Victor Martinez keeps raking, despite advanced age and recent knee problems - can it continue? Also Kluber, Bradley, Chacin, and J. Dyson.

"Big Game James" Shields has looked more like "Bad Game James" since joining the White Sox. Can he turn it around? Also Dickerson, Crisp, Miley and J. McCann.

Try to remember... the kind of September...where there's roster expansion. The pros and cons of adding players late in the season.

Brian McCann survives the Yankees' youth movement...for now. Also Bundy, Cain, Griffin, Rosario.

Yu Darvish has been a regular denizen on the DL lately, but has pitched well since his return. Can he keep it going as the Rangers look to cement an AL West title? Also Me. Cabrera, S. Smith, Bedrosian, Orlando.

So you're saying...there's a chance? Here's how to look at a pennant chase and tell how can—and cannot—help you take home the title.

Mark Trumbo keeps mashing, but can he contribute some BA as well? Also Bauer, Souza, Manaea, and Holt.

Jose Abreu topped 30 HR/100 RBI in his first two seasons, but hasn't come close to that in 2016. Can he boost his production over the next two months? Also Estrada, R. Davis, S. Dyson, and Kiermaier.

As goes Alex Gordon, so go the Royals. Can Gordon turn around his season and help get Kansas City back into the pennant chase? Also Paxton, Lind, Betances, and P. Alvarez.

Shin-Soo Choo has been banged up all year, but he's been productive when he's on the field. Can he contribute to the Rangers' pennant drive? Also Gallardo, Hicks, An. Sanchez, and Buxton.

Can Hanley Ramirez help get the Red Sox out of their funk? Also Stroman, Avila, Fister, and Mazara.