"The Pirates may have been abysmal again but have remained appointment viewing thanks to Paul Skenes, whose highlight reels make you question physics. It's not just his raw pace, throwing 100mph+ deep into games, but his mastery of late-moving variations that mean batters can't pick whether it's a sweeper or a splinker until it's already behind them."
"Well, these days, it's hard to miss any team because just under half of them make the playoffs. That said, the Orioles have great young talent and a fanbase starving for a winner. When Camden Yards is full and buzzing it's one of the best atmospheres in North American sports. Their 2025 has to be considered one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory, unless you're a Mets fan of course."
"The Brewers surged to the best record in baseball (96-65) with an astonishing summer after having been 25-28 on 24 May. But their momentum slowed in September, and with the new extended wildcard format giving the best teams a five-day break, that may be enough to knock them off their rhythm and send them home early. AE The Brewers could be vulnerable."
Paul Skenes pairs 100mph-plus velocity with late-moving variations that leave hitters unable to distinguish between sweepers and splinkers until after contact. Houston sustained a long run of success with nine straight playoff berths, multiple World Series wins, four AL pennants and seven AL West titles, creating a dominant postseason identity. The Orioles possess notable young talent and a passionate fanbase, but their 2025 season proved deeply disappointing despite Camden Yards' strong atmosphere. The Brewers rallied from a poor May record to finish best in baseball, yet a September slowdown and a five-day playoff layoff leave them vulnerable.
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