[lex24]

I agree about the Padres, who are better than the Giants even though they somehow have a worse record.

Their last 24 games are fascinating:

Next 12: Phillies, at Astros, at Dodgers, at A's
Last 12: Rockies, Cardinals, at Giants, at White Sox

7-5 over next 12 and 10-2 over last 12, they could get the last WC spot. They are more talented than the Giants, D-Backs, Reds, and Marlins.

I'm betting the Reds eke out the 3rd WC spot. They have the easiest schedule remaining of all the teams within a game of it.

17-7 leaves them 82-80.  I doubt that gets them in.  People, including me, have been waiting for them to bust out.  But it appears to be a lousy year.  Who knows why.  Sometimes it just doesn’t come together. 

Behind Phillies I think it comes down to Cubs, Giants, D-backs. Reds lack pitching.

[lex24]

I agree about the Padres, who are better than the Giants even though they somehow have a worse record.

Their last 24 games are fascinating:

Next 12: Phillies, at Astros, at Dodgers, at A's
Last 12: Rockies, Cardinals, at Giants, at White Sox

7-5 over next 12 and 10-2 over last 12, they could get the last WC spot. They are more talented than the Giants, D-Backs, Reds, and Marlins.

I'm betting the Reds eke out the 3rd WC spot. They have the easiest schedule remaining of all the teams within a game of it.

17-7 leaves them 82-80.  I doubt that gets them in.  People, including me, have been waiting for them to bust out.  But it appears to be a lousy year.  Who knows why.  Sometimes it just doesn’t come together. 

Behind Phillies I think it comes down to Cubs, Giants, D-backs. Reds lack pitching.