Final Month Baseball Fever | MLB News

0:00On September 2nd, we're officially in the final month of the baseball season, and things are heating up. The Wildcard series are set to kick off at the end of this month, and before you know it, it'll all be over. This September is packed with storylines we'll be watching closely. One major focus is Jordan Alvarez's pursuit of the triple crown. He's vying to lead his league in batting average, home runs, and RBI's, a feat not seen since 2012. He's currently neck and neck in home runs and holding a slim lead in RBI's, with batting average also close. It's going to be a tight race to the finish. Meanwhile, the American League West and Wildcard races are incredibly tight, with several teams clustered around the 1500 mark. It's anyone's guess who will pull ahead. On the injury front, Shohei Ota-ni has been shut down by the Dodgers due to recurring knee and bicep soreness impacting his hitting. Performance as well. His health heading into the playoffs is a big question mark. In the National League, P-Crow Armstrong is having a phenomenal season, potentially reaching 10 wins above replacement, and aiming for a 40-40 season with home runs and stolen bases.

1:10His defense is also a lead, making him a candidate for one of the greatest individual seasons ever. The AL East Division race is also heating up, with the Yankees closing the gap on the raise, and the winner likely securing the top seed in the... American League. Finally, the last National League Wildcard spot could come down to the wire. The Padres and Diamondbacks are the front runners, and their final series against each other at the end of September will be crucial, especially since. They are tied in their season series, meaning the tiebreaker will be on the line. Baseball news, powered by AI. This is MLB News Today. I'm Cory with the story.