Jason Marquis talks about being the starting pitcher for the Braves against the Mets in the first MLB game played in New York City after the 9/11 attacks

The National League leaders are separating themselves from the rest of the pack. So, how does the NL playoff picture stack up?

The Cardinals (72-75) have lost three straight games and are 17 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. They are 4 1/2 games out of the final NL wild-card spot.

MLB’s divisions haven’t changed since the Astros moved from the NL Central to the AL West in 2013. Jim Bowden of The Athletic created new divisions based off the news. It included a “North Division” made up of the Tigers, Blue Jays, Guardians and Reds.

The Milwaukee Brewers have been one of, if not the best team in Major League Baseball this season. After losing Willy Adames to the San Francisco Giants in free

Detroit Tigers magic number is nearly single digits with 17 games remaining. Here's when they can clinch the AL Central to earn MLB playoff berth.

With the win, the Tigers’ lead atop the American League Central is up to 9.5 games over the Cleveland Guardians. The Yankees still trail the Toronto Blue Jays for first in the AL East, still tied for the first Wild Card spot. Time: 7:05 p.m. ET