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Every postseason contender’s biggest weakness

Every team has at least one weakness, even the biggest postseason powerhouses. So let’s take a look at what they are for this year’s field with the postseason about to begin.

Whether it’s a deficiency at a particular position, injury concerns or a strategic shortcoming, every team has at least one thing to worry about. Here’s the biggest weakness for every 2022 postseason contender.

Monty witnessing homer history

Imagine having a front-row seat to watch a historic home run chase. Jordan Montgomery can do you one better. After watching Aaron Judge slug homers for most of the season with the Yankees, now he has watched Albert Pujols make history for the Cards.

‘We gave it a good run’

This was supposed to be another rebuilding year for the Orioles, but they stayed in the Wild Card race until the final week of the regular season behind breakout stars like rookie catcher Adley Rutschman.

Future FAs who seized spotlight

There is no better place to make a good impression than October, and these players put together monster postseasons before going into free agency.

Nicaragua dresses for success

After Melvin Novoa crushed a game-tying home run for Nicaragua in a World Baseball Classic qualifying game against Brazil, his teammates helped him celebrate in style.

Orioles vs. Yankees on MLB Network

Aaron Judge continues his quest for home run history when the Yankees take on the Orioles at Yankee Stadium at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Persistence pays off for Bañuelos

Once proclaimed by Mariano Rivera as the best pitching prospect he had ever seen,Manny Bañuelos toiled in the Minors for much of the past 14 years but is now establishing himself as a Pirates reliever.

Triple-A title on MLB Network

The Durham Bulls and Reno Aces meet in the inaugural Triple-A National Championship Game to determine an overall champion, live from Las Vegas at 7 p.m. ET.

Today’s Trivia Question

Who was the last Twins pitcher to lead the American League in saves?

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