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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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Inspired by this year's lowly AL West, here are the weakest teams to make MLB's postseason

Inspired by this year's lowly AL West, here are the weakest teams to make MLB's postseason

With just a few days left in the regular season, the AL West might make a particularly mediocre kind of history
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Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Guardians edge Red Sox to keep AL Central lead

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Guardians edge Red Sox to keep AL Central lead

The Yankees’ division hopes are done, but there’s still plenty left to decide in the AL playoff races.
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MLB playoff picture 2026 for National League, American League teams

MLB playoff picture 2026 for National League, American League teams

MLB playoff standings 2026: Major League Baseball division standings, wild-card standings for MLB playoffs picture before baseball games today.
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Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West

Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West

Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 to pull even with Texas atop the AL West
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Triple Crown still within reach for Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez after big game in Seattle

Triple Crown still within reach for Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez after big game in Seattle

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez gained some ground Tuesday night in his chase for a Triple Crown
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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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MLB power rankings: Remember the Rangers? Texas has playoff bid in reach

MLB power rankings: Remember the Rangers? Texas has playoff bid in reach

The Rangers have never been more than three games above or six games below .500, but are in position to claim a spot in the MLB playoffs.
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Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays are on the verge of AL East clinch

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays are on the verge of AL East clinch

With one more win, the Rays will capture the AL East.
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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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Good Morning San Diego: Padres complete sweep of Marlins

Good Morning San Diego: Padres complete sweep of Marlins

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 21, 2026.
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On the final six games of the season

On the final six games of the season

There are six regular season games left for the Texas Rangers, who hold their fate in their hands