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In their rapid ascent from cellar dweller to contender, the Astros heeded their data, hoarded prospects and played the percentages—until midnight of Aug. 31

by Ben Reiter

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It's Time for MLB to Mandate More Protective Netting

by Gabriel Baumgaertner

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Are teams responsible when a fan is injured by a foul ball?

by Michael McCann

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How Byron Buxton Shed a Crippling Slump To Help Push the Twins Toward the Playoffs

Once the game's top prospect, Byron Buxton couldn't get out of his own way. Now, the Twins' outfielder is one of the game's most dangerous players.

by Jon Tayler

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Chris Sale's 300-Strikeout Season Places Him In Elite Company

Red Sox starter Chris Sale became the first American League pitcher to strike out 300 hitters since 1999. The accomplishment is as impressive as it sounds.

by Jay Jaffe

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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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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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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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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