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The Astros Are Surging Toward October and Justin Verlander Is Leading the Way

The Houston Astros scuffled through a forgettable mid-season stretch, but have rediscovered their form with the addition of Justin Verlander to their pitching rotation.

by Tom Verducci

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The Nationals Need Bryce Harper Back Before the Playoffs Start

by Jay Jaffe

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AL West Title Offers Reminder of Astros' Elite Standing

by Jon Tayler

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Matt Harvey's Decline Is the Latest Sad Chapter of Mets Fandom

It wasn't long ago when Matt Harvey was the Mets' "Dark Knight." Now, he's one of the game's least effective pitchers.

by Jon Tayler

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David Price, Ace Reliever? He Made a Compelling Case on Sunday

David Price has battled injuries and ineffectiveness all season, so using him as a reliever might be the best use of his talents once the playoffs arrive.

by Jon Tayler

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Reasons to Root for Each Team in Crowded AL Wild-Card Race

With a handful of teams encroaching on an AL Wild-Card spot despite average records (some losing ones, too!), it's difficult to sort through the AL Wild-Card race. We've extracted the reasons to pull for each team.

by Emma Span

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Why Star Red Sox Rookies Rafael Devers and Andrew Benintendi Value Contact Over Power

After years of developing contact hitters like Rafael Devers and Andrew Benintendi, the Red Sox are among the most selective teams at the plate, and they're thriving as a result.

by Tom Verducci

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A Closer Look At The Expensive But Important Plan To Boost Diversity in MLB's Front Offices

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has a plan to combat the growing lack of diversity in front offices around the game.

by Tom Verducci

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Could Carlos Carrasco's Art Be the Secret to the Indians' Success?

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Where Does Indians' Win Streak Rank Among Best Runs in Sports History?

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Rising Stars: Michael Fulmer

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How an Indians Reliever Helped Get People to Safety During Hurricane Harvey

How Cleveland Indians reliever Nick Goody dealt with watching family members in Texas suffer through Hurricane Harvey.

by Stephanie Apstein

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A Game Of Inches

Listing the best MLB players at every inch, from the Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (5'6") to the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge (6'7") and Dellin Betances (6'8").

by Jay Jaffe