Believe it or not, we are on the cusp of September, and that means postseason races are heating up with just one month remaining in the regular season.

Naturally, this is a good time to take stock of where the contenders stand. So here’s a look at the playoff picture as it stands now, including which teams are in position to be playing in October and which teams are within striking distance:

DIVISION RACES

Wild, Wild West

In the AL West, the Astros have proven that their dynastic run over the past eight years isn’t over despite losing Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker last offseason.

Houston is clinging to a two-game lead over the Mariners thanks to five wins in seven games since being swept in Detroit. Seattle, meanwhile, has been streaky of late, losing five straight before winning four

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