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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 02, 2024: Corbin Burnes #39 of the Baltimore Orioles throws a pitch during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 02, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

The Orioles Have Not Been the Team We Thought They Were

Logan Webb #62 shakes hands with Patrick Bailey #14 of the San Francisco Giants after they beat the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park.

Five Starters Whose Strong Seasons Are Being Wasted

By Matthew Marasco

Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals prepares to bat in the first inning during the game between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

The New Royals Veterans Can Be Key Pieces This Postseason

Kyle Freeland and catcher Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies have a word after the top of the second inning.

Has Hunter Goodman Passed Drew Romo as the Rockies’ Catcher of the Future?

By Patrick Lyons

Jackson Merrill of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a two-RBI triple against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

San Diego Padres Are a Real Threat To Win the World Series

Brent Rooker of the Oakland Athletics bats against the Colorado Rockies in the bottom of the seventh inning at the Oakland Coliseum.

Brent Rooker Will Get MVP Votes for His Breakout Season

By Clay Snowden

Griffin Jax of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field.

Ranking the Best Reliever on Every Contending Team

By Leo Morgenstern

Jackson Merrill of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a two-RBI triple against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB Picks Today, Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals steps on second for the out on Parker Meadows #22 of the Detroit Tigers on a fielder's choice in the third inning at Kauffman Stadium.

Why Tigers vs. Royals Is This Week's Must-Watch Series

By Ryan Finkelstein and 2 others

Heston Kjerstad and Jackson Holliday of the Baltimore Orioles look on from the dugout during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

The Top AL Teams Have Been Coasting For Months

Seth Halvorsen of the Colorado Rockies pitches in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Coors Field.

Have the Rockies Found Some Solutions With Late-Season Rookies?

By Patrick Lyons

Gleyber Torres of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a walk off home run to defeat the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium.

Gleyber Torres Is Still Chasing the 2019 Version of Himself

Gavin Lux of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on while at bat against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

Gavin Lux is Riding a Hot Streak into the Stretch Run

CJ Abrams

Will C.J. Abrams Ever Live Up to His Full Potential?

By Just Baseball Staff

Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Bowman Field.

Will Tarik Skubal Run Away With the AL Cy Young Award?

By Matthew Marasco

Anthony Santander of the Baltimore Orioles was one of the 13 free agents to get a qualifying offer.

Anthony Santander Will Not Be Ignored

By Leo Morgenstern

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 09: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros walks to the dugout after the third out against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 09, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Can Justin Verlander Be Trusted in the Playoffs?

By Eric Treuden

The Boston Red Sox Have Slipped From the Wild Card Race

By Matthew Marasco

The Martian Has Landed; Can He Help Boost the Yankees to a World Series Title?

By Just Baseball Staff

MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 19: Connor Norby #24 of the Miami Marlins at bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of the game at loanDepot park on August 19, 2024 in Miami, Florida.

Late-Season Waiver Wire Pickups: Norby, Herz, Horwitz

The Battle for First-Round Byes Is Coming Down to the Wire

The Best Reinforcement Coming for Every NL Playoff Contender

By Harrison Bruns

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 20: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs out a single in the first inning of their MLB game against the Detroit Tigers at Rogers Centre on July 20, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Should Top Blue Jays Priority List

By Tyson Shushkewich

Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park.

We've Never Seen A Leadoff Hitter Quite Like Kyle Schwarber

By Eric Treuden