This has been a really interesting baseball season. There are many good teams, and some great ones too. The Yankees and Phillies look particularly dangerous.

So far the season has brought many surprises, and if you’re reading you will be looking at a preview, for the future (the World Series, and all the awards), and a review, for the past.

Some underachievers include teams like the New York Mets, the Milwaukee Brewers, and even the Chicago White Sox to a degree.

Other teams whose seasons are done include teams like the Royals, Indians, Orioles, Padres, Diamondbacks, Pirates, and others. Still, there are other teams who don’t really stand a chance.

As far as the Wild Card is concerned, there are a few very solid baseball teams that simply won’t make the playoffs this year since there isn’t enough room. Boston and Texas are battling it out in the AL, along with Tampa Bay. In the NL, a race between the Rockies, Marlins, Braves, and Cubs is very tight. I think that Atlanta will emerge in the AL, and Colorado in the NL.

If this were the case, the Yanks, Sox, Tigers, and Angels would round out the American League playoff picture and the Braves, Cards, Dodgers, and Phillies would represent the National League.

Most are predicting the Yankees and Phillies to come out on top in each league, though teams like the Dodgers and Angels are seriously looking great. While I do think that there’s a chance that the Dodgers could emerge in the National League, I don’t see the Angels as strong enough in the American League, especially when it comes to their starting pitching staff. If anyone, the Tigers may stand a better chance. However, here’s what I think will end up happening:

New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies. The Winner: The Philadelphia Phillies!