‘Built for this,’ Judge on history’s doorstep

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Monday, September 19

• An inside look at Judge’s quest for baseball immortality

• Judge hits 58th AND 59th HRs, just two shy of Maris

• Can Judge win Triple Crown? Here’s where he stands

• ‘Electric’ Strider breaks Big Unit’s strikeout record

• Alonso fired up by HBP as benches clear in Queens

• O’s cause chaos with triple play, ninth-inning rally

• Framber sets MLB record with 25th straight quality start

• As Soto’s bat stirs, Padres rise in Wild Card race

• ‘He’s got it all’: Alcantara throws 5th CG of 2022

• Bogaerts joins 3 Hall of Famers in exclusive Red Sox club

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How Pujols is crushing his way to 700 home runs

How has Albert Pujols gotten here, to the verge of 700 home runs?

How has he gone on this incredible home run surge — 12 home runs since Aug. 10, to get to 698 in the final weeks of his final season?

How has the Cardinals legend started hitting like his younger self at age 42?

Here’s how. This is what Pujols is doing to give himself a chance at joining Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth as the only members of the 700 home run club in AL/NL history.

Rivals tangle atop Power Rankings

While the teams in the Top 5 of the latest Power Rankings remained the same, the Mets and Braves swapped positions as they continue to battle for the top spot in the National League East.

Postseason watch: Who’s next?

The Dodgers and the Astros were the first teams to join the postseason field. Now Houston is trying to wrap up another AL West title and the Mets are closing in on being the third team to enter the fray.

Who is the best player from D.R.?

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a panel of experts held a roundtable discussion to debate the best player to come out of the Dominican Republic.

Top of the Order

Check out all the best highlights from the past week, including a record for Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright, Yordan Alvarez’s three-homer game and more home runs from Aaron Judge.

Live baseball on MLB Network

The Twins face the Guardians at 1 p.m. ET, and the Mariners take on the Angels at 4. Then the Mets battle the Brewers at 7:30, followed by the D-backs and Dodgers.

Today’s Trivia Question

Who was the last Major Leaguer before Aaron Judge to hit at least 59 home runs in a season?

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