Six Postseason Storylines We're Already Looking Forward to

The postseason picture is gradually clearing up. The two biggest questions remaining involve the second NL wild-card spot and which two teams among the Rays, A's and Indians will claim the two AL wild-cards. Still, we can feel confident about at least six of the teams that will play into October. With that in mind, our staff weighs in on the postseason storylines they're already looking forward to.

Tom Verducci

I want to see if any team can get through Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole. The Astros are 43-16 when they give them the ball, including 24-6 at home. They have pitched back-to-back games 24 times and been beaten consecutively only twice. Oh, and their No. 3 starter is Zack Greinke.…