*Not so fast . . .
The Chicago White Sox will play a (very much) rain-delayed game today against the visiting Detroit Tigers (noon, ESPN2). A Sox loss means the Twins win the AL Central. A Sox win forces a one-game playoff between Chicago and Minnesota on Tuesday. Tampa Bay awaits the division winner.
Cubs vs. Dodgers
Chicago is the team to beat in the NL, but could be one Manny Ramirez hot streak from getting eliminated and disappointing its fans.
The series starts Wednesday in Chicago.
Phillies vs. Brewers
Philadelphia gets to host the wild-card team again. The Phillies hope that works out better than last season, when the Rockies swept.
The series starts Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Rays vs. TBA
Minnesota and the White Sox struggled down the stretch, giving Tampa Bay an advantage over whichever team advances.
The series starts Thursday in Tampa, Fla.
Angels vs. Red Sox
Los Angeles was baseball’s lone 100-game winner, and its reward is a matchup against the defending World Series champions.
The series starts Wednesday in Los Angeles.
