MLB playoff tracker: Astros win AL West, O’s nab a spot — who can get in next?

Sep 25, 2024, 06:30 AM ETAs the final week of the 2024 MLB regular season plays out, a few teams are already looking to October.The NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers clinched the season’s first playoff spot while the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres have since joined them. In the American League, the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians have clinched playoff spots, as have the Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros.Beyond division races, there are many storylines to watch as the regular season comes to an end.Where do the current playoff matchups stand? What games should you be paying attention to today? Who will be the first team to clinch a postseason berth? And what does the playoff schedule look like? We have everything you need to know as the regular season hits the homestretch.Key links: Full MLB standings | Wild-card standings | PredictionsWho is in?Milwaukee BrewersThe Brewers clinched the season’s first playoff spot, when they secured…