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We talk about clutch players in baseball — those players who deliver in the biggest moments and under the brightest of lights. But what about players who produce for long stretches of time, particularly when their teams need it the most, like down the stretch as postseason races heat up?

Here’s a look at five pitchers and five hitters who are among the best active players when it comes to performance in the second half of the season. For pitchers, we use the difference between career ERA and career ERA in the second half, and for hitters, we do the same thing with OPS.

After Bobby Witt Jr. homered to become the first player with at least 20 homers and 30 stolen bases in his first two seasons, his history-making bat went missing. “They said they authenticated it,” he said.

Jake Meyers, James Outman and Fernando Tatis Jr. were among the outfielders who were undeterred by the warning track during last night’s action.

Xavier Bradley nearly missed the Nike RBI World Series after his father Keith was airlifted to a hospital with a brain aneurysm. But he played at his dad’s urging and made it all the way to the title game while Keith underwent a successful surgery.

The latest Pipeline Inbox answers questions about the most improved farm systems and prospects from the Guardians, Cubs and Reds organizations.

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