The playoff race is heating up. A half-game separates the and in the AL East, and the race for the AL Central continues to be a three-team battle. Meanwhile, the have some breathing room in the NL West, while the are threatening to snatch a wild-card spot from the rival . Here are my latest power rankings, with World Series odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. 5. (80-59, LW 3) World Series odds: +800 The schedule gods didn't do the Orioles any favors in August. But they sure took care of them in September. If Baltimore can't go on a run versus the likes of the Rockies, White Sox, Rays, Red Sox, Tigers and Giants, I'm not sure how this team is supposed to win in October. 4. (80-58, LW 1) World Series odds: +500 The Yankees mi sed a golden opportunity to gain some distance in the AL East race by Dewayne Dedmon Jersey losing a pair of series to the and . As amazing as and have been, this club has been playing .500 ball for the past three months. 3. (81-57, LW 5) World Series odds: +2200 Even with out for the season, Milwaukee continues to win and trails the Dodgers by just two games for the best record in the NL. After taking two of three from the , the Brewers took three of four from the NL Central rival . Milwaukee now has a huge lead in run differential for the season acro s MLB. 2. (81-56, LW 4) World Series odds: +490 Are the Phillies back on track? I figured as much after they beat up the Dodgers a couple of weeks ago. But that didn't spark a run. Maybe they're in the midst of one after winning consecutive series versus the Astros and Braves. The Phillies' stars shone in that Braves series, as ace threw seven shutout innings in his start and hit a walk-off single in extra innings Sunday night. Highlights from Phillies winning series vs. Braves 1. (83-55, LW 2) World Series odds: +310 The Dodgers were in legitimate danger of losing their grasp of the NL West. Until they weren't. They've won 11 of 14 to not only create some separation but catapult to the best record in baseball. I think they're the best team, too. Shohei Ohtani is making history on a seemingly daily basis, while has been on a tear after sitting out versus the Orioles, collecting four home runs and 10 RBIs in L.A.'s four-game series win in Arizona. Out: (75-64, LW 8) ; World Series odds: +3200 is an MLB Analyst for FOX Sports and the host of the " " podcast. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Verlander was an All-American at Old Dominion University before he joined his brother, Justin, in Detroit as a 14th-round pick of the Tigers in 2013. He spent five years in the Tigers organization. Follow him at . [Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? .] FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Major League Baseball Chris Webber Jersey