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Is Arrieta, Lester or Hendricks Cubs' Most Deserving 2016 Postseason Ace?

There's a saying in baseball: "A team never wants to lead the league in meetings."

The implication being that when a club holds a meeting, it's almost universally to discuss what is going wrong and how to repair it. But teams rarely find themselves where the Chicago Cubs stand, having already clinched the NL Central and preparing for the playoffs.

Cardinals in Good Shape to Keep MLB's Longest Active Playoff Streak Alive

Peas and carrots. Kim Kardashian and attention. The St. Louis Cardinals and the postseason. Some things just go together.

The Cards don't make the playoffs every year—but it sure seems like they do. The last time they didn't was 2010.

St. Louis is poised to make its sixth consecutive late-October foray, which would move the franchise into third place on the all-time list.

Reds Bullpen Sets Single-Season Record with 93 Home Runs Allowed

The Cincinnati Reds set an unwanted MLB record in Friday's 9-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, becoming the first team to surrender 93 or more home runs by relief pitchers in a single season, per ESPN Stats & Info.

Cubs Justify the Hype with Easy NL Central Clinch, Now Comes the Hard Part

It looked like a heck of a party at Wrigley Field, and why not? It's not every day the Chicago Cubs can spray some champagne.

Hey, Chicago hadn't clinched a playoff spot in about 12 months, and that's a long time to go without a party. The Cubs hadn't celebrated a division title in eight years, and that can feel like a lifetime.

Trevor Rosenthal Injury: Updates on Cardinals Pitcher's Shoulder and Return

The St. Louis Cardinals will receive a boost to their bullpen with Thursday's return of Trevor Rosenthal.

Continue for updates.

Wade LeBlanc to Pirates: Latest Trade Details, Comments, Reaction

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a move to bolster their pitching rotation on Tuesday as they cling to their fading postseason hopes.

The team announced it acquired left-handed pitcher Wade LeBlanc in a trade with the Seattle Mariners. Seattle received cash considerations or a player to be named later in exchange for the southpaw.

Kyle Hendricks' No-Hit Bid Shines Light on Viable NL Cy Young Front-Runner

Kyle Hendricks didn't make history Monday night at Busch Stadium. But he did make his National League Cy Young Award case loud and clear.

Hendricks came within three outs of becoming just the second Chicago Cubs pitcher to throw a no-hitter against the hated-rival St. Louis Cardinals. He carried a no-no through eight innings before Jeremy Hazelbaker ended it with a solo home run to lead off the ninth.

Alex Reyes' US-to-DR Move, Growth Spurt Spawned 100 MPH Fastball

Depending on when you first heard of Alex Reyes, it might come as a surprise that the 22-year-old pitcher is in a playoff race with the St. Louis Cardinals. 

Billy Hamilton Injury: Updates on Reds Star's Oblique and Return

The Cincinnati Reds announced that center fielder Billy Hamilton exited Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with a strained left oblique following a checked swing. It is uncertain when he will be ready to return to the lineup.

Continue for updates.

2016 World Series Odds Update: Cubs, Nationals Remain Atop Betting Board

The Chicago Cubs (86-47) and Washington Nationals (78-55) are near-locks to become the first two National League teams to clinch playoff berths as big division leaders.

Poll

Best of the American League
Tampa Bay
19%
Boston
19%
Chicago
7%
Minnesota
10%
Los Angeles
17%
Texas
27%
Total votes: 270

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