Ugueth Urbina’s mother is kidnapped, the BlueJays are facing elimination, the Mariners clinch a losing season and the rest of the news around the majors.

While pitching depth might carry a team in the regular season, front-line talent is crucial in the playoffs. Aaron examines each contender’s postseason pitching staff for clues about who might be best suited for success in October.

Tim Salmon’s future is in question, the Mariners and Brewers are eliminated from winning the division title, Larry Walker passes Joe DiMaggio on the HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Take a walk with Steve — and another walk, and another, and then one with the bases loaded! — through the league in which the base on balls was king.