does anybody want to make the playoffs?

The San Diego Padres have led the National League (or been within 1 game) on May 1, June 1, July 1, and August 1, boast the best bullpen and most solid rotation in the National League and are headed for the postseason.

Who wants to join them?

- Atlanta Braves just got swept in Colorado, capped by blowing a 10-1 lead yesterday.
- Cincinnati Reds blew a 10-1 lead in San Francisco, finally winning in 12 innings to avoid getting swept.
- Philadelphia Phillies just got swept (4 games) at home to the Astros. What?
- St Louis Cardinals just lost 2 of 3 in Pittsburgh.
- San Francisco Giants lost their three previous series before playing the Reds.
- Colorado Rockies lost 4 of 6 to the Dbacks and Dodgers before playing the Braves, but have moved 4 games within the Wild Card leaders.

That's not really asserting yourselves as a championship contender.