The Walkoff podcast: How MLB's crowded wild card races will shake out

With the Fall Classic quickly approaching, the playoff race intensifies as the regular season comes to a close on October 2.

USA TODAY Sports' Ted Berg and Gabe Lacques discuss the postseason chances for contenders and the leagues' wild card picture in the latest Walkoff podcast.

With the division races all but done in both the American and National League, the focus turns to the wild card race.

The NL is downs to three teams -- the New York Mets, San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals.

In the AL, six teams -- Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners -- remain in the mix to make the playoffs.

Listen to see who holds the advantage to the road the World Series.