I think that’s the 32nd time I’ve written that this season, but to lose a 4-0 lead and burn your bullpen in game 158 is painful.
We are 97.5% of the way through the regular season.
That means 97.5% of this is actual performance and 2.5% is projection.
The offense is up to a 101 wRC+ for September.
The pitching staff is rocking a 3.75 ERA in September, with the starters posting a 3.04 ERA and the bullpen a 4.50 ERA.
Win Shares
All players together. Trying out some new formats.
AL West Playoff Update (as of September 23)
First, let’s take a look at what fangraphs.com says about a potential playoff run (through games of September 23):
Projected Remaining Record: 2-2 (Previous 3-3)
Projected Final Record: 80-82 (Previous 80-82)
Win Division: 71.2% (Previous 43.5%)
Wild Card: 0.1% (Previous 1.5%)
Make Playoffs: 71.2% (Previous 45.0%)
I project a 2-2 finish and an 80-82 record, with the team making the playoffs as the AL West Division winner.
They are listed second below because the Rangers project to go 79.89 wins and the Astros 79.87 wins. However, that rounds to 80 and if the season ended with both teams at 80, we know the Astros have the tiebreaker.
xWins and GB are rounded.
Projected Standings
Thanks for reading!