The MLB postseason is here — and it’s time to break down the Wild Card Series!

Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden preview every Wild Card matchup, highlighting the biggest stars, key players and X-factors who could decide each series.

Which stars will take over in October? Which teams have the edge? And who are we picking to advance?

We break it all down and give our predictions for every Wild Card Series matchup.

⚾ Wild Card matchup breakdowns

⭐ The stars to watch on every team

🔑 Players who could swing each series

🏆 Our predictions for who advances

October baseball starts NOW.

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The MLB postseason is here &mdash; and it&rsquo;s time to break down the Wild Card Series!
Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden preview every Wild Card matchup, highlighting the biggest stars, key players and X-factors who could decide each series.
Which stars will take over in October? Which teams have the edge? And who are we picking to advance?
We break it all down and give our predictions for every Wild Card Series matchup.
⚾ Wild Card matchup breakdowns
⭐ The stars to watch on every team
🔑 Players who could swing each series
🏆 Our predictions for who advances
October baseball starts NOW.
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GM Territory is a behind-the-curtain look through the lens of MLB GMs that includes roster building, and decision-making from two generations of baseball minds. Hosted by Jim Bowden - with 17 years of MLB General Manager experience - and his son Trey, the show breaks down trades, drafts, scouting, analytics, player development, science, CBA issues, inside information and news from all 30 major league front offices.

It’s honest, transparent, unfiltered, insightful, and grounded with strong opinions without fear of controversy, repercussions or alienating those in the game.

GM Territory is a behind-the-curtain look through the lens of MLB GMs that includes roster building, and decision-making from two generations of baseball minds. Hosted by Jim Bowden - with 17 years of MLB General Manager experience - and his son Trey, the show breaks down trades, drafts, scouting, analytics, player development, science, CBA issues, inside information and news from all 30 major league front offices.
It&rsquo;s honest, transparent, unfiltered, insightful, and grounded with strong opinions without fear of controversy, repercussions or alienating those in the game.

GM Territory

MLB Wild Card Preview: Stars, X-Factors & Our Predictions! 🔥

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The MLB postseason race is coming down to the wire, and on this episode of GM Territory, Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden break down the teams fighting for October and rank the contenders they like most heading down the stretch.

We dive into the biggest playoff races across baseball, including the AL Central and AL West, and discuss which teams are built to make a serious postseason run.

Who do we trust in October? Which teams have the biggest question marks? And who could make a late push before the regular season comes to an end?

- Postseason contender rankings
- AL Central pennant race
- AL West pennant race
- Teams to watch down the stretch
- Who has what it takes to make a World Series run?

Drop your World Series pick in the comments and subscribe to GM Territory for more MLB breakdowns!

The MLB postseason race is coming down to the wire, and on this episode of GM Territory, Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden break down the teams fighting for October and rank the contenders they like most heading down the stretch.
We dive into the biggest playoff races across baseball, including the AL Central and AL West, and discuss which teams are built to make a serious postseason run.
Who do we trust in October? Which teams have the biggest question marks? And who could make a late push before the regular season comes to an end?
- Postseason contender rankings - AL Central pennant race - AL West pennant race - Teams to watch down the stretch - Who has what it takes to make a World Series run? Drop your World Series pick in the comments and subscribe to&nbsp;GM Territory for more MLB breakdowns!

MLB Playoff Race is HEATING UP: Who’s In, Who’s Out, Pennant Race Breakdown, World Series Contenders

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The next MLB free-agent class will be interesting and it starts with a dominant group of starting pitchers.

On this episode of GM Territory, Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden break down the top impending free agents in baseball, ranking the biggest names on both the pitching and position-player sides.
Tarik Skubal headlines an absolutely loaded pitching class, but he’s far from the only impact arm who could hit the open market.

We also dive into the top hitters who could become available, including Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Mariners star Randy Arozarena, and discuss which players could command the biggest contracts this offseason.

Who is the No. 1 free agent in the class? Which players could break the bank? And which impending free agents should teams already be targeting?

We break it all down on GM Territory.
- Top impending MLB free agents
- Tarik Skubal headlines the pitching class
- Biggest contracts coming this offseason
- Jazz Chisholm Jr., Randy Arozarena & the top hitters
- Players every contender should be watching

Subscribe to GM Territory for more MLB analysis, front-office insight, trades, free agency and everything happening around Major League Baseball.

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The next MLB free-agent class will be interesting and it starts with a dominant group of starting pitchers. On this episode of GM Territory, Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden break down the top impending free agents in baseball, ranking the biggest names on both the pitching and position-player sides. Tarik Skubal headlines an absolutely loaded pitching class, but he&rsquo;s far from the only impact arm who could hit the open market. We also dive into the top hitters who could become available, including Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Mariners star Randy Arozarena, and discuss which players could command the biggest contracts this offseason. Who is the No. 1 free agent in the class? Which players could break the bank? And which impending free agents should teams already be targeting? We break it all down on GM Territory. - Top impending MLB free agents - Tarik Skubal headlines the pitching class - Biggest contracts coming this offseason - Jazz Chisholm Jr., Randy Arozarena &amp; the top hitters - Players every contender should be watching Subscribe to GM Territory for more MLB analysis, front-office insight, trades, free agency and everything happening around Major League Baseball.
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MLB Free Agent Class Preview: Skubal Leads a Loaded Pitching Market

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The 2026 MLB season is heading down the stretch, and it’s time to hand out some hardware!

On today’s GM Territory, Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden make their picks for 12 major MLB awards, choosing a winner from BOTH the American League and National League.
MVP
Cy Young Award 
Rookie of the Year 
Reliever of the Year 
Comeback Player of the Year 
Manager of the Year 

Who has separated themselves in the MVP races? Which aces deserve the Cy Young? Which rookies have made the biggest impact? And which managers deserve the most credit for what their teams have accomplished?

We break down all 12 races, debate the toughest decisions, and reveal who we believe should take home the hardware if the season ended today.

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The 2026 MLB season is heading down the stretch, and it&rsquo;s time to hand out some hardware!
On today&rsquo;s GM Territory, Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden make their picks for 12 major MLB awards, choosing a winner from BOTH the American League and National League.
<ul>
<li>MVP</li>
<li>Cy Young Award&nbsp;</li>
<li>Rookie of the Year&nbsp;</li>
<li>Reliever of the Year&nbsp;</li>
<li>Comeback Player of the Year&nbsp;</li>
<li>Manager of the Year&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Who has separated themselves in the MVP races? Which aces deserve the Cy Young? Which rookies have made the biggest impact? And which managers deserve the most credit for what their teams have accomplished?
We break down all 12 races, debate the toughest decisions, and reveal who we believe should take home the hardware if the season ended today.
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We Picked EVERY 2026 MLB Award Winner: MVP, Cy Young, ROY & More!

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MLB Wild Card Preview: Stars, X-Factors & Our Predictions! 🔥

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