As we anticipate the upcoming Tuesday, which marks the beginning of the four Wild Card Series and promises a day filled with absolute baseball chaos from noon until bedtime, you might be tempted to consider today as relatively calm in comparison. A moment to catch your breath, relax, and recharge, as you’ll undoubtedly need every ounce of energy in a week’s time.
However, when you take a closer look at tonight’s games and the broader context of all that’s happening, the notion of relaxation quickly dissipates. In reality, there’s nothing tranquil about tonight’s lineup; it might as well be a playoff preview.
After a day that featured only four games, including one makeup game and three on the West Coast, today is shaping up to be an evening of sheer fascination. Maybe not quite as intense as next Tuesday, but rest assured, at various points, it will feel just as thrilling as postseason baseball.
Here’s a rundown of nine — yes, nine! — games that are bound to keep you on the edge of your seat. (Games listed in chronological order.)
• A closer look at the postseason outlook
Content:
Reds at Guardians (Hunter Greene vs. Lucas Giolito), 6:10 p.m. ET
Amidst the current frustration and anxiety in Cincinnati — courtesy of a shocking nine-run lead squandered against the Pirates — it’s important to note that the Reds aren’t completely out of the postseason picture just yet. With only five games remaining on their schedule, the Reds may not control their destiny, but a miraculous 5-0 finish, facing the Guardians and Cardinals, both long out of contention, could exert tremendous pressure on their rivals. Hunter Greene, coming off a spectacular 14-strikeout performance (despite a loss) against the Twins last week, takes the mound. However, a loss here would make a comeback into contention an uphill battle.
Nationals at Orioles (Josiah Gray vs. Kyle Bradish), 6:35 p.m. ET
Don’t forget that the Orioles are just three wins away from reaching the 100-win milestone, something they never achieved during the Cal Ripken Jr. era. However, Baltimore’s primary focus right now is on that magic number of 3 and the tiebreaker they hold over the Rays. Winning the division title, a feat last accomplished in 2014 and only the second this century, isn’t just an AL East pennant; it also secures the No. 1 seed in the American League. With six home games remaining, it seems increasingly likely they’ll clinch it at Camden Yards. Few fan bases deserve it more.
Royals at Tigers (Zack Greinke vs. TBD), 6:40 p.m. ET
While this matchup holds no significance in the playoff race, remember that history often transcends individual postseason runs. This may or may not be Greinke’s final start ever — he could potentially start on the season’s last day — and his return next year is uncertain. Could this be your last opportunity to witness the enigmatic, likely Hall of Famer? And let’s not forget the emotional factor: He’ll face another future Hall of Famer, Miguel Cabrera, who is commencing his farewell homestand. Grab those tissues; this one might pull at your heartstrings.
Yankees at Blue Jays (Michael King vs. Kevin Gausman), 7:07 p.m. ET
Amidst all the chaos in the AL West — and there’s plenty of it — the Blue Jays are focused on taking care of business against the already eliminated Yankees, a rare non-contender from The Bronx. The Jays, positioned to secure a Wild Card spot if they can hold their own against the Yanks and the Rays, who may be locked into the No. 4 seed, have the added incentive of potentially securing the strikeout title for Gausman in a tightly contested Cy Young race.
Marlins at Mets (Braxton Garrett vs. Joey Lucchesi), 7:10 p.m. ET
The NL Wild Card race, though perhaps underrated, is undeniably captivating. The Marlins, trailing the Cubs by just one game, are in hot pursuit, and remember, they hold the tiebreaker over Chicago. It’s almost reminiscent of 2003! The Marlins might be feeling a bit uneasy around the Mets, having lost two of three to them last week, contributing to their current predicament. The Mets would relish the opportunity to play spoiler once again.
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