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Here are the full, expanded standings for both the AL and the NL
It’s a torrid race for the wild cards in the National League
MLB: Probable pitchers for today’s action

Pittsburgh Baseball NOW: Can Paul Skenes help the Bucs salvage the series?
John Perrotto: Pirates keeping close eye on Paul Skenes’ odometer
Just Baseball: Peter Appel has betting predictions for Wednesday’s slate
RotoBaller: Draft Kings/FanDuel fantasy picks for Wednesday
Here is a comprehensive list of baseball injuries from the people at RotoBaller
MLB.com: Jordan Montgomery finds new role going to the bullpen
Baseball America: One September callup we’d like to see for every big league team
(Paywall) ESPN+: Jeff Passan offers an early free agency preview
Here’s something from CBS Sports showing the top 20 free agents to be
MLB.com: Big-name players with 2025 options and what they might do
CBS Sports: Manuel Rodriguez appears to have a leg up for Rays
Pitcher List has its updated fantasy rankings for starting pitchers
Here are some reliever rankings from Pitcher List
Just Baseball: Young arms flourishing in D-Backs’ rotation
Yankees: Would they let Gerrit Cole walk so they could sign Juan Soto?
KSL.com: So were you wondering how the Savannah Bananas became such a sensation?
Dodgers: What’s now changed for Michael Kopech?
Chris Towers of CBS Sports takes a look at Jack Leiter’s upside
AP: Yelich sees long-term benefits to his back surgery
What’s going on in Atlanta? Check out the Locked on Braves podcast
Baseball America ranks the 20 hottest MLB prospects
What are the expectations for the Nats’ Dylan Crews?
Danny Jansen owns an odd slice of baseball history

New York Post: The jazz is back as Chisholm returns to Yankees
KOMO Seattle Jerry DiPoto explains the firing of Scott Servais
CBS Sports: How the Mariners can make the playoffs after firing Scott Servais
OddsChecker: Calling Our Shot has parlay, prop for Friday interleague games
Mariners fire manager Scott Servais, bring in Dan Wilson to replace him
KTLA: Heyward gets DFA’d by Dodgers
Sugar Rays: Tampa Bay players almpost go at it in dugout
FanGraphs: Joey Votto’s career is a banger of a story

Astros: Verlander returns with solid outing, but Astros fall
Verlander talks to reporters about his return (Video)
Yahoo Sports: What does success for each team look like going forward?
Joey Votto, perennial on-base champ, retires at age 40
Matt Snyder: Should Joey Votto get to the Hall of Fame?
New York Post: Tough news for Yankees as Gil goes on injured list
Detroit Free Press: Riley Greene “comfortable” in return from injury
Reds: De La Cruz joins 60-20 club; not many members
Yankees back Aaron Judge after he’s blasted by Little League coach
Action Network has a play on Wednesday’s Yankees-Guardians game
Houston Chronicle: Justin Verlander back just in time for Astros
AP: Verlander off IL, makes Wednesday start vs. Red Sox
Mike Axisa of CBS Sports looks at MLB trends, including the about-face of the Padres
Dodgers Nation: Freeman will play despite hairline fracture
FanGraphs: Tayler Scott Is a Low-Slot Reliever Having a Career Year in Houston
MLB.com: How bad do these bubble teams need to make the playoffs?
Matt Snyder: Can Chris Sale finally win the Cy Young?
SNY: Nimmo, Manaea talk about what they did in Mets’ win
Who’ll be the top ten free agents this off-season?
Braves: Austin Riley will miss 6-8 weeks with hand injury
Battery Power: Braves sign Urshela – is there upside with him?
Ken Rosenthal: Mariners’ lack of offense wastes its great pitching staff
FanGraphs: How in the world could Seattle miss playoffs with this rotation?
Joel Sherman: Missing playoffs suddenly not good enough for Mets
Fox 2 St. Louis: Cards hit all-time low in attendance, though it’s not all that bad
MLB.com: Rookie of the Year a real possibility for Padres’ Merrill
NY Post: Yankees’ GM discusses possible demotion for Anthony Volpe
CBS Sports: Overlooked players having terrific seasons
NY Times: Could Danny Jansen be the first to play for both teams in same game?
Would the Pirates be well-advised to shut down Paul Skenes?
Rum Bunter: Hype for Skenes’ Rookie of the Year bid may be coming to end
NBC Sports Bay Area: Giants’ baseball boss believes Snell will opt for free agency
Cubs release closer Neris; what’s the bullpen without him?
Reds: Candalerio goes to IL with toe injury
SI.com: Could the Yankees change course on Jasson Dominguez?
NY Post: The very rough season for DJ LeMahieu continues
Yankees: Boone still has confidence in LeMahieu
Viva El Birdos: With Crawford, Walker, lots of movement on Cards’ roster

Los Angeles Times: Dodgers hope Ohtani’s 112 mph HR is a slump-buster
Sportico: Ohtani’s hand guard could be an MLB trend-setter
NY Post: Chisholm won’t have surgery; he’ll try to come back in September
Houston Chronicle: Whitcomb’s MLB debut comes at great time for Astros
KC Royals: Bobby Witt credits his “four moms” for his success
True Blue L.A.: Ohtani is marching toward a 40-40 season
Detroit Free Press: Spencer Torkelson’s back with Tigers
Dallas Morning News: Max Scherzer says he’s not retiring at end of season
Atlanta Braves: How in the world has Chris Sale made such a great comeback?
NBC Bay Area: Chapman is waiting for a long-term offer from Giants
Boston Red Sox: Outfielder Refsnyder considering retirement
FanGraphs: River Ryan, Jazz Chisholm, and Baseballโ€™s Most Injured Teams
NY Post: What is Marte’s return going to mean for the Mets?
Inside the Dodgers: Ohtani on clear path to an MVP season
New York Mets: Christian Scott says everything’s good in his rehab process
Cincinnati Reds place Greene on injured list as precaution
NY Post: Alvarez’s lack of power doesn’t worry Mets’ hitting coach
Tom Verducci: How the Padres went back in time to build a playoff team

ESPN Power Rankings: D-Backs and Padres are heating up the NL West race
CBS Sports: Wow – Could San Diego or Arizona close the gap on the Dodgers?
Arizona Republic: Could the Diamondbacks overtake the Dodgers and win the NL West?
NY Times: Could the NL West actually have four playoff teams?
Friars on Base: Why the Padres can and will beat out the Dodgers
Dodger Blue: Could Dave Roberts’ team possibly lose the division?
Yardbarker: Here are the remaining schedules for the NL West contenders

CBS Sports: Six-inning rule – how mandatory outings could work
ESPN: The six-inning minimum – could that actually happen?
Mark Powell: New rule change willlead to more Tommy John surgeries
Yardbarker: Proposed rule is bigger than the pitch clock
BVM Sports: Rule change could impact Brewers’ pitching strategy
Jim Henneman: Is Over-Under On Pitchers Next For MLB?
Dan Patrick talks about the new MLB rule that could change everything
Max Scherzer may be OK with rule, but says MLB should address injuries first
Jon Heyman: The experts predict how big Juan Soto’s contract will be
Brewers: Christian Yelich will have season-ending surgery
ESPN: Phillies rookie Weston Wilson hits for cycle
The Athletic: How do the Orioles keep producing great hitters
Jon Heyman: Padres have grand plans for 2024 and beyond
Forbes: NL West is the spendiest division in baseball
NY Times: How a new manager and more makes Guardians a big surprise

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