The calendar flipped to September, which means it is acceptable now for a team to fall out of contention mathematically (sorry Pirates and Orioles). In step with what was alluded in the last edition of this article, now that the Pirates and Orioles are out, it will be a few days, probably 5 at least until the next falls from all hope for the 2010 season:
Cleveland Indians (Division 6, Wild Card 1): Were able surpass the Arizona as the next team to go.
Seattle Mariners (Division 7, Wild Card E): The only other team that an E in any column, they still have “hope” in the division. Also they were able to pass the Diamondbacks, who look destined to be next.
Seattle Mariners (Division 7, Wild Card E): The only other team that an E in any column, they still have “hope” in the division. Also they were able to pass the Diamondbacks, who look destined to be next.
Arizona Diamondbacks (Division 8, Wild Card 9)
Chicago Cubs (Division 8, Wild Card 11)
Washington Nationals (Division 8, Wild Card 11)
The above teams are next wave to fall.
It's the race to mathematically hopelessness and as almost as exciting as the race for the best pick in next year's draft!
