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MLB playoff X-factors: One player who could swing October for every contender

Published by USA TODAY Sports on September 24, 2026 at 10:12 AM ET

MLB playoff teams rely on key X-factors like Aaron Judge and Garrett Crochet to swing their postseason series. Which X-factor will win a World Series?

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MLB playoff X-factors: One player who could swing October for every contender

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