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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 Jason Radowitz

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

Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox runs in from left field against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning at Fenway Park.

The Boston Red Sox Have Slipped From the Wild Card Race

By Matthew Marasco

Jasson Domínguez of the New York Yankees during batting practice prior to a game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium.

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

By Ryan Trieste

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

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

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

Tyler Glasnow of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park.

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

Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals in action against Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

Bobby Witt Jr. and Francisco Lindor Are Chasing Giants in the MVP Race

By Ryan Finkelstein

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

The Future Is Now for Kumar Rocker and the Rangers

Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. puts on his glove before a game against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 8, 2023, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

MLB Picks Today, Best Bets, Predictions for Wednesday, September 11, 2024

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 02: Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals up to bat as the sun shines through the stadium windows during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on September 02, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Paul Goldschmidt is Rebuilding His Value Before Free Agency

By Eric Treuden

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the bottom of the second inning during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Four New Building Blocks the Pirates Will Take into 2025

By George Caratzas

Five Things the Reds Must Do to Become Contenders in 2025

By Clay Snowden

The Best Reinforcement Coming for Every AL Playoff Contender

By Harrison Bruns

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Parker Meadows #22 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates with his grand slam home run in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 05, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

The Tigers' Young Core Is Keeping Them in the Race

By Mike Serritella

The Cubs’ Hitters Have Wasted a Great Season From Their Pitchers

By Cameron Zunkel

MLB Picks Today, Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Lucas Erceg of the Kansas City Royals throws in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium.

Eyeing Postseason, Kansas City Royals Have a Bullpen Problem

Breakout star Lawrence Butler of the Oakland Athletics celebrates with Shea Langeliers #23 and Zack Gelof #20 after hitting a three-run home run.

Do the Athletics Have a Breakout Star in Lawrence Butler?

By Chap Cunningham