Most crucial players for each remaining MLB playoff contender

Eddie Ravert

Updated: July 10, 2026

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Texas Rangers (68-61): Adrian Beltre, 3B

Beltre is having a pretty mediocre season overall batting .272. However, in the last seven games the third baseman has been en fuego batting .423, and he has 17 RBIs in the month of August. The Rangers are 1.5 games up on the Minnesota Twins for the second AL Wild Card spot.

By Eddie Ravert

Chicago implant by way of Philadelphia. Former college baseball player and radio DJ. High school debate team champion. Passionate ... More about Eddie Ravert

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Most crucial players for each remaining MLB playoff contender

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