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Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.

Zack Wheeler Is in a Class of His Own

By Leo Morgenstern

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. gets high fives from teammates after an MLB game between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Both teams are in the AL playoff race.

Will “Luck” Be on the Royals' Side When the ALDS Shifts to Kansas City?

Shohei Ohtani, who will one day make the Hall of Fame, celebrates a three run home run during the second inning against the San Diego Padres in Game One of the Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 05, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

Which Hall of Famers Have the Most at Stake This October?

By Ryan Finkelstein

Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres watches a three-run home run by Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning game one of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium.

Will the Winner of Padres-Dodgers Win the World Series?

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

Can the Tigers Get the ALDS Back to Tarik Skubal for Game 5?

By Joey Peterson

Pete Alonso of the New York Mets is one of the top pending free agents. Here, he rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game Three of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 03, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His home run pushed the Mets into the next round of the playoffs. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Top Free Agents With the Most to Gain in October

By Eric Treuden

The Mets and Phillies Share the Same Weakness in the NLDS

The Mets and Phillies Share the Same Weakness in the NLDS

By Ryan Finkelstein

Bo Bichette #11 of Toronto Blue Jays looks on from the dugout before playing the Houston Astros in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre.

Where Does Bo Bichette Fit into the Blue Jays' Future Plans?

By Tyson Shushkewich

Carlos Estevez of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Citizens Bank Park.

How Will the Phillies Use Their Bullpen in the Playoffs?

By Leo Morgenstern

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 03: Devin Williams #38 of the Milwaukee Brewers exits the game in the ninth inning during Game 3 of the Wild Card Series presented by T-Mobile 5G Home Internet between the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Thursday, October 3, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Aaron Gash/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Brewers Fall Short of NLDS in Heartbreaking Fashion

By Joey Peterson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 29: Kyle Farmer #12 of the Minnesota Twins looks on in the dugout in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Target Field on September 29, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-2.(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

What Happened to the 2024 Minnesota Twins?

By Harrison Bruns

Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres pitches in the top of the first inning during the exhibition game between San Diego Padres and LG Twins at Gocheok Sky Dome.

Dylan Cease Is the Ace Up the Padres' Sleeve for the NLDS

By Leo Morgenstern

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 02: Jon Singleton #28 of the Houston Astros (R) reacts after losing to the Detroit Tigers 5-2 during Game Two of the Wild Card Series at Minute Maid Park on October 02, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

The Amazing Astros Dynasty Has Come to a Screeching Halt

By Eric Treuden

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the third inning of their MLB game against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre.

Who Should Win the AL Silver Sluggers?

By Jason Radowitz

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) smiles on his way to doing an in game interview during the Detroit Tigers versus the Tampa Bay Rays game on Wednesday September 25, 2024 at Comerica Park.

Who Was Better in 2024: Tarik Skubal or Chris Sale?

By Matthew Marasco

BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 02: The Kansas City Royals celebrate on the field following the Wild Card Playoff game between the Kansas City Royals versus the Baltimore Orioles on October 2, 2024 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Royals Postseason Reign Continues in Sweeping Fashion

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 02: (left to right) Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith (33), Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (20) and Detroit Tigers right fielder Matt Vierling (8) cheer on Detroit Tigers third baseman Andy Ibáñez (77) (not pictured), cheer he gets on third base in the top of the eighth inning during the 2024 AL Wild Card Game between the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros on October 2, 2024 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Motor City Miracle Continues as the Tigers Sweep the Astros

By Clay Snowden

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

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

Is This Just the Same Old Brewers?

By Joey Peterson

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