AL East turning into a dogfight, Tarik Skubal’s emotional Detroit return & Pete Crow-Armstrong pulling away in MVP race

On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan try to figure out who will get into the postseason from the AL East, talk about Tarik Skubal’s return to Detroit and wonder if PCA just solidified his first-ever NL MVP title.

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox.You’re never too old. That’s the lesson to take away from Max Scherzer’s brilliance, Justin Verlander’s bid to return and Sammy Sosa’s ability to live vicariously through Pete Crow-Armstrong. Even

This is a very impressive feat of history for PCA to accomplish this August.

Pete Crow-Armstrong strengthens his case as a potential 2027 Fantasy No. 1 pick, while several veteran pitchers continue to fade

Home runs sink the Chicago Cubs in a 7-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds — despite Pete Crow-Armstrong’s pair  Chicago Tribune

As hot as Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is, it’s easy to forget how cold he was. Through 50 games, Crow-Armstrong was hitting .225 with an OPS of .659. He had five home runs and 20 RBI. The Cubs were halfway through what became a 10-game losing streak, and manager Craig Counsell was looking for answers. After

Important Update on Sunday's Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Game  Sports Illustrated

Sammy Sosa predicted Pete Crow-Armstrong would hit three home runs at Wrigley Field, and the Chicago Cubs star delivered in a stunning 17-5 win.

Pete Crow-Armstrong turned two pregame conversations with Sammy Sosa into one of the best days of his career.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong blasts 3 homers, drives in 6 to thrash Reds  Reuters

Pete Crow-Armstrong homers 3 times as the Chicago Cubs pound the Cincinnati Reds 17-5  Toronto Star

Pete Crow-Armstrong homered three times and drove in six runs, helping the Cubs beat Sal Stewart and the Cincinnati Reds 17-5

Dave Roberts spoils Tarik Skubal's emotional return to Detroit and potentially pushes away Dodgers pitcher  MARCA

Tarik Skubal shed tears, pitching in Detroit for 1st time since Tigers traded him to Dodgers  AP News

Dodgers' Skubal shines, tears up in emotional return to Detroit  ESPN

Tarik Skubal is returning to Comerica Park for the first time since the Detroit Tigers traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Pete Crow-Armstrong livid at umpiring crew after Cubs loss to Diamondbacks  USA Today