It is the home stretch for the playoffs this season. This has been one of those seasons that could be best described as humiliating.
The NL
At the moment there are 6 playoff spots and 7 teams. Could an interloper suddenly make their presence known? The most frightful thing this Halloween is the fact that only 8 teams are above .500 and 4 of them are in the North.
North
Okay, The Reds lead, no surprise here as I predicted and the injuries won't cause them to lose the division but it could hurt come playoff time. The Cubs and their "woe is me attitude" are in second and a very probable wild card. The Pirates are quietly in third and a likely candidate for a wild card spot. The Brewers are bringing up the rear, but one of their patented playoff runs could be eminent.
East
The Ball Hogs are in first with no surprise and the Beans are right there as predicted. The Beans need to step it up if they are going to the playoffs as they either need to win the division or overtake the Pirates. The Indians have languished all year with no hope in sight this time around. Somehow I knew that was coming at the beginning of the year. There is no reasoning behind their lackluster play other than the fact it is the only team I have seen that can have 16 hits in a game and only score 5 runs.
South
The Tard Parks are having a great season in their Little League Stadium. We can't say they are winning because of that either as they have won more on the road than at home by a slim margin, they are just plainly good. Can they break their jinx in the playoffs this year? I figured the Marlins could have been vying for a playoff spot this season but that didn't manifest.
West
The Royals have things pretty well wrapped up but just doesn't seem all that encompassing this year. The Durants are streaky but can still make the 70 win projection.
Still at stake: The #2 seed between the Tard Parks and Ball Hogs. The East between the Ball Hogs and Beans. The Wild Card race between the Beans, Pirates and Cubs.
1. Reds
2. Tard Parks
3. Ball Hogs
4. Royals
5. Cubs
6. Pirates
7. Pork n' Beans
8. Brewers
The AL
Like the NL, the AL could have a bigger Fright Night for Halloween. To put it bluntly, there are two teams then there is everyone else. However the race for the other four spots is on and anything can happen. This is HBD and we know anything can and will happen.
North
The Barracudas hold the top spot with only the Blue Jays nipping anywhere close to their heels. The Blue Jays are in the running for the last wild card spot. Can the Barracudas hold them off as predicted? I really thought this division would be much tighter than it is.
East
The Dung Beetles hold the top spot in this ho hum wacky division for now. The Athletics or Sycamores could suddenly get hot and make a quick run and claim the top spot.
South
This season the Corn Dogs hold the top spot as we all can hear the quiet yelling and screaming from Edham55. The Bulls are right there of course and won't give up that easily. Who will win and who will be the wild card, the race is still on.
West
The Angels have flapped into first but the Hot Pockets are closing the gap quickly all of a sudden. With the 51's still hanging around, it could be a three team race to the finish line.
Whats at stake: The North between the Barracudas and Blue Jays for the #2 seed and likely #6 seed. The East where three teams have a chance at the division title and the #4 seed. The South where the two behemoths go head to head for the #1 and #5 seed. The West where three could still battle it out for the #3 seed and #6 seed.
1. Corn Dogs
2. Barracudas
3. Angels
4. Dung Beetles
5. Bulls
6. Blue Jays
7. Hot Pockets
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