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The sun sets while the Chicago Cubs play host to the San Diego Padres on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about today’s Game 163 double feature

After an iconic career in Minnesota, is Joe Mauer a Hall of Famer?

Maria Pepe’s baseball dream lives in the young girls of tomorrow

Can the A’s pull off a miracle and host the AL Wild Card?

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19: Luke Voit #45 of the New York Yankees reacts with Gary Sanchez #24 after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 19, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. It was his second home run of the game. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Luke Voit the latest Bronx Bomber striking fear in opposing pitchers

SI’s new film “14 Back” chronicles the crazy 1978 pennant race

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 03: Caleb Joseph #36 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts to hitting into a double play in the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on September 3, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)

Caleb Joseph is bluntly honest about Orioles

MILWAUKEE, WI - SEPTEMBER 17: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers hits a triple in the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Miller Park on September 17, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Christian Yelich cycles his way to MVP frontrunner status

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 25: David Wright #5 of the New York Mets looks on during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 25, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/Getty Images)

David Wright was Amazin’, and will always be a Mets legend

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 02: ESPN commentator Alex Rodriquez on the field with Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) during an ESPN filming prior to a baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels on September 02, 2018, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX.. (Photo by Juan DeLeon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

A-Rod takes another loss in Boston

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 04: Todd Frazier #21 of the New York Mets reacts to his fileding errorin front of Amed Rosario #1, allowing Enrique Hernandez #14 to score, to tie the game 4-4 during the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium on September 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Todd Frazier fools umpire with rubber ball

TORONTO, ON - MAY 12: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats in the third inning during MLB game action against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre on May 12, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Josh Donaldson

These 5 MLB waiver trades will shape the postseason chase

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 25: Phil Hughes #65 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during their game on September 25, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Former Yankee Phil Hughes throws shade at Wrigley and Fenway

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets walks back to the dugout after he made the out at first to end the second inning against the Atlanta Braves on May 2, 2018 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Jacob deGrom should win the Cy Young and it’s not even close

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 25: Albert Pujols #5 of the Los Angeles Angels bats in an MLB baseball game against the New York Yankees on May 25, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Yankees won 2-1. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Albert Pujols likely done for season after knee procedure

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Be still your heart when you hear about this Cubs fan’s anthem dream

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 17: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals gets ready to bat against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on August 17, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Nationals championship window is far from closed

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 21: Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (34), making his MLB debut, enters the field before an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox on August 21, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Michael Kopech flashed his brilliance in rain-shortened MLB debut

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 19: Daniel Murphy #20 of the Washington Nationals at bat against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning at Nationals Park on August 19, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Daniel Murphy claimed off waivers, traded to Chicago Cubs

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at the Oakland Coliseum on August 19, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Houston Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-4. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

In today’s MLB, is winning 200 games as good as what winning 300 used to be?

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 15: Daniel Murphy #20 of the Washington Nationals looks on after hitting a two run single against the New York Mets in the seventh inning during their game at Citi Field on July 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Which AL contender needs Daniel Murphy the most?

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Keith Hernandez comments on Ronald Acuña Jr. being plunked should be decried

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15: Peter Alonso #20 of the New York Mets and the U.S. Team celebrates after scoring a two-run home run in the seventh inning against the World Team during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park on July 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Why are the Mets so reluctant to call up Peter Alonso?

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 22: Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics has Gatorade poured on him by teammates after hitting a walk off RBI single after the game against the San Francisco Giants at the Oakland Coliseum on July 22, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in 10 innings. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Can the A’s actually catch the Astros in the AL West?

DENVER, CO - APRIL 25: Trevor Story

Who is your MLB team’s unsung hero so far this season

MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 27: Look on Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) during the St. Louis Cardinals versus the Toronto Blue Jays spring training game on March 27, 2018, at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Time to fire up the search light and find Vlad Guerrero Jr

MIAMI, FL - JULY 26: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals in the dugout before the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 26, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

It’s time for the Washington Nationals to wave the white flag on 2018

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 05: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros stands at bat in the third inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 5, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Arizona Diamondbacks won 4-3. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

This young fan has already memorized every Astros player’s batting stance