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Welcome to September! Ranking every MLB playoff race
It's now or never for teams trying to lock up a postseason spot. Here's what you need to know about the battles to reach October.
Playoff tracker: Who can clinch next, current bracket and games to watch
We have everything you need to know, from current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule.
TOP HEADLINES
MLB SCOREBOARD
MONDAY'S GAMES
MONDAY NIGHT HOMERS
Adames extends HR streak to 5 games with 3-run blast
Jackson Chourio's big-time grand slam gives Brewers a 6-run lead
REASSESSING THE DEADLINE
Trade deadline winners and losers, one month later
Here's how all 30 teams have scored -- or struck out -- so far.
JUDGE IS ON RECORD-SETTING PACE
Bonds' 2001, Williams' 1941 ... and Judge's 2024? How Yankees star's season compares to the best in MLB history
The Yankees slugger is putting up historic numbers with a month to go, so let's project how this could go down as Judge's -- or anyone's -- best season ever.
THE RACE TO THE TOP
Who will finish with the best record in baseball?
PHILLIES TAKE CHARGE IN NL EAST
A 19-game swing?! How the Phillies turned the tables on the Braves this season
Atlanta ran away with the NL East last year. We go area by area to see how Philadelphia has flipped the script.
OHANTI'S RUN TO THE 50/50 CLUB
Ohtani, Betts, Freeman hit back-to-back-to-back HRs for Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani's historic pursuit: Chasing 50/50
Ohtani is on track to becoming the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases.
FANTASY BASEBALL
Forecaster: Set your fantasy playoff rosters
Set your fantasy baseball lineups for the week ahead with our forecaster preview, featuring pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.
Top Headlines
- Tatis returns to Padres in time for playoff push
- Adames extends HR streak, ties Brewers' record
- Twins OF Buxton sent out for Triple-A rehab stint
- Dana youngest Angels pitcher to win in debut
- Astros place outfielder Meyers on paternity list
- Royals manager Quatraro out for personal matter
- Reds DFA 1B Smith, recall OF Dunn from minors
- White Sox pitcher Thorpe having elbow procedure
- Trade deadline winners, losers revisited
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How Aaron Judge's season stacks up to the best in MLB history
The Yankees slugger is putting up historic numbers with a month to go, so let's project how this could go down as Judge's -- or anyone's -- best season ever.
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Shohei Ohtani becomes fastest to 40/40 -- what the milestone means
That Ohtani became the fastest to ever join the 40/40 club is just one more example of his incredible talent.
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Every current 2024 MLB playoff contender's biggest strength
The October hopefuls are separating themselves. Here's one thing fueling each team's place in the standings.
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2024 MLB playoff tracker: Clinching scenarios, bracket, schedule
We have everything you need to know as the regular season reaches the homestretch, from current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule.
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How the Air Force fueled the rise of Paul Skenes
Paul Skenes' rise has been stunning, but those who watched him play at Air Force witnessed him pull off an impressive two-way feat that earned him the nickname Shohei Paultani.
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Could six-inning minimum starting pitcher rule come to MLB?
Could one big rule change make starters stars again and inject offense into the game?
