Its September and that means its go time! This week we are looking at some very important series for every playoff team in the month of September. We also discuss ways the MLB schedule could be built better for more division matchups down the stretch.

This week we look at who the AL MVP should be versus who it will probably be and look at what is going wrong in St Louis.

This week on This Is Baseball, Padres fumbled a golden opportunity, American League Wild Card Race, MLB expansion and realignment conversations.

This week on This Is Baseball, we react to the Ohtani lawsuit, Ohio's stance on prop betting, division races and celebrate the best team in baseball.

This week on This Is Baseball we're looking at some of the biggest and surprising moves of the 2025 deadline. We will look at how the Royals are deadline winners in more ways than one and what they need to do to make the postseason.

This week we go over Bryce Harper and Rob Manfred's exchange. We look at some of the pros and cons of a cap and the need for a salary floor. We'll look into the Emmanuel Clase suspension and what is going on with the Guardians pitchers

-The recent induction of Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner into the Hall of Fame

-Ichiro Suzuki's illustrious career boasts an impressive collection of accolades, including 3,000 hits and a .311 batting average.

-CC Sabathia's remarkable achievement of 251 career wins and where he stands in all time wins

-The Kansas City Royals made a strategic decision to extend Seth Lugo's contract, reflecting their commitment to building a competitive team.

-Billy Wagner's induction into the Hall of Fame, despite previous delays, highlights the evolving recognition of his significant contributions to the game.

-The Royals' recent trades and player acquisitions indicate a clear intention to strengthen their roster for future seasons.

This week we celebrate the Royals series victory over the Chicago Cubs and discuss the chances of them keeping the offense moving in the right direction. We look at some news surrounding gambling and harassment of players online.