The Milwaukee Brewers, despite recent extra-inning losses to the St. Louis Cardinals, are deemed strong World Series contenders by Baseball Reference, which gives them a 12.5% chance of winning, the highest among all MLB teams. This confidence is attributed to their exceptional run differential and solid performance over their last 100 games. The Brewers have shown remarkable resilience this season, overcoming significant losses in their roster and still maintaining the best run differential in MLB. Although they have some flaws, particularly in their starting rotation, the Brewers are well-positioned for a top playoff seed. Meanwhile, the New York Mets are focusing on overtaking the Diamondbacks for a Wild Card spot, having closed the gap significantly over the past week. In the American League, the Kansas City Royals are in a three-way race for a Wild Card spot, facing essential matchups against the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins.