MLB Power Rankings: Clearing Up the Postseason Picture

Sep 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Fans in the bleachers celebrate the Chicago Cubs win against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. The Cubs won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Fans in the bleachers celebrate the Chicago Cubs win against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. The Cubs won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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Here we are, heading into the final week of the MLB season. How are the teams stacking up as the season is coming to an end?

It is sad to think that the regular season is coming to an end. While there is nothing quite like October baseball, the end of the MLB season signifies the true end of summer. Now, the coming months will be getting colder, and the snow and long nights taking a toll.

Fortunately, we still have one week of action left. While a number of teams have punched their ticket to the postseason, there are still a few races that have yet to be determined. teams are still holding out hope, no matter how slim their chances may be.

Meanwhile, we have had a few teams solidify their spots in the draft order. The Minnesota Twins have clinched the worst record in the game, shockingly surpassing the Atlanta Braves as the worst team in the league. Yet, even teams like the Twins, and others who fell far below expectations this year, can look ahead to the 2017 campaign with a degree of hope.

But what about this last week of the season? Where are the teams as we head off into that final stretch of games? Let’s take a look at the final MLB power rankings of the season.