Every fan wants his or her team to sign the biggest MLB free agents who are on the market every offseason, but sometimes, the middling contracts are the ones that pay off the most.

After scoring a combined 11 runs over the first two games of the National League Division Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets put on a show in Game 3, which saw 20 runs scored, 26 hits and the home team jump out to a 2-1 series lead.

But the series is far from over.

Fact: 61 runs across the MLB Monday was a single-day postseason record.

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It may be a small sample size, but slumps in October are often magnified. In the 2015 postseason, there are a handful of struggling MLB stars who must play better before their teams face an abrupt exit from the festivities. 

Obviously, an unattractive stat line will always catch the eye of fans and pundits alike. But the players on this list have more in common than a bad start to the postseason. Each player is crucial to his team's success, which makes his struggles an even bigger issue. 

First Pitch: 4 p.m. ET, Globe Life Park in Arlington

TV: FS1

Pitching Matchup: R.A. Dickey (11-11, 3.91 ERA) vs. Derek Holland (4-3, 4.91 ERA)

If you have a case of the Mondays, you're in luck. Monday features a full slot of four MLB postseason games to watch to start your week the right way.

As each division series has gained ground, it's been easier to figure out which players are the best picks for daily fantasy baseball leagues. Star players have shined, but a few surprise players have made a huge impact for their respective teams.

Keep it right here for all the live updates of the much-anticipated Royals vs. Astros Game 4 matchup.

Will the Astros knock off the reigning American League champs and celebrate on their home field? We'll provide in-game updates and analysis throughout the ALDS contest!

SCORE UPDATE: Royals 0 - 0 Astros, Top 1st

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The Toronto Blue Jays will look to push the American League Divisional Series back home for a decisive Game 5 with a second consecutive win Monday afternoon against the Texas Rangers in Game 4.

As R.A. Dickey and Derek Holland prepare to take the ball in such a pivotal game, both the Blue Jays and Rangers will feel good about their chances of scoring runs. There’s also the potential of a David Price bullpen sighting that could alter the landscape of the series.

After the St. Louis Cardinals dominated Game 1 behind John Lackey's terrific start, the Chicago Cubs rebounded to even the series at 1-1 in Game 2 when they capitalized on some big mistakes from Cardinals starter Jaime Garcia.

Now the series heads to Wrigley Field for the pivotal Game 3, and the Cubs will have ace Jake Arrieta on the mound, while the Cardinals will counter with All-Star Michael Wacha.

Given Arrieta's recent run of otherworldly success, it would seem to be advantage Cubs in this one, but as we've seen time and again, anything can happen in October.

After earning a split in Kansas City, the Houston Astros now bring the American League Division Series to their home field and will have their ace on the mound for Game 3.

Left-hander Dallas Keuchel, who won 20 games during the regular season, including all 15 of his decisions (with a 1.46 ERA) at Minute Maid Park, will go for Houston against Kansas City Royals righty Edinson Volquez (13-9). Keuchel threw six shutout innings for the Astros on Tuesday in its AL Wild Card win over the New York Yankees.