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TORONTO, ON - MAY 01: Seth Lugo #67 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 01, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Royals Have Shown Everyone the Value of Going For It

Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park.

The Astros Suddenly Have the Arms to Make a Deep Run

2024 breakout player Mark Vientos of the New York Mets celebrates his walk-off two-run home run in the eleventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in an MLB game at Citi Field.

The Journey For Mark Vientos Was Worth the Wait

By Ryan Finkelstein

Yusei Kikuchi of the Houston Astros pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Minute Maid Park.

The Yusei Kikuchi Trade Was a Win for Both Sides

By Tyson Shushkewich

Jake McCarthy of the Diamondbacks and Kyle Higashioka of the Padres are two members of these teams pursuing the top spot in the NL Wild Card race.

Will the San Diego Padres or Arizona Diamondbacks Have the Wild Card Advantage?

By Renee Dechert and 1 other

NL Cy Young contender Chris Sale of Atlanta Braves pitches during the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park.

Sale or Wheeler: Which Longtime Ace Will Win His First Cy Young in 2024?

By Leo Morgenstern

San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez (4) as seen during a MLB game between the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinals. (Photo by Keith Gillett/IconSportswire)

Luis Arraez Could Win the Weirdest Batting Title Ever

By Eric Treuden

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 21: Sean Manaea #59 of the New York Mets pitches during the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Mets at Citi Field

Mets Are Looking to Ride "Ace" Sean Manaea Down the Stretch

By Ryan Finkelstein

Matt Chapman #26 of the San Francisco Giants rounds the bases after hitting a go ahead solo home run during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

Giants Sign Matt Chapman to the Deal He Should Have Already Gotten

By Leo Morgenstern

Tyrone Taylor #15 of the New York Mets celebrates with Pete Alonso #20, Mark Vientos #27 and Francisco Alvarez #4 after hitting a three RBI home run in the sixth inning during the game between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets.

Which NL Wild Card Contender Has the Toughest Road in September?

By Joey Peterson

Julio Rodríguez of the Seattle Mariners walks back to the dug out after striking out in the first inning during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

The Mariners Are on the Brink of Wasting an All-Time Rotation

By Lyle Goldstein

The Kansas City Royals, including Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino, celebrate a victory. The Royals who have been one of the biggest surprises in the AL Central this year.

What’s Next for the Royals Without Vinnie Pasquantino?

By Cristian Crespo

Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets celebrates after beating the San Diego Padres 8-3 in a baseball game at Petco Park.

National League Players of the Month: August 2024

By Leo Morgenstern

Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates Shohei Ohtani #17 and Will Smith #16 after hitting a three run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Dodger Stadium.

Latest MLB World Series Odds in Final Month of Regular Season

Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros is once again one of Just Baseball's Players of the Month.

American League Players of the Month: August 2024

By Eric Treuden

Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets celebrates after beating the San Diego Padres 8-3 in a baseball game at Petco Park.

By Definition, Francisco Lindor is the Real NL MVP

By Ryan Finkelstein

Shohei Ohtani Is Ending the Debate That a DH Can’t Win the MVP

Shohei Ohtani Is Ending the Debate That a DH Can’t Win the MVP

By Patrick Lyons

Ben Joyce is a Bright Spot in a Lost Angels Season

By Clay Snowden

Last Power Rankings of 2024: Who's Ready for the Stretch Run?

By Ryan Finkelstein and 2 others

2024 breakout player Mark Vientos of the New York Mets celebrates his walk-off two-run home run in the eleventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in an MLB game at Citi Field.

Top Names Carving Out Big Roles for Themselves Come 2025

The Oakland Athletics Have A Young Core Worth Being Excited About

By Eric Treuden

Will Free Agency Be Better to Blake Snell in 2025?

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.

The AL Playoff Race Is Taking Shape

Tyler Stephenson of the Cincinnati Reds bats in the first inning during a game against the New York Mets at Citi Field.

Tyler Stephenson Has Been Huge for the Reds in 2024

By Clay Snowden