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Sports Illustrated
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Karl Rasmussen

MLB September Preview: Standings, Series and Storylines That Matter

The final month of the 2026 MLB season has arrived, and there’s plenty at stake as we inch closer to the postseason. Between division battles, wild-card spots and some intriguing awards races, there’s a lot left to play for prior to October.

Teams will be fighting to stay in the hunt for the postseason, particularly in the American League, which, despite being rather lackluster this season, remains wide open, with several teams within reach of the coveted final wild-card spot.

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