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Who is MLB's luckiest playoff team? Where all the contenders sit

Published by USA TODAY Sports on September 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM ET

The Rays are winning 8 more games than they should. Here's how the rest of this year's playoff field compares, team by team.

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