The final month of the MLB season is right around the corner. There are still a handful of games left on the schedule, just enough for some clubs to turn their seasons around and punch a ticket to the postseason.

But as the calendar flips, the room for error ceases to exist. For some clubs, if they want to make a run, it has to start right now. Here are the top five teams that have to lock in — before it’s too late.

5. Cincinnati Reds

With all the headlines surrounding the MLB-best Brewers and star-studded Cubs, it’s easy to overlook what the Reds have accomplished in the NL Central. Cincinnati has steadily climbed the ladder and now sits just 1.5 games out of a playoff spot. They’re on the cusp of their first postseason berth since 2020 , which ended a seven-year drought.

Their remain

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