The end of an MLB season can feel like a flowchart sometimes—a series of decisions that lead to an inexorable outcome shaped by your personal preference. Do you prefer the last month of the year being a thrilling chase for a playoff spot, a low and steady deflation, or a lot of at-bats and innings from Triple A players? (Please choose the Rockies, Mariners or Royals, in that order.) Do you like your playoff teams to cruise into October or have to scrap for every last game? (Please pick between the Red Sox and Cardinals.) How much do you care about a functioning bullpen?
Why You Need to See the Final Stretch of This Baseball Season
