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The Nationals continue to hold a grip atop the NL East division, but that doesn't mean that the other teams are done battling for a postseason spot. MLB.com's Tim McMaster talks with all the reporters to get the latest insight on how they can make one last push to the playoffs.

How will the Rangers defend their top spot in the division? MLB.com's Alyson Footer finds out whether anyone can catch the Rangers in the last five weeks of the season.

The Dodgers and the Giants are ready to defend first place and do whatever it takes to get to the postseason. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with all five reporters to find out how they're getting creative to win.

The Royals are breathing new life into their season but is it too little too late? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with all five reporters to find out just how close the AL Central pennant race really is as the season winds down

The pennant race doesn't get much closer than what's going on in the AL East. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with all five reporters to find out who can outlast and hold on to the top spot to contend in October.

It looks the Giants and Dodgers will be duking it out for first place in the division until the end of the season. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with the division reporters to find out who will be able to capture the pennant and roll into the postseason.

The Nationals have run away with the division while the Marlins search for a coveted Wild Card spot for the postseason. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with the reporters to hear how they're preparing for October or preparing for their future.

Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant are making it tough for anyone to choose one NL MVP this season. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Carrie Muskat and the rest of the division to find out how the Cardinals and Pirates are keeping up and how the Brewers and Reds are planning for 2017.

The Rangers' lead in the AL West isn't as big as it seams. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with all five reporters to find out if the Mariners can catch up to Texas and which teams have conceded this season.

The Cleveland Indians continue to lead the way in the AL Central but can the Tigers claw their way into a Wild Card spot? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince checks in with each beat reporter to discuss the latest news in the division.

The Dodgers are surging and catching up with the Giants in the division. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with all five reporters to find out whether or not LA can catch San Francisco and how the rest of the division is faring.

The Cardinals are switching things up in hopes of shaking up the division. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with all five reporters to find out how they're keeping up with the red hot Cubs.

The Rangers continue to lead the way in the AL West but shockwaves were made when Prince Fielder was forced to end his playing career due to injury this past week. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with all five reporters to discuss how the division will continue to shape up in the dog days of summer.

Who's dominating the AL East? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with all five reporters to find out who's surging and who's slumping their way through August.

Are the Nationals running away with the division? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with all five reporters to find out how they'll play catch up to one of the hottest teams in baseball.

The Tigers aren't giving up the AL Central race as they inch closer and closer to the Indians. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince checked in with all five reporters to find out what the Tigers secret to success will be when it comes to surpassing the Indians

Did the Cubs dominate the Trade Deadline and set themselves up for an NL Central takeover? MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with all five reporters to hear who did what at the Deadline and why some moves were better than others.

The NL West has three teams in contention for a playoff spot or Wild Card spot. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with all five reporters to find out which Trade Deadline moves will have the biggest payoff and whether or not the Rockies can sneak back into the division picture.

Three AL West teams have records above .500. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with all five reporters to find out just how close this race is and whether or not Texas can hold onto the top spot with their Trade Deadline additions.

The Blue Jays and Orioles plan on keeping it a tight race until the end. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with all five reporters to find out how their Trade Deadline moves will impact their playoff hopes.