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Jeff Passan predicts every round of the 2023 MLB playoffs
The postseason field is set! We make the case for every title hopeful ... then separate the best from the rest.

Are the Astros poised for another World Series run?

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DIFFERING WAYS TO END THE SEASON
The best of Miguel Cabrera's last game with the Tigers
Joey Votto ejected in potential final game

MLB SCOREBOARD
SUNDAY'S GAMES

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Marcell Ozuna's 2nd HR of the game ties record for the Braves

WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
Your squad isn't going to the playoffs? The No. 1 offseason question for each eliminated team
An October run isn't in the cards, but there's still plenty of work to do. Here's what each non-postseason team needs to ask itself first.
Inside the wild numbers from San Diego's lost season
They're expensive. They're loaded. And they're not going to the playoffs.

RED SOX REMEMBER WAKEFIELD
Red Sox, Orioles hold moment of silence for Tim Wakefield

REVIEWING THE RULE CHANGES
Game time is down! Stolen bases are up! What we learned from Year 1 of MLB's rule changes
From what we've heard from players about the new rules to how much they'll impact the MLB playoffs next month.

POSTSEASON SPOTLIGHT
Young MLB stars to look out for in the 2023 postseason

FANTASY BASEBALL
Playing postseason fantasy baseball? Here's how to draft, have fun and come out on top
Most fantasy baseball leagues are over at the end of the MLB regular season, but Todd Zola explains how you can keep the party going during the postseason with one of the most fun games around.
Relief pitcher MVPs, LVPs of 2023
Eric Karabell looks back on the fantasy season and hands out his MVPs and LVPs for relief pitchers.
Top Headlines
- Ex-Red Sox knuckleballer Wakefield dies at 57
- Bubbly Astros clinch AL West, bye with Texas loss
- Tigers legend Cabrera ends HOF career with win
- Rays' Diaz sits, edges Seager for AL batting title
- Braves tie MLB record with 307 HRs this season
- Mets fire Showalter after disappointing season
- Yanks' Judge opines on lost '23, Boone, analytics
- Cards give Wainwright a puppy on retirement day
- Regular-season grades for every team
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