Edition No. 93 · Wed 23 Sept 2026 · Story 29 of 36
From the Dodgers to the long shots, ranking each MLB contender's postseason pitching core
The Athletic
A ranking of the aces and closers each playoff contender will lean on in October.
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- 1.00On this siteWhat it touches: places, clubs, leagues
- 1.45MovementRunning: in 3 of the last 7 editions
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