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Who has the edge in MLB's playoff hunt? Finding each contender's biggest strength

The October hopefuls are separating themselves. Here's one thing fueling each team's place in the standings.

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Power Rankings: A tight race for the No. 1 spot

The battle for baseball's best record continues to be close -- with six teams separated by just two games.

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HAMMERING HOMERS

Ohtani reaches 40-40 club in epic fashion with walk-off grand slam

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Judge crushes his 49th HR of the year

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BEST OF BASEBALL

Pete Crow-Armstrong's inside-the-park home run levels the score

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A's fan incredibly catches 3 foul balls in 1 inning

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LEADING THE YOUNG ORIOLES

Veteran Anthony Santander is having a monster season for the young Orioles

The Baltimore outfielder is making the most of his walk year -- and leading a friendly competition along the way.

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Jackson Holliday: Orioles 'up for the task' of winning AL East

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FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

Salvy Perez joins neighborhood whiffle ball game

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VOTTO RETIRING AT 40

Joey Votto isn't just a future Hall of Famer; he is the future of the Hall of Fame

Think Votto to Cooperstown is a stretch? We compare him to an all-timer to show how the definition of a Hall of Famer must evolve.

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