One year makes a world of difference for Braves

One year after enduring the worst final-month collapse in National League history, the Braves are in a completely different position. A season after blowing a comfortable Wild Card lead with a 9-19 September, they went 19-8 this September and entered the season's final week fueled by both momentum and confidence. More >

Orioles write new chapter in last-to-first story

The Orioles -- whose plane made an emergency landing in Jacksonville, Fla., en route to Tampa -- also got good news in the air on Sunday night, with the club officially clinching a postseason berth with the Angels' 8-7 loss to Texas in the second game of a split doubleheader. More >

Rangers have resources, chemistry to win it all

To sustain winning chemistry over a long season, you need that positive energy along with the physical and emotional commitment. In spite of the rueful way the 2011 season ended, the Rangers still have it. It's impossible to miss. More >