With roughly two-thirds of the 2023 MLB regular season in the rear-view mirror, it's becoming clear which storylines will be discussed on a near daily basis over the final month-and-a-half left to be played.
First and foremost is Shohei Ohtani's quest for at least one Triple Crown, as well as the unavoidable speculation about where (and for how much) he will sign in free agency.
Luis Arráez, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson are also having historically great seasons of their own, and a bunch of playoff races are already shaping up to be barn burners.
But at the other end of the spectrum, both New York teams might finish in the basement of their respective divisions, while Oakland remains on track for the worst run differential since the 1800s.