MLB 2026: Yordan Alvarez's Triple Crown, MVP potential

History or not, Alvarez's offensive campaign stands alone. Here's his status in the MVP race, how his season would rank among Triple Crown winners and more.

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MLB execs, insiders on 2026 playoff favorites, biggest threats

Brewers or Dodgers? Yankees or Rays? Here's how those in the game view the upcoming playoffs.

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Freddy Peralta, Jonathan Aranda help Rays beat Astros 14-4 to sweep series

— Freddy Peralta pitched five hitless innings, and Jonathan Aranda hit two of Tampa Bay's four home runs to help the Rays finish off a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 14-4 victory on Sunday.

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Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Game Highlights

Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Game Highlights

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Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Game Highlights

Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Game Highlights

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Postseason-bound Rays beat the Astros 3-2

— Richie Palacios had a two-run single in fifth, Ian Seymour threw six strong innings and Nick Madrigal had a clutch sacrifice fly to help the postseason-bound Tampa Bay Rays beat the Houston Astros 3-2 on Saturday night.

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Rays face the Astros with 1-0 series lead

Houston Astros (75-73, first in the AL West) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (88-59, first in the AL East)

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2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.

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