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One fatal flaw on each MLB contender that could derail long playoff run

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One fatal flaw on each MLB contender that could derail long playoff run

• Kristie Ackert USA TODAY
• Sep 21, 2026
• Sep 21, 2026 Updated Sep 29, 2026
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jorge Mateo, left, and third baseman Junior Caminero talk on the field during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves on Sept. 9 at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Edwin Diaz reacts after getting the final out of the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants on Sept. 19 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman delivers during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 29 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

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San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo is carted off the field during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Aug. 29 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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Kristie Ackert USA TODAY

Entering the last week of the MLB season, 13 teams are still alive for October, and not one of them would be considered a totally complete team.

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