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The American League this year is throwing us a curveball—possibly the worst playoff race in MLB history, with teams barely above .500 and losing records sneaking into contention. The AL West is a disaster zone, with no team holding a winning record and collectively outscored by nearly 500 runs. Only five teams nationwide boast a positive run differential, setting a new low for competitive depth. Historically, we’ve seen weak contenders make it, but this feels different—like mediocrity is being rewarded. Even wild card hopefuls are clinging to spots thanks to short-lived hot streaks. If these teams keep playing like this, the playoffs might be the most unexciting we’ve ever seen.

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