Even after trading their closer, Ryan Helsley, as well as Steven Matz and Phil Maton, the Cardinals are still within striking distance in the NL Wild Card race. They get the Rockies to begin the week before a series against the scuffling Yankees, so there’s opportunity this week.

Not bad! Unless, of course, your team is hopelessly out of contention and you harbor dreams of your team’s owner spending this coming winter. In that case, you are probably wondering about the pending class of free agents.

Our MLB Power Rankings are back as the Wild Card and playoff races heat up in both the American League and National League.