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The ONE Player Every MLB Contender Needs to make it to October
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Aug 24, 202629:29
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Who are the players that could ultimately decide the 2026 MLB postseason?
On today’s GM Territory, Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden break down the biggest X-Factor for every playoff-contending team as the race to October heats up.
We discuss Aaron Judge and the Yankees, Roman Anthony and the Red Sox, and why Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez could be the keys to Seattle making a serious World Series run. We also dive into Paul Skenes and several other stars whose performances could completely change the postseason picture.
Which contenders are built for October? Which stars have the most pressure on them? And who could be the difference between an early exit and a World Series run?
It’s our complete breakdown of the X-Factors who could decide the MLB playoffs.
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"The ONE Player Every MLB Contender Needs to make it to October" is an episode of GM Territory. Runtime 29 min. Published August 24, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
