As the MLB season enters its final two months, three divisional races stand out for their competitive intensity:

NL West Race

• Giants lead (61-35)
• Dodgers close behind (59-39)
• Padres in contention (57-42)
• Top performers: Brandon Crawford (Giants), Max Muncy (Dodgers), Fernando Tatis Jr. (Padres)
• Odds: Dodgers (-220), Giants (+230), Padres (+550)

AL East Battle

• Red Sox lead (58-38)
• Rays trail by 0.5 games (58-39)
• Yankees and Blue Jays still in range
• Key players: Xander Bogaerts (.312/.377/.529) and Rafael Devers (24 HR, 74 RBI) for Red Sox
• Recent addition: Rays acquired Nelson Cruz (.294/.370/.537)
• Odds: Red Sox (-110), Rays (+145), Blue Jays (+800), Yankees (+900)

AL West Contest

• Astros lead (58-39)
• Athletics within reach (55-42)
• Mariners competing (51-45)
• Astros boast MLB's best offense (5.37 runs/game, .266 BA)
• Standout players: Matt Olson (Athletics), Mitch Haniger (Mariners)
• Odds: Astros (-1050), Athletics (+500), Mariners (+6500)

These races feature strong performances from both established stars and emerging talents, making for an exciting final stretch of the regular season.

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