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MLB Playoff Readiness

Updated 2026-09-18 11:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Several ESPN articles discuss the challenges and strategies for MLB teams to succeed in the playoffs. Topics include ninth-inning struggles, key matchups, and historical title claims.

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Lack of power? The ninth inning? Fatal October flaws for every MLB contender

Tired of seeing your favorite team go home early in the postseason? Here's one thing each current playoff team needs to address to make a deep run.

2026-09-18 12:13 UTC

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Connelly: 29 games to keep your weekend spicy, led by -- of course -- LSU-Ole Miss

This weekend's schedule has plenty of intriguing matchups beyond the little tussle in Oxford.

2026-09-18 12:14 UTC

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How and why Missouri is claiming a college football title 66 years later

Like Oklahoma State and Auburn before, another team is ready to hang a banner long after the season's games were played.

2026-09-18 12:16 UTC

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Everything you need to know for NFL Week 2: 15 games on deck, 15 previews from our reporters and experts

Minnesota vs. Chicago? Trevor Lawrence vs. Bo Nix? There are more games left in Week 2, and we have picks, predictions, key stats, watchability ratings and more.

2026-09-18 12:17 UTC