Just one MLB team, the Houston Astros, is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. More realistically, 14 teams are virtually done.
Typical costs: 1  Shock absorbers or struts can cost $25-$350 or more each, depending on the make and model of vehicle and the quality of the part. Although it could cost as much as $1,400 for a set of four, most do-it-yourselfers spend an average of $150-$250 to replace four shocks/struts.
1 Some vehicles require a wheel alignment after the shock absorbers or struts are replaced, at a typical cost of $20-$400. 2  The vehicle's manual will include a recommended service schedule indicating whether a wheel alignment is needed.