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The wild card picture is a jumbled mess. The AL Wild Card includes the Red Sox, Guardians, Astros, and others vying for two or three spots. The Guardians and Tigers are both in the mix, depending on their division outcomes, with the Red Sox lurking a few games behind. The upcoming schedules will be critical: the Guardians face three games against Cleveland, plus challenges against Texas; the Tigers travel to Cleveland and Boston, crucial matchups that could determine their fate.
In the NL, the Diamondbacks and Reds are competing fiercely, with the Diamondbacks hosting tough opponents like the Dodgers and San Diego, and the Reds aiming to maintain their momentum with recent wins boosting their confidence.