You should pick a playoff team (or more) to root for

The article advocates for baseball fans whose primary teams miss the postseason to adopt temporary playoff teams. The author reflects on enjoying previous postseasons without experiencing personal heartbreak by following clubs such as the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays, while also highlighting the standout postseason performance of pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Looking toward current postseason contenders, the author highlights the Tampa Bay Rays, who hold the American League's best record. The Rays are led by young standouts Junior Caminero, an elite power hitter in bat speed and EV90, and Chandler Simpson, who excels in batting average and stolen bases despite minimal power.