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What's driving the attention

People are tracking the current MLB wild card standings and playoff scenarios as the season progresses toward the postseason.

There is significant interest in the Major League Baseball (MLB) wild card standings as fans and analysts follow which teams are securing the final playoff spots. Media coverage and predictive analyses such as supercomputer forecasts after the trade deadline and strength of schedule comparisons inform fans about each team's playoff chances and the difficulty of their remaining matchups.