- Star power and rising stars headline the wild‑card: Pete Crow‑Armstrong, Fernando Tatis Jr., Yordan Álvarez and youngsters like 20‑year‑old Ethan Salas could all swing series outcomes.
- Big narrative is offense vs. pitching and health — bullpens, rotation depth (Luzardo, Sale, Hunter Brown) and timely hitting will decide most matchups.
- Picks to advance: Padres, Phillies, Yankees and Astros — good fodder for a “who ya got?” debate.
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