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AL Players of the Month: August 2026

AL Players of the Month: August 2026

By Joey Peterson

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 27: Joey Ortiz #3 of the Milwaukee Brewers swings at a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field on August 27, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Joey Ortiz Found Himself When the Brewers Needed It the Most

By Matt Carroll

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 25: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on August 25, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Why Paul Skenes' Criticism Is Still Being Misplaced

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 22: Reid Detmers #48 of the Los Angeles Angels throws a pitch in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 22, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)

Reid Detmers Is Finally Looking Like a Finished Product

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 30: Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Mahle (54) delivers a pitch during the MLB game between the Colorado Rockies and the Atlanta Braves on August 30, 2026 at TRUIST Park in Atlanta GA. (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

After Chris Sale, Who Starts for the Braves in October?

By Taylor Greenhut

TULSA, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 19: Lazaro Montes #33 of the Arkansas Travelers waits for a pitch during a game against the Tulsa Drillers at ONEOK Field on April 19, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)

Mariners to Promote Top Prospect Lazaro Montes for MLB Debut

By Eric Treuden

Drew Thorpe of the Chicago White Sox throws a pitch during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

Where Does Drew Thorpe Fit in the White Sox Rotation?

By Adrian White

The Jac Caglianone Breakout Has Arrived

The Jac Caglianone Breakout Has Arrived

By Kennen Smith

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 20: Sam Antonacci #17 of the Chicago White Sox looks on in the third inning during the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Connor Jalbert/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 31

By Daniel Rotter

Jackson Holliday Is Proving Why Prospects Are Never Guarantees

Jackson Holliday Is Proving Why Prospects Are Never Guarantees

By Jordan Leandre

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Michael King #34 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ryan Levy/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Can the Padres Rotation Be a Strength in September?

By Ethan Penrod

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 29: Payton Tolle #70 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday, August 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Natalie Reid/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Payton Tolle's 2026 Leap Has Been Essential for Red Sox

By Gabe Shumway

Alejandro Kirk Is Keeping the Blue Jays in the Race

Alejandro Kirk Is Keeping the Blue Jays in the Race

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 16: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros watches the ball after batting during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park on August 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Could Yordan Alvarez Win the Triple Crown Along With His MVP?

By Clay Snowden

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 4: Kyle Leahy #62 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during game one of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium on May 4, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Kyle Leahy Is Just What the Doctor Ordered for the Cardinals

By AJ Stone

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 27: Chase DeLauter #24 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates after hitting a home run on a fly ball to right center field during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on March 27, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Maddy Grassy/Getty Images)

The Guardians Are Surging at the Right Time

By Clay Snowden

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 01: Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game at PNC Park on May 1, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Seiya Suzuki Is Hitting His Way to a Massive Payday

Could Sal Stewart Lead the League in RBIs and Still Lose the ROY?

By Mason Linken

Is Willson Contreras the Best First Baseman in the AL?

By Jackson Stafford

SEC Baseball Summer Standouts: Mississippi State Assembles Exciting Roster for 2027

SEC Baseball Summer Standouts: Mississippi State Assembles Exciting Roster for 2027

By Hunter Shelton

Fernando Tatis Jr. Keeps Proving the Doubters Wrong

By Ethan Penrod

Eugenio Suárez's Disaster Season Summed Up by Clearing Waivers

By Clay Snowden

Jesús Luzardo of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox during a Grapefruit League spring training game at BayCare Ballpark.

Did Jesús Luzardo Cost Himself an Even Bigger Payday?

By Chris Fischer

PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 09: Eury Perez #39 of the Miami Marlins delivers a pitch during an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 09, 2025 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Eury Perez Is Finally Flashing His Frontline Potential for the Marlins

By Cristian Crespo