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Paul Skenes, one of baseball's top rookies, of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch in the third inning of his major league debut during the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.

NL Rookie of the Year Race Shows Why We Need Two Awards

By Joey Peterson

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 20: Chris Sale #51 of Atlanta Braves talks with Max Fried #54 before the game against the Texas Rangers at Truist Park on April 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)

Three Braves Who Could Save Their Season

By Eric Treuden

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves Are the Longshot Bet to Win the World Series

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)

3 Keys to Big Week Ahead for San Diego Padres

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 21: Members of the Kansas City Royals watch from the dugout in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Kauffman Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals lost 9-0. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Will The Royals Losing Streak Cost Them Their Spot in the Postseason?

Aaron Judge and Juan Soto of the Yankees during the 2024 MLB season

Top 10 Most Valuable Players in Baseball This Season

By Ryan Finkelstein

Joc Pederson of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates with Christian Walker after hitting a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of the MLB game at Chase Field.

If the D-backs Get into the Dance, They Can Make Another Run

By Renee Dechert

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 21: Matt Chapman #26 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates his home run with Michael Conforto #8 of the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Who's Still Playing Spoiler at the End of the MLB Season?

By Eric Treuden

Luis Gil of the New York Yankees is a prime candidate to win the AL Rookie of the Year Award in 2024.

Who Is Going to Get Playoff Starts for the Yankees This Year?

Which Team is More Dangerous in the Playoffs: Mets or Braves?

Which Team is More Dangerous in the Playoffs: Mets or Braves?

By Jason Radowitz

Kumar Rocker of the Texas Rangers delivers a pitch during a spring training team workout at Surprise Stadium.

2024 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: Kumar Rocker, Tommy Pham, Lucas Erceg

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 11: James Paxton #65 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Fenway Park on August 11, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

James 'Big Maple' Paxton Set to Retire After 2024 Campaign

By Tyson Shushkewich

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 Will Get MVP Votes for His Breakout Season

By Clay Snowden

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

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

By Ryan Finkelstein and 2 others

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