What it takes
Holds a wild card · magic number 42
Every scenario · 3 in play
Win the division
1.5 games behind Astros — must run them down to take the West.
Grab a wild card
level behind Tigers for the final wild-card spot.
Climb to a bye
2.5 games behind the #2 seed White Sox for a first-round bye.
Road to the World Series · projected
- Wild Card SeriesawayHOU Astros#3
- Division SeriesawayCHW White Sox#2
- AL Championship Seriesfor the AL pennant
Updated 8/14, 2:57 AM · odds are a simulated estimate, may be wrong