The playoffs start today for the Twins.

The Twins can't split this weekend's series with Tampa Bay. They need to take 3 of 4. In fact, they probably need to sweep this series to have a chance at making the playoffs.

Currently sitting at 2.5 games out of first place in the AL Central, the Twins continue to struggle holding leads and closing out games. The White Sox take on Kansas City this weekend and we don't see them losing more than one game in that series. More than likely, they will sweep.

If the Twins are more than 2.5 games out of first when the series with the White Sox starts next week, we can all stop pretending this team has a chance at post season play.