The best rivalry in the sport (Red Sox vs. Yankees) with everything on the line. A 50% chance of a division series involving the second-best rivalry (Giants vs. Dodgers). An ascendant club battling a team of villains (White Sox vs. Astros). This is going to be a marvelous postseason. It’s a shame the Blue Jays won’t be there.
When Boston and New York both won on Sunday, Toronto became the best team to miss the playoffs in two decades. The Blue Jays scored 183 more runs than they allowed this season, fifth best in the majors, and they won 91 games.