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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 Just Baseball Staff

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

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

Just Baseball's New and Improved Newsletter

By Elijah Evans

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

Five Things the Reds Must Do to Become Contenders in 2025

By Clay Snowden

Carlos Correa of the Minnesota Twins looks on against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field.

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

Cubs infielder Isaac Paredes

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

By Cameron Zunkel

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - MARCH 16, 2024: Chandler Simpson #11 of the Tampa Bay Rays warms up prior to a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Move Over, Shohei; Rays Prospect Runs Into Record Books

By Eric Treuden

Miami Marlins Have the Pieces to Be Much Better in 2025

By Cristian Crespo

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

Twins Are Keeping the Door Cracked in AL Wild Card

By Eric Treuden

Can Paul Skenes Still Win the Rookie of the Year?

By Joey Peterson

Clay Holmes #35 of the New York Yankees in action against the Cincinnati Reds at Yankee Stadium.

How the Yankees' "Creative" Bullpen Should Look in October

Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Texas Rangers pitches during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Why Couldn't the Rangers See the Writing on the Wall?