it has been a powerful yr for San Diego. Just like the Astros (whom it took two of three from final week), almost all of its on a regular basis gamers have been hitting the ball properly currently and its rotation has been stellar. It’s going to be enjoyable to look at this staff within the postseason. 

3. New York Yankees (92-64, LW 3)
World Collection odds: +450

After some summer season blues, the Yankees have been sizzling in September. They’re 12-4 since Sept. 6 and can doubtless clinch the AL East within the coming days. Aaron Choose is hitting homers once more, launching three in his previous seven video games. Juan Soto is doing his half to make him and Choose essentially the most deadly hitting duo in baseball, too. Rookie outfielder Jasson Domínguez can also be making a push to make the postseason roster, hitting a pair of homers this previous week. 

2. Philadelphia Phillies (92-64, LW 1)
World Collection odds: +410

The Phillies did not have one of the best week in opposition to a pair of contenders, dropping 5 of seven to the Brewers and Mets. However they’re nonetheless probably the greatest groups in baseball, as Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola proceed to convey good outcomes on the mound. Ranger Suárez has actually cooled off since his dominant begin to the season (3-6, 4.46 ERA in final 15 begins), however Philly’s lineup remains to be probably the greatest in baseball. 

1. Los Angeles Dodgers (93-63, LW 2)
World Collection odds: +330

The Dodgers are within the postseason once more, they usually would possibly enter the playoffs because the staff to beat, too. Shohei Ohtani seems to be prepared for his first style of October baseball, having a efficiency for the ages in opposition to the Miami Marlins on Thursday to safe the primary 50/50 season in MLB historical past. Past Ohtani, who’s been on hearth for a number of video games now, this lineup is hitting properly. Tommy Edman was a sneaky massive addition for them on the deadline. In fact, issues concerning the rotation are nonetheless there given all of the accidents. However they hope Clayton Kershaw will return quickly. It is anybody’s guess what they’re going to get from their employees this postseason.

Out: Kansas Metropolis Royals (82-74, LW 9)
World Collection odds: +3900

Ben Verlander is an MLB Analyst for FOX Sports activities and the host of the “Flippin’ Bats” podcast. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Verlander was an All-American at Outdated Dominion College earlier than he joined his brother, Justin, in Detroit as a 14th-round decide of the Tigers in 2013. He spent 5 years within the Tigers group. Observe him at @BenVerlander.

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