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Are the Mets Going Anywhere If David Stearns Isn’t Going Anywhere? The Mets avoided a historically bad season, but their late surge has raised more questions than answers about the roster and David Stearns....

The Yankees Aren’t Winning the World Series Without Aaron Judge. The Yankees are heading to the postseason without Aaron Judge, while the Cubs face questions about Alex Bregman’s return from injury....

The Guardians Are in the Drivers Seat in the AL Central. Cleveland is back in the AL Central race with a week remaining. Could the Guardians be worth a look at +800 to win the AL?...

MLB’s Expanded Playoffs Have Ruined the NL Wild Card Race The NL wild card race is essentially over, exposing how MLB’s expanded postseason has stripped away the suspense of the regular season....

The AL Wild Card Race Is a Mess, and MLB Has Nobody to Blame but Itself The AL Wild Card race is packed with flawed teams, and MLB’s playoff format is rewarding a mediocre American League with postseason opportunities....

Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss Return Is About to Get Very Ugly Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss has created plenty of bad blood, especially with several former Rebels now playing key roles for LSU....

The Dodgers May Have Found Their Next October Weapon Josue De Paula has made an immediate impact for the Dodgers. Could the 21-year-old rookie earn a role on Los Angeles’ postseason roster?...

MLB Postseason Race Is Heating Up With Two Weeks to Go The Dodgers and Yankees clinched postseason spots Monday while the White Sox strengthened their hold on the AL Central. Here’s the latest MLB playoff picture....

Aaron Judge’s Return Has the Yankees Looking Like World Series Contenders Again

Aaron Judge’s return has sparked the Yankees, who have won four straight and suddenly look much better equipped for a World Series run....

by Jerry Beach | MLB | Sun Sep 13 2026

Blue Jays Keep Losing, Yet Somehow Remain in the Playoff Race

The Blue Jays lost again Wednesday but remain alive in the AL playoff race thanks to the mediocre results of their postseason competition....

by Roger Brown | MLB | Thu Sep 10 2026

MLB Best Bets: Three Picks for Thursday’s Five-Game Slate

Thursday’s MLB schedule features just five games. Here are three best bets, including the Rays, Yankees and White Sox....

by Travis Pulver | Gambling | Thu Sep 10 2026

These Two MLB Teams Are Likely To Clinch Playoff Berths This Week

The Brewers and Rays could clinch MLB playoff spots this week. Here's a look at the magic numbers and the latest postseason picture....

by David Brown | MLB | Wed Sep 09 2026

The Biggest MLB Roster Expansion Additions for the Playoff Push

Aaron Judge, Luis Robert, Will Smith and other key players are among the biggest additions as MLB teams prepare for the September playoff push....

by David Brown | MLB | Tue Sep 08 2026

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani not in lineup for 4th straight game, may return Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani wasn't in the starting lineup Sunday night against the Washington Nationals, marking his fourth consecutive missed start due to right biceps, left knee and neck ailments.

by Field Level Media | Sun Sep 06 2026

Bryan Woo shines as Mariners close AL West gap with win over A's

Oakland native Bryan Woo continued his career-long mastery of his former hometown team with eight shutout innings, Cal Raleigh and J.P. Crawford had RBI singles in a two-run fourth, and the Seattle Mariners avoided a four-game sweep at the hands of the visiting Athletics with a 2-0 victory Sunday afternoon.