The St. Louis Cardinals have been basically hanging on this season. I don’t think they are ready for the World Series. Today, they are finishing up a three game series with the Chicago Cubs. They have won the first two games—2-0 and 2-1. Barely escaping the Cubs, who are 54-75 does not do much for the confidence. The Cardinals are 68-60 and fighting with the Cincinnati Reds for the division.

When the Oakland A’s meet the Rangers at Texas later today, they will be looking to add some more distance between them and the rest of the AL West. Seattle is done, but the Rangers and Angels have a shot. For the Rangers, it has to be go time right now. There’s only 31 games left in the season. They are 66-65 and 10 games behind the A’s, who are 74-55, in the loss column.