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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Michael King #34 of the San Diego Padres speaks to the media during his press availability before the San Deigo Padres workout at Petco Park on September 30, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

Does Michael King's Padres Surge Prove the Juan Soto Trade Is a Win-Win?

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

Wild Card Game 2 Best Bets, MLB Postseason Picks for Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Seth Lugo #67 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch in the first inning during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

MLB Playoffs Game 2: Ranking Pitching Matchups

By Eric Treuden

Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the seventh during a game against the Oakland Athletics at Citizens Bank Park.

How This Year's Top Teams Can Avoid the "Curse" of the First-Round Bye

By Leo Morgenstern

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres acknowledges the fans after a 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox September 22, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

MLB Postseason Picks Today, MLB Playoffs Best Bets for Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Willy Adames and Gary Sanchez of the Milwaukee Brewers will once again compete in the MLB playoffs in 2024.

Is This Just the Same Old Brewers?

By Joey Peterson

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal delivers a pitch during game one of an MLB doubleheader against the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2022 at Comerica Park.

Which Pitching Matchup is the Best to Start the Wild Card Round?

By Ryan Finkelstein

NL Cy Young contender Chris Sale of Atlanta Braves pitches during the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park.

The Braves' Hopes For a Deep Playoff Run Have Taken a Hit

By Eric Treuden

Oakland Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (4) hits a single during an MLB game between the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics.

Lawrence Butler's Swing Changes Have Him on the Brink of Stardom

By Aram Leighton

Freddy Peralta of the Milwaukee Brewers delivers during the fourth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Two of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field.

Who Is Going To Get Starts for the Brewers in the Playoffs?

Seth Lugo #67 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch in the first inning during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Can the Royals' Starters Help Them Pull Off an Upset?

By Leo Morgenstern

MLB Playoffs: Explaining All the Tiebreaker Scenarios

MLB Playoffs: Explaining All the Tiebreaker Scenarios

By Leo Morgenstern

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 27: The Detroit Tigers pose for a group photo after their win against the Chicago White Sox and clinching a wild card berth at Comerica Park on September 27, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

How Long Will the Detroit Tigers' Cinderella Story Last?

By Ryan Finkelstein

Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets celebrates with teammates Sean Manaea #59 (L) and Luis Severino #40 (R) after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning of the game at loanDepot park.

2024 Magic Number Tracker: Counting Down to the MLB Playoffs

By Leo Morgenstern and 1 other

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 24: Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) delivers a pitch too the plate during the first inning of the Major League Baseball Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians on September 24, 2024, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Who Is Going To Get Starts for the Guardians in the Playoffs?

Every Team’s Best Addition in 2024

Every Team’s Best Addition in 2024

By Leo Morgenstern

Cal Quantrill

MLB Best Bets, Picks Today, Predictions for Friday, September 27, 2024

Who Is the Most Dangerous Wild Card?

Jackson Chourio Has Given the Brewers a Third Star

By Joey Peterson

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Pete Crow-Armstrong #52 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates his game ending catch and a 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with Ian Happ #8 and Cody Bellinger #24 at Dodger Stadium on September 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Five Things the Cubs Must Do To Become Contenders in 2025

By Clay Snowden

Why Bobby Witt Jr.'s Case for AL MVP Will Fall Short in 2024

By Patrick Lyons

Firing David Bell Was Step One in Crucial Reds Offseason

By Clay Snowden

Jorge Polanco #7, J.P. Crawford #3 and Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners celebrate after a game against the Chicago Cubs at T-Mobile Park.

Three Mariners Who Can Save Seattle’s Season

By Leo Morgenstern

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) has a word with third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) during a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Five Things the Pirates Must Do To Become Contenders in 2025

By Clay Snowden