It’s never too early to talk about the MLB playoffs, especially in a 60-game season. So, that’s exactly what we’re going to do.
The A’s appear already locked-in for the playoffs, and not just because of the new format.
Entering Sunday, according to FanGraphs, the A’s have a 97.7 percent chance of making the playoffs. To break it down more precisely, Oakland also has a 71.8 percent chance to win the AL West.
Oakland sits pretty in first place with an 11-4 record, and the Houston Astros are 4.5 games behind them.
The new playoff format, which MLB and the Player’s Association agreed upon, only helps the A’s chances.