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What is next for the wild-card round losers?
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The Mets led the NL East until they didn't; inside the 57 days that cost them the division - The Athletic
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MLB Standings Update: The Mariners are keeping hope alive - Over the Monster
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Padres' scoreboard watching adds thrill to September - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Justin Steele's career-high 12 K's lead Cubs to 5-0 win over San Francisco – NBC Sports Chicago
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The Cincinnati Reds keep winning as the Wild Card margin for error narrows
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Reds top Mets, maintain grip on wild-card spot
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Every MLB Team's Biggest Reason for Optimism in 2nd Half of Season, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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