Who Is In Baseball Playoffs 2021?

The 2021 MLB playoffs are underway. Who are the teams that made it in?

American League

The American League of Major League Baseball (MLB) is one of two leagues that make up MLB, the other being the National League. MLB is considered the highest level of professional baseball in the world, with the American League consisting of 15 teams and the National League consisting of 16 teams.

Cleveland Indians

The Cleveland Indians are one of the American League teams in Major League Baseball playoffs 2021. As of September 28th, they have clinched a playoff berth. The Indians play their home games at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The team’s colors are navy blue, red, and white. Their mascot is Slider, a human-sized talking baseball; he was introduced in 1990 and has been popular among fans ever since.

The Indians have had many great players throughout their history including Bob Feller, Napoleon Lajoie, Tris Speaker, Cy Young, Earl Averill, Mel Harder, and Robert Tanaka. The team has also been home to several Hall of Famers such as Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, and Nolan Ryan. The Indians have won two World Series championships (in 1920 and 1948) and six American League pennants (in 1920, 1948, 1954, 1995, 1997, and 2016).

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The White Sox are owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and play their home games at Guaranteed Rate Field, located on the city’s South Side. They are one of two major league clubs in Chicago; the other is the Chicago Cubs of the National League (NL) Central division.

One of the American League’s eight charter franchises, the franchise was established as a major league baseball club in 1900. The club was originally known as the Chicago White Stockings, and played home games at South Side Park before moving to Comiskey Park in 1910. The White Sox won the 1906 World Series with a defense-oriented team dubbed “the Hitless Wonders”, and the 1917 World Series led by Eddie Cicotte, Eddie Collins, and Shoeless Joe Jackson. Despite players such as All-Stars Ray Schalk and Red Faber, the Sox went on to lose the 1919 World Series to Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees four games to two.

In 1959, led by Early Wynn, Nellie Fox, Minnie Miñoso , Sherm Lollar ,and Billy Pierce ,the White Sox finished with a record of 94–60 ,and won their first AL pennant since 1917 They won Game 1 of the 1959 World Series 11–0 over Larsen’s perfect game In 2005 ,the White Sox celebrates their winning season behind Mark Buehrle’s no-hitter Javier Vázquez struck out fifteen Houston Astros while only giving up one run over seven innings future hall of Fame felon Sammy Sosa also homerun in game four .The White Sox sweeped their way into their first World Series championship title since 1917 , defeating both Anaheim Angels in five games as Scott Podsednik hit his walk-off homerun off FranciscoRodríguez for Game 2 victory gives them 2–1 ALDS lead .It is also their first time winning it all since they moved from St Louis Browns to become Baltimore Orioles now playing at Camden Yards .The Houston Astros would return to play against them for 2017 World Series but would ultimately lost to them again in seven games for their second world championship title .

Minnesota Twins

As of September 28th, 2021, the Minnesota Twins are in first place in the American League Central with a record of 94-58. They are currently leading the Cleveland Indians by six games. The Twins have clinched a spot in the playoffs and will most likely be the top seed in the American League.

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division. The Astros have played their home games at Minute Maid Park since 2000.

National League

The National League of Major League Baseball (MLB) is composed of 15 teams. As of 2021, teams in the National League play in two five-team divisions: the East Division and the West Division. The winner of each divisional series advances to the best-of-seven National League Championship Series (NLCS).

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division.

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres are an American professional baseball team based in San Diego, California. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. The Padres began play in 1969 as an expansion team, and their first major league game was played on April 8, 1969, against the Cincinnati Reds at San Diego Stadium. The Padres have won two NL Pennants—in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times. As of 2021, they have an all-time win-loss record of 4,099–4,354.

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL), East division. They play their home games at Truist Park, located 10 miles (16 km) northwest of downtown Atlanta in suburban Cobb County. The team’s roster currently includes players who have been All-Stars, won multiple awards, and have played in a World Series.

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central division, where they are the defending World Series champions.