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How the 2018 Yankees-Red Sox Race Looks a Whole Lot (Statistically!) Like 1978

Gaze into the statistics and you'll discover remarkable similarities between the 2018 AL East race and the famous 1978 season.

by Emma Baccellieri

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Meet the Town Evenly Divided Between Sox and Yankees Fans

by Jack Dickey

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Is Christian Yelich the Favorite for NL MVP?

by Jon Tayler

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Forty Years Later, Bucky Dent Is Still Soaking in His Life-Changing Home Run

Even after four decades, Bucky (Effin') Dent is both celebrated and hated in baseball circles for his epic late-game homer against the Red Sox in 1978.

by Ben Reiter

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SI Presents '14 Back': Fate, Hate and the Summer of '78

Beyond the hate, amidst the chaos, lies the untold story behind the greatest comeback in baseball history. Check out the full-length documentary "14 Back" on SI TV, available September 20. Visit www.si.tv for your seven-day free trial.

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Meet Your New Favorite Player: Twins Utilityman Willians 'El Tortuga' Astudillo

Willians Astudillo might be the most lovable and most fascinating player that baseball has to offer.

by Emma Baccellieri

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Nine Innings: The Giants' Championship Window Appears Closed. So What's Next for San Francisco?

Also this week in Nine Innings, we place Tyler Chatwood's strike-throwing problems in historical context and look ahead to the biggest series of the week.

by SI.com Staff

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What Is Life Like for a September 1 Call-Up? Nervy, Exciting and Short

When rosters expand on September 1, a host of rookies get their first taste of Major League action. Some come back while some never return.

by Jon Tayler

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José Ramírez Is the First 30-30 Player in Six Years. What Happened to All the Dual Threats?

José Ramírez became the first player to log a 30-30 season in six years. Why has that feat become so rare?

by Emma Baccellieri

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How the Tampa Bay Rays Reinvented the Concept of Starting Pitching

By creating a new strategy for starting pitching, the Tampa Bay Rays have surprised the league and sparked a new conversation.

by Jon Tayler

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Growth of a New Game: Inside The Women's Baseball World Cup

The Women's World Cup proves that baseball is not just a boys club.

by Emma Baccellieri

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Future Considerations: Why Ex-MLB Pitcher Michael Schwimer Is Investing in Minor League Longshots

After his MLB career ended, Michael Schwimer set out to solve the stiffing of minor leaguers by investing in them. Will his strategy fundamentally alter the game?

by Jack Dickey

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What Happened to the Nationals? How Did One of Baseball’s Best Teams Fall So Far?

After years of piling up regular-season wins, the Nationals looked ready for a World Series run. Instead, they've broken down.

by S.L. Price

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The Oakland A's Are the Accidental Contenders Ready to Upend the 2018 Season

With a remarkable young core, trusty veterans and stable leadership, the A's have become baseball's best story of 2018.

by Emma Baccellieri

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Rare Photos of Alex Rodriguez

After terrorizing minor league pitching, Mays gets his ticket from Omaha, Neb., to New York to join the Giants in May 1951. He hit .274 with 20 homers and 68 RBI during the year and won the Rookie of the Year award.

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Rare Photos of Willie Mays

Meet the Town Evenly Divided Between Sox and Yankees Fans

Is Christian Yelich the Favorite for NL MVP?

Power Rankings: The AL Still Rules Supreme

Should the A's "Bullpen" the AL Wild Card Game?

Luke Voit Is the Yankees' Latest Surprise Contributor

Shohei Ohtani Should Be the AL Rookie of the Year

MLB's "Service Time" Rules Find a Way to Cheat Players

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Meet the Town Evenly Divided Between Sox and Yankees Fans

Is Christian Yelich the Favorite for NL MVP?

Power Rankings: The AL Still Rules Supreme

Should the A's "Bullpen" the AL Wild Card Game?

Luke Voit Is the Yankees' Latest Surprise Contributor

Shohei Ohtani Should Be the AL Rookie of the Year

MLB's "Service Time" Rules Find a Way to Cheat Players

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