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October 4, 2012

What You Need to Know: Thursday, October 4

by Daniel Rathman

After a wild ride, the Oakland Athletics emerged victorious in the AL West.

October 3, 2012

What You Need to Know: Wednesday, October 3

by Daniel Rathman

Welcome to Game 162, when wild cards, division titles, and Triple Crowns are still at stake.

October 2, 2012

What You Need to Know: Tuesday, October 2

by Daniel Rathman

Mike Trout and Miguel Cabrera don't have anything to play for the rest of this season, but they have two more games to state their case for MVP.

October 1, 2012

What You Need to Know: Monday, October 1

by Daniel Rathman

Both Yoenis Cespedes and the A's have surpassed all expectations for 2012.

September 28, 2012

What You Need to Know: Friday, September 28

by Daniel Rathman

The Rays find themselves in an extremely familiar position at this point in the season.

September 26, 2012

What You Need to Know: Wednesday, September 26

by Daniel Rathman

Tim Lincecum takes a big step backward in his quest to regain Bruce Bochy's trust before October.

September 25, 2012

What You Need to Know: Tuesday, September 25

by Daniel Rathman

After an awful first half, Ike Davis has shown a solid power stroke in the second half.

September 24, 2012

What You Need to Know: Monday, September 24

by Daniel Rathman

Despite facing the Twins for two games yesterday, the Tigers couldn't take advantage.

September 21, 2012

What You Need to Know: Friday, September 21

by Daniel Rathman

It took more than three-quarters of a century, but Washington D.C. will finally host playoff baseball again.

September 20, 2012

What You Need to Know: Thursday, September 20

by Daniel Rathman

Ichiro is finally getting the opportunity to contribute to a pennant race, and he did so in a big way yesterday.

September 19, 2012

What You Need to Know: Wednesday, September 19

by Daniel Rathman

The Orioles play deep into the night and emerge with yet another extra-inning victory.

September 18, 2012

What You Need to Know: Tuesday, September 18

by Daniel Rathman

The Tigers are running out of time to play catch-up in the AL Central standings.

September 17, 2012

What You Need to Know: Monday, September 17

by Daniel Rathman

The Braves made a big statement this weekend by sweeping the Nationals.

September 14, 2012

What You Need to Know: Friday, September 14

by Daniel Rathman

The Orioles emerged victorious in a wild game against the rival Rays.

September 13, 2012

What You Need to Know: Thursday, September 13

by Daniel Rathman

The NL division crowns are all but locked up, but the wild cards are the hottest race around.

September 12, 2012

What You Need to Know: Wednesday, September 12

by Daniel Rathman

The Angels and Dodgers lose close games they badly wanted to win.

September 11, 2012

What You Need to Know: Tuesday, September 11

by Daniel Rathman

Don't look now; the Brewers and Phillies are starting to make playoff races interesting.

September 10, 2012

What You Need to Know: Monday, September 10

by Daniel Rathman

The Angels' September surge is putting them in line to make a run for a playoff spot.

September 7, 2012

What You Need to Know: Friday, September 7

by Daniel Rathman

Anything the Nationals can do, the Orioles are trying to do better.

September 6, 2012

What You Need to Know: Thursday, September 6

by Daniel Rathman

The Nationals' powerful offense is a balanced attack.