Now that September has rolled in and teams have expanded, the MLB playoff race seems to be doing the same. As the month has progressed, the division leads have increased to the point that only two races are consisting of teams separated by two or fewer games.

Maybe it will be the September of pulling away, as the Los Angeles Angels are from the Oakland Athletics. What was once a division dominated by the Athletics is now the opposite for the Angels.

There’s still plenty of baseball to come and these races certainly aren’t over. Here’s your look at the playoff races as they stand today.

AL East

The Baltimore Orioles have been playing their consistent baseball, and the New York Yankees are sliding. The Yankees have lost five of seven games to move them to 9.5 games back of the division race, a likely death sentence for a pennant.

The Orioles have over a 99 percent chance of making the playoffs, and the division title seems to be the route.

AL Central

This division is the closest in all of baseball and it doesn’t look to be changing anytime soon. The Kansas City Royals lead the Detroit Tigers by 1.5 games, but the Tigers have started to find their way offensively.

Two monumentally important series will take place Sept. 8-10 and Sept. 19-21, where the Royals take on the Tigers. These games could very well decide the division title and the Tigers lead the season series 9-4.

AL West

What used to be the most high-profile races in the league has turned into a potential run away division. The Angels lead the Athletics by a whopping 4.5 games after completing the four-game sweep of the once top dogs in the MLB.

The Angels are blossoming at the right point, and they’re doing without ace Garrett Richards. The Athletics have Jon Lester, Sonny Gray and Jeff Samardzija and still can’t catch up.

Maybe the move for Adam Dunn will help the Athletics, but they need a miraculous run to take this division. Who would have thought?

Wild Card

The AL Wild Card has quickly turned into a three-team race for two spots. The Athletics have the No. 1 seed firmly planted, leading the rest by three games. However, if they can’t find offense soon, this could all change.

The battle for the No. 2 seed is going to be interesting, with the Tigers and Seattle Mariners separated by just .5 games. Don’t forget the Royals either, as they could easily factor into this race if the Tigers overtake them for the division lead.

NL East

The Washington Nationals, like their counterparts in Baltimore, have their division title in hand barring an improbable run or collapse. However, two series against the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies team that they struggle against could make things more interesting.

Great news Nationals fans; Bryce Harper is 5-for-14 in September. A hot Harper could very well put this team in the World Series.

NL Central

This division has changed the most in baseball over the past week. The Milwaukee Brewers have lost eight straight games and the St. Louis Cardinals have won five straight to take the three-game lead.

What was once the Brewers division to have now is looking very grim, unless they can turn it around in late September. However, seven games are still to be played between the two teams, so expect a tense few weeks in both cities.

NL West

Just a few weeks ago, it looked like the Los Angeles Dodgers were finally pulling away from a strong San Francisco Giants team. However, a 5-5 last 10 games helped the Giants cut the Dodgers lead to just two games.

The injury to Josh Beckett will take a potential starter away from the Dodgers going down the stretch, which could hurt their chances. And get this, the two teams play six times in September, so this division could easily change leaders.

NL Wild Card

Unlike the AL Wild Card race, four teams are competing for the two spots offered in the NL Wild Card game. The Giants currently hold the top spot by 2.5 games, and the reeling Brewers occupy the second spot.

However, the Braves are making a run at the No. 2 spot, sitting just .5 games away from it. If the Brewers keep losing, the Braves will take the second spot. Watch out for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who sit two games behind and could turn it on at any moment.