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Oct 5, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) talks with umpire Adam Hamari (78) after striking out during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees during game one of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

MLB Playoffs

Yankees vs. Royals ALDS could be decided by which MVP candidate wakes up first

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Money and payrolls haven't mattered much in 2024 MLB Playoffs

MLB Playoffs

AL Central has done amazing job shutting up their critics in 2024 MLB Playoffs

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Hatred has been the guiding motif of the Division Series in 2024 MLB Playoffs

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New York Yankees v Toronto Blue Jays

AL East front office grades midway through 2024 season: Did Brian Cashman do enough?

Detroit Tigers v Atlanta Braves

NL East front office grades midway through 2024: Braves, Mets thriving

Chicago White Sox v Arizona Diamondbacks

Grading AL Central front offices at midpoint of the 2024 MLB season

Tampa Bay Rays v Pittsburgh Pirates

Grading NL Central front offices at midway point of 2024 MLB season

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Jun 20, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (41) delivers against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Mid-term front office grades: Astros, Rangers, and the AL West mess

Jun 22, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports

Front office mid-term grades: The NL West

Jun 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) returns to the dugout following the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

For the Royals, life's about to get easier

Jun 13, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Cody Bellinger (24) reacts after striking out against the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

No offense; The story of the 2024 season

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2024 BBWAA Dinner

Why 2023 Cy Young Blake Snell can't find a team in MLB free agency

Super Agent Scott Boras, far right, is getting some payback for his high demands on top free agents this winter. He is pictured here on the far right as the San Francisco Giants Introduce Jung Hoo Lee.

MLB Rumors: Are teams making a statement by not signing Scott Boras' clients?

Rob Manfred, MLB Expansion

Leading candidates (and delayed timeline) for MLB expansion reportedly revealed

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Matt Chapman

This under-the-radar trade could pave the way for Matt Chapman to join the SF Giants

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Jun 4, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox third base Lenyn Sosa (50) hits a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

The horrible White Sox offense: A record update

Josh Gibson Griffith Stadium

Cobb, Gibson and MLB's changes to batting average leadership

Walter Johnson Lost in Thought

Looking back at baseball's most exciting game a century later

Apr 14, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets former pitcher Dwight Gooden interacts

Measuring the greatness of Doc Gooden's 1985 season

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Jun 9, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) walks off the field during a pitching change in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs

Why the 2024 Chicago Cubs stink

May 29, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; A fan wears a bag over his head during the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets in the eighth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

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5 MLB teams who changed my mind during May

May 21, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) celebrates scoring a run in the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

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What's behind the Brewers' surprising showing to begin 2024?

May 11, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) celebrates

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Where do the 2024 Kansas City Royals rank among the all-time turnarounds?

May 10, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second base Nolan Gorman (16) rounds

St. Louis Cardinals

Are struggling St. Louis Cardinals due for a front office shakeup?

Apr 26, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Estevan Florial (90) loses

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These bold new rule changes could finally fix MLB's offensive incompetence

May 4, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez (55)

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The 10 best MLB rotations so far in 2024

May 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) celebrates with

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Why May 1 is MLB's new postseason marker date

Apr 23, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech (34) walks to

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox pursuit of ineptitude has been historic

Apr 13, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Adbert Alzolay (73) throws

Chicago Cubs

There's no saving grace to the Chicago Cubs' bullpen

Apr 12, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) walks

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10 amazing early-season pitching performances that have surprised MLB fans

Apr 14, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) celebrates

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10 position players off to surprisingly hot starts in 2024 MLB season