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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

Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres hits a home run in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Who Is the Most Dangerous Wild Card?

Jackson Chourio #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers up to bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks at American Family Field.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Eric Treuden

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

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