From bad gameplay to injuries to a mix of both, these players' seasons had huge impact on the success of their clubs this year.
The Dodgers, after acquiring Tarik Skubal on Saturday, are way ahead of the Yankees, the next closest team, on the World Series odds board Tuesday.
New Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal said Monday he doesn't "really sympathize with people that blame the Dodgers for anything they've done," noting, "Every team could trade for me."
A deadline highlighted by All-Stars on the move has passed. Here's what you need to know about the deals that defined this trade season.
Our running scorecard for every big move before Monday's deadline.
The Dodgers' acquisition of Tigers ace Tarik Skubal again put them at the center of outrage about the sport's economics. Asked if the team is ruining baseball, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said, "Passionately disagree."
