2026 MLB Projected Final Standings: Playoff Odds and Methodology
A transparent guide to 2026 projected MLB standings, comparing public FanGraphs and PECOTA methods, dated examples, playoff odds and uncertainty.
2026 MLB Remaining Strength of Schedule: Easiest and Hardest Roads
A transparent August 12 snapshot of every MLB team's remaining schedule strength, including the toughest and easiest roads, key opponents and limits of the method.
2026 MLB Standings After the All-Star Break: Biggest Risers and Fallers
A dated, source-first comparison of every club's post-break record through August 11, highlighting Boston's surge, division changes and the sharpest slides.
MLB Magic Number Explained: Division, Wild Card and Elimination Formulas
A practical guide to MLB magic numbers, elimination numbers and clinching math, with worked examples for division and Wild Card races plus modern tiebreaker cautions.
What Does X-W/L Mean in MLB Standings? Expected Win-Loss Explained
X-W/L estimates the record a team would be expected to have from its runs scored and allowed. This guide explains the formula, examples, uses, and limits.