It’s finally here: the stretch run. Make-or-break time. Or, if you’re a fan of a team that’s out of the hunt, it’s time to start thinking about 2027.
Whatever state your team is in, September contains some level of intrigue to hold your attention before the playoffs begin. Teams at the top are jockeying for position and a first-round bye, while the bloated middle will be racing just to make the field. And for those teams who have long ago resigned themselves to 2026 being a lost year, it’s time to see which players can be a part of the next contending team.
