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My pick is guaranteed to be wrong no matter what, isn't it? Just check my track record. So here goes: In the 2012 World Series, you will see ...

The matchups will be determined by what happens on the field Wednesday. So let's run through the various scenarios.

Tiebreakers and weather could turn the first week of Bud Selig's new October into a logistical nightmare.

The ripple effects of MLB's new postseason format are about to get even more visible and dramatic over the season's final 40 games.

It's that time of year again to find out who are the first half MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Cy Yuks.

What's new? From Albert Pujols in L.A. to the playoffs to Marlins Park in Miami, the 2012 season has a much different look.

The Rangers, Yankees and Padres were among nine teams that helped themselves before the deadline, but the same can't be said for a few other teams.

It's safe to say that the first half of the season was filled with crazy injuries, nutty box-score lines and a fair share of no-hitters.

Relief pitchers, even the great ones, are rarely given serious consideration for Cy Young or MVP. The time has come to establish a new major award.

It's time to bid farewell to another season that was filled with highs, lows and so much in between. With that said, here come the awards.

A swarm of bees at Petco Park. A flock of sea gulls at Progressive Field. A Nat with almost as many homers as his team has wins. Yeah, it's been one bizarre first half, for sure.

From Cy Youngs and Cy Yuks to MVPs and LVPs to some of the stranger moments on the diamond, we look back at the first half of the 2009 season.

From Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, it's time for Jayson Stark to start doling out his annual midseason awards.

Due to a weak free-agent class, many trades could be made at the winter meetings.

From the LVPs to the Cy Yuks to the nutty injuries, it's been a memorable season, writes Jayson Stark. • Who should win?

The Orioles are in danger of making the kind of history nobody wants to make.