MLB Power Rankings Week 24: AL contender rising in mid-September

With a few weeks left in the regular season, the 2026 postseason picture is taking shape -- with one team jumping up our list amid a playoff push.

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Early MLB free agency intel: Skubal, Chisholm, Arraez, more

MLB front offices are already thinking ahead to the offseason. Here are the storylines and names to know.

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Pirates take road win streak into game against the White Sox

Pittsburgh Pirates (73-73, third in the NL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (75-70, first in the AL Central)

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox: Game Highlights

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox: Game Highlights

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Valdez homers and the Pirates use 8 pitchers in a 4-2 win over the White Sox

— Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez hit a solo shot, rookie Konnor Griffin singled in two runs in Pittsburgh’s three-run seventh inning and the Pirates held on to beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.

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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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Pirates visit the White Sox on 3-game road win streak

Pittsburgh Pirates (72-73, third in the NL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (75-69, first in the AL Central)

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Pirates back Bubba Chandler with 18 hits in 9-3 victory over White Sox

— Bubba Chandler pitched six strong innings, Rafael Flores Jr. homered among his three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates pounded the Chicago White Sox 9-3 on Tuesday night.

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