We're a week past the MLB trade deadline, yet 24 of the 30 teams are still within 6.0 games of a playoff spot, speaking to how tight things are in the MLB standings. One thing that could be a determining factor in close races could be the remaining strength of schedule. Odds are, if your remaining games are against weaker competition, it'll be easier to stack wins together, and vice versa. The Braves have firm control of the NL East, but their remaining schedule could make it tough for them to earn the elusive first-round bye. Perhaps the Washington Nationals, the team with the second-easiest strength of schedule in the NL, can go on an unlikely run in the Wild Card race?