MLB 2026: August winners, losers -- and what to watch in September
MLB teams jockey for position as the regular season enters its final month
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The reporting (5)
- MLB Digest: Dodgers Face Wild Card Danger, Cubs Charge Behind PCA, and Scherzer Makes History NGSC Sports · 7h ago
- Five MLB series to watch, as playoff races get even wilder USA Today · 7h ago
- The Dodgers, the dregs, and plenty more to discuss as baseball heads into a frenetic final month The Boston Globe · 7h ago
- The most important MLB series to watch in September as playoff picture comes into focus CBS Sports · 7h ago
- MLB 2026: August winners, losers -- and what to watch in September ESPN · 7h ago
What happened
The Los Angeles Dodgers' playoff hopes have dimmed. The Chicago Cubs have surged in the standings. Max Scherzer has made history. The MLB regular season is entering its final month, with several teams still in contention for playoff spots. The Dodgers' struggles have put them in danger of missing the postseason.
Scherzer has become the first pitcher to reach a significant milestone. The MLB playoff picture is taking shape. The final month of the regular season will determine which teams make the postseason. Several key series will be crucial in deciding the playoff matchups. The Dodgers' performance will be closely watched, as will the Cubs' continued success.
The MLB playoff races are heating up. The final month of the regular season will be intense, with several teams vying for playoff spots. The Dodgers' struggles and the Cubs' surge have added to the drama. The outcome of key series will be pivotal in determining the playoff matchups.
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Questions people are asking
Which teams are in contention for the playoffs?
Several teams are still in contention for playoff spots, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.
What significant milestone did Max Scherzer achieve?
Max Scherzer has become the first pitcher to reach a significant milestone, though the exact nature of this milestone is not specified in the coverage.
What are the key series to watch in September?
Several key series will be crucial in deciding the playoff matchups. The outcome of these series will be pivotal in determining which teams make the postseason.
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