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Left-handed hitting is crucial in October: Here's who could regret not having enough this postseason
Lineup balance is everything in the playoffs. Here's what it means for this year's contenders.
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TOP HEADLINES
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MLB SCOREBOARD
MONDAY'S GAMES
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MLB PLAYOFF TRACKER
MLB playoff tracker: Who can clinch next, key series and current playoff bracket
The race to reach October is on. Here's the latest on which teams will be playing in the postseason.
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MONDAY'S BEST MOMENTS
Trout goes yard in his 7th straight game
Josh Smith lays out for a spectacular diving catch
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THE MANAGERS ARE HEATED
Guardians, Angels managers ejected within minutes of each other
Tempers flare as Jays, Rays coaches jaw at each other from dugouts
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ANOTHER MAGIC PUJOLS MOMENT
Albert Pujols smashes home run 697, moves to 4th all-time
Here's how close Pujols is to 700 home runs
Pujols is three away from joining Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds in the 700 club.
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CHANGING THE GAME
A 15-second pitch clock? The end of the shift? What you need to know about MLB's 2023 rule changes
Major League Baseball is shaking up the way the game is played starting next season. We break down how the changes will impact the sport.
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AL CENTRAL PENNANT CHASE
GUARDIANS, TWINS AND WHITE SOX
Who will win the AL Central? Rival execs handicap the three-team race
The Guardians, Twins and White Sox are battling for the top of MLB's worst division. Here's who those around baseball think will be the last one standing.
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FANTASY BASEBALL
Forecaster for Week 22: Sept. 12 to 18
Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster preview, which features pitcher rankings, two-start pitchers, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.
Top Headlines
- Angels' Trout homers in seventh straight game
- Dodgers clinch playoff spot -- for real this time
- 'Monumental': Valdez's quality-start streak at 24
- Flores extended by Giants through at least '24
- Rays put LHP Raley on restricted list, add 3 RHPs
- 'Legendary': Pujols 4th all time after 697th homer
- Who graduated to stardom in 2022?
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