2026 MLB core rankings: Who has the most star talent?

Dodgers or Brewers? Red Sox or Yankees? We rank the clubs with the most star power under control through 2028.

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Astros face the Phillies leading series 1-0

Houston Astros (74-71, first in the AL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (81-64, second in the NL East)

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Astros down the Phillies 6-5 in first game of series

Astros down the Phillies 6-5 in first game of series

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Walker, Smith, Varsho homers power Astros to 6-5 win over the Phillies

— Christian Walker, Cam Smith and Daulton Varsho homered and led the Houston Astros to a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.

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2026 MLB playoff contenders: Remaining strength of schedule

Which teams have the most -- and least -- favorable paths to October? We broke down every playoff hopeful's September matchups.

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MLB Power Rankings Week 23: Top teams in first September edition

As the season enters the stretch run, our top 10 remains mostly the same while teams on the fringe of the playoffs continue to try and make a push.

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MLB playoff tracker 2026: Clinching scenarios, bracket, schedule

From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.

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Phillies host the Astros to begin 3-game series

Houston Astros (73-71, first in the AL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (81-63, second in the NL East)

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