The Yankees need Carlos Rodón to finish strong, the Rangers have two MVP finalists, and the Diamondbacks finally have a new franchise first baseman.
are two of the stronger candidates for the league's top individual honor. Seager's case is a bit more complicated since he's missed more than 40 games, but he's been so ridiculous at the plate — his 186 wRC+ leads all hitters with at least 300 plate appearances — that it's difficult to write him off.
This was exactly what Texas envisioned when they spent a combined $500 million to bring these two stars into the fold two winters ago. It might have taken one disappointing year before they truly got what they paid for, but that front office has to be feeling great about these two faces of the franchise delivering on the massive expectations that come with such substantial contracts.
While Atlanta's pitching has been collectively excellent this season, it's the overwhelming offense — currently flirting with the same pace as the 2019for most homers in a season — that continues to grab the headlines. Still, the Braves' chances at another World Series run may depend more on Fried's ability to restore the rotation to a position of certified strength in a year when the depth behind the top few guys has actually been somewhat shaky.
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