Entering play Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves hold a half-game lead over the New York Mets and a 3.5- game lead over the Chicago Cubs for the final wild-card spot in the National League, setting up a wild stretch run.
Two players at the bottom of the order are helping to keep the Cubs afloat in the playoff race.
With a month remaining in the MLB season, the Los Angeles Dodgers hold a three-game lead in the NL West through Tuesday's play and are a near-lock for the postseason.
No reliever has won the Cy Young Award since Eric Gagne in 2003. That should change this season as Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has a fabulous case to win the award in the American League.
The AL Central has been a dogfight this summer, Chicago White Sox notwithstanding.
The pressure is on the Charlotte Hornets, and the availability and performance of star point guard LaMelo Ball will be paramount for the team to meet its goals.
Entering play Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies lead the Atlanta Braves by seven games in the NL East. With plenty at stake, the teams will begin a three-game series in Atlanta on Tuesday night.
The college football season kicks off in two weeks, so it's time to dive into schedules and highlight games that could wow us.
In a division dominated the past decade by the Dodgers, it is shocking to see teams this close in the divisional race so deep into the season.
So what's wrong for the Braves (60-54), who are a half-game behind the New York Mets in the wild-card race entering play Friday?
Much like the AL East race between the Yankees and Orioles, the West race could be a wild ride that may be decided on the final day of the regular season.
Buckle up, Yankees and Orioles fans, because this could be a wild ride.
In back-to-back seasons now, Chicago Cubs center fielder Mike Tauchman has potentially dramatically saved the season.