The Angels have been mired in mediocrity for more than a decade now, despite employing both and Shohei Ohtani at the peak of their powers in that time.
Cleveland doesn't play a single opponent with a winning record between now and July 31, providing a solid opportunity for the Guardians to add more wins and enhance their Wild Card chances.
Reds predicted to acquire $50 million ex-All-Star from White Sox
The Cincinnati Reds have been a sleeper team, currently in fourth place in the National League Central, but only 2 1/2 games back in the Wild Card race at 50-47.
Stanley Cup playoff watch: The stakes in play for Wednesday's games
With the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues clinching the two wild-card spots, the Calgary Flames were officially eliminated from playoff contention this Tuesday.
As the regular season progresses, fans of six AFC teams and one NFC team confront the harsh reality of playoff elimination. With the NY Giants out, focus shifts.
