What happened: Ken Rosenthal's latest Fair Territory installment turns to the AL Central, AL West and the wild-card chase as the MLB schedule winds down. The show also takes up a potential AL MVP push by Schlittler and a debate over the best parks for playoff baseball.

Why it matters: The standings are tight enough now that one strong series can reshape seeding or erase a cushion in either chase. The rundown also keeps Fair Territory centered on the late-season questions driving MLB's stretch run.

What to watch: Watch whether the AL Central, AL West and wild-card races start to separate before the regular season closes. The MVP discussion around Schlittler should also shift with each late-season result.