Playoff Lock-Ins with Most to Prove

Clinched teams breathe easier, but some carry baggage into the postseason that could sink them fast. Front offices whisper about shaky cores and overpaid stars who haven't delivered when it counts, while GMs eye the waiver wire for quick fixes. These squads know one bad series exposes every flaw, and with the regular season winding down on April 16, the pressure builds on coaches to prove their mettle before the real test begins.