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Welcome to September! Ranking the MLB playoff races that will rule the final month

Here's what you need to know about the battles to reach October as teams try to lock up a postseason spot.

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Published by CurrentWire Sep 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET · First coverage Sep 1, 2026 at 8:57 AM ET

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