2026 MLB Awards Watch: MVP, Cy Young and more for September

Last chance for the candidates to make their case for MLB's biggest postseason awards.

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MLB Power Rankings Week 25: Playoff contenders on the move

Some teams have already clinched postseason berths, while others are making one last push with 11 days to go. Where do they all stand on our penultimate list?

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Rave and Massey homer as Royals beat Astros 5-2, dropping Houston into first-place tie with Texas

— John Rave hit a two-run homer, Michael Massey added a solo shot and the Kansas City Royals beat Houston 5-2 on Wednesday night, dropping the Astros into a first-place tie with the Texas Rangers in the AL West.

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Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights

Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights

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Royals aim to break road skid, face the Astros

Kansas City Royals (66-85, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (76-75, first in the AL West)

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Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights

Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights

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Jeremy Peña hits 2 early homers, Yordan Alvarez hits 39th as Astros beat Royals 4-2

— Jeremy Peña homered in his first two at-bats and Yordan Alvarez slugged his 39th home run to lead the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

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Stock Watch: Biggest 2026 success, disappointment for all 30 MLB teams

Whether your favorite team is headed to October or headed home, all clubs have had something go right ... and wrong.

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