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'Hey, you've got the best stuff in the big leagues': Inside Yu Darvish's return to elite status
Here's how a heated discussion with his pitching coach and some advice from Trevor Bauer helped the Cubs righty rediscover his best form.


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HELPING THEIR CAUSE
Which MLB free-agents-to-be have helped (or hurt) their stock this season
Here are the top players who may have earned themselves a big contract this winter, and some who haven't helped their cause.


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FRIDAY'S GAMES

BEST OF FRIDAY
Donaldson launches HR in front of the Peanuts gang in Twins' 2-0 win over Tigers


INTO THE HOME STRETCH
MLB Awards Watch: Who is leading the races for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year
Which stars will take home hardware at the end of the 60-game season? We break down the races.

Predictions for the rest of the MLB season
Can anyone stop the Dodgers? Will Fernando Tatis Jr. and Shane Bieber win MVP? Our experts weigh in.

Tracking MLB prospects from our top 100 who have made it to the majors in 2020
Which of Kiley McDaniel's top 100 prospects are shining in the majors and which are struggling? We break it all down.


BREAKING DOWN COREY SEAGER
NEW EPISODE OF DETAIL AVAILABLE NOW
Cal Ripken Jr. breaks down how Seager uses his size and range to his advantage


ON THIS DAY IN 1993
On this date: Jim Abbott pitches no-hitter


REMEMBERING TOM SEAVER
Tom Seaver and why sometimes you really should meet your heroes
As writer T.J. Quinn got to know his childhood idol, he learned Tom was every bit as terrific as he'd imagined.

Tom Seaver transformed the Mets and transfixed their fans
The Miracle Mets wouldn't have existed without Tom Seaver, whose arrival was a stroke of amazin' luck.

Kershaw notches 2,500th career K in win over Diamondbacks

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- Francona recovering, still unable to rejoin Indians
- Nationals' Soto scratched with left elbow soreness
- Twins put OF Kepler on IL with adductor strain
- Kershaw 2nd Dodgers pitcher to reach 2,500 K's
- Moneyball guru Beane buys stake in soccer club
- Phillies retire Allen's No. 15 in moving ceremony
- Winners and losers from trade deadline
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Who will rule the rest of the season?
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images MLB September predictions: World Series matchup, MVPs, Cy Young and more
Can anyone stop the Dodgers? Will Fernando Tatis Jr. and Shane Bieber win MVP? Our experts weigh in.
Making it to the big leagues
Hannah Foslien/Getty Images Tracking the MLB prospects from our top 100 who have made it to the majors in 2020
Which of Kiley McDaniel's top 100 prospects are shining in the majors and which are struggling? We break it all down.




















