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MLB playoff X-factors: One player who could swing October for every contender

MLB playoff X-factors: One player who could swing October for every contender

MLB playoff teams rely on key X-factors like Aaron Judge and Garrett Crochet to swing their postseason series. Which X-factor will win a World Series?
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Ranking MLB's best lineups for 2026 playoffs: Who's built for October?

Ranking MLB's best lineups for 2026 playoffs: Who's built for October?

Alex Bregman, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are all question marks as their teams head into the playoffs. Ranking each injury-hit lineup.
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MLB roundup: Padres climb to top of crowded NL wild-card standings

MLB roundup: Padres climb to top of crowded NL wild-card standings

By Field Level Media Sep 24 (Field Level Media) - Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres moved to the brink of their third consecutive playoff appearance with a 5-1 road victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
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Wednesday's MLB clinching scenarios: Guardians, White Sox on verge of making postseason

Wednesday's MLB clinching scenarios: Guardians, White Sox on verge of making postseason

Major League Baseball’s postseason is rapidly approaching, with the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking a third straight World Series title
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The Cubs’ final series of the year at Fenway Park could be threatened by a nor’easter

The Cubs’ final series of the year at Fenway Park could be threatened by a nor’easter

Don’t be surprised if the league moves these games out of Boston.
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Cubs BCB After Dark: What’s the worst that can happen?

Cubs BCB After Dark: What’s the worst that can happen?

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks whether playing on the road or not having an off day is worse.
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6 MLB playoff spots are up for grabs. Here’s the mess…

6 MLB playoff spots are up for grabs. Here’s the mess…

With one week left in the MLB season, six playoff spots remain undecided. We break down the chaotic races in the AL and NL.
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Will weather force MLB into dramatic Red Sox vs Cubs schedule change?

Will weather force MLB into dramatic Red Sox vs Cubs schedule change?

Impending storm in Boston is causing MLB to consider a dramatic change for Red Sox-Cubs series.
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Cubs and Red Sox Plan Friday Doubleheader to Avoid Weekend Nor'easter in Boston

Cubs and Red Sox Plan Friday Doubleheader to Avoid Weekend Nor'easter in Boston

Cubs and Red Sox Plan Friday Doubleheader to Avoid Weekend Nor'easter in Boston
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Phillies news: Zack Wheeler, Dan Baker, Andy Green

Phillies news: Zack Wheeler, Dan Baker, Andy Green

There’s some debate here
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One fatal flaw on each MLB contender that could derail long playoff run

One fatal flaw on each MLB contender that could derail long playoff run

From the Rays' bottom of the order to the Dodgers' shaky bullpen, every playoff contender is carrying one weakness that could end its October early.
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The latest on MLB postseason clinches, Ohtani and Judge health updates, awards races and more

The latest on MLB postseason clinches, Ohtani and Judge health updates, awards races and more

Major League Baseball’s postseason is rapidly approaching, with the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking a third-straight World Series title