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Boston Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez earned his eighth win of the season against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing one run on three hits and five walks while striking out five across 5.2 innings. Despite a career-high five free passes, the southpaw limited the damage and has given up only two earned runs over his last 19.2 innings. Suarez carries a 3.27 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 143.1 innings and is slated to face the Guardians next week.
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a two-run single during a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Anthony was responsible for three of the Red Sox's four runs, getting Boston on the board with a first-inning homer off Ian Seymour. It marked the first time this season the 22-year-old slugger recorded three RBIs in a game, bringing his season totals to five home runs and 14 RBIs across 215 plate appearances.
San Francisco Giants infielder Bryce Eldridge was scratched from the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to a head laceration. Eldridge has been swinging a hot bat, posting a .948 OPS with 14 RBI and seven runs scored over 15 games since September 1st, with Brett Harris filling in at first base.
The San Francisco Giants placed starting pitcher Logan Webb on the 15-day injured list with a right middle finger blister, officially ending his 2026 season. Webb finishes the year with an 8-9 record, 4.31 ERA, and 1.17 WHIP across 160.2 innings. His sinker usage dropped to 29.4% amidst a lumpy performance campaign featuring a knee injury stint and multiple physical hurdles. Duncan Davitt was recalled in a corresponding roster move following the decision.
Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez takes the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the New York Yankees. In year three of his four-year contract, Rodriguez is enjoying a stellar renaissance season, holding a 15-6 record, 2.62 ERA (160 ERA+), 3.74 FIP, and 135 strikeouts across 30 starts and 178.1 innings.
Spencer Jones starts in center field and bats sixth for the New York Yankees against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Alongside Cody Bellinger, Jones provides vital left-handed hitting power in a Yankees lineup adjusting to heavy roster reshuffling following Aaron Judge's calf injury.
Heliot Ramos starts in right field and bats third for the New York Yankees against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Following Aaron Judge's placement on the injured list with a right calf strain, Ramos is expected to see the majority of playing time in right field down the stretch for New York.
Amed Rosario starts at third base and bats fifth for the New York Yankees in the series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Yankees utilized Rosario in the middle of a right-heavy batting order designed to counter left-handed starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez.
Paul Goldschmidt leads off and plays first base for the New York Yankees against his former team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, at Chase Field. In a lineup adjusted to feature as many right-handed bats as possible against southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez, Goldschmidt receives a warm welcome back to the venue where he spent the early years of his illustrious career.
Geraldo Perdomo starts at shortstop and bats seventh for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their high-profile weekend series against the New York Yankees at Chase Field, contributing defensively and offensively as Arizona pushes forward in the standings.
Gabriel Moreno starts at catcher and bats fourth for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the New York Yankees. Moreno has firmly established himself as one of the best all-around catchers in Major League Baseball, boasting a stellar 139 wRC+ and 5.0 fWAR while anchoring an elite Arizona lineup.
Cody Bellinger starts in left field and bats third for the New York Yankees against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hitting .276 with a team-high 25 doubles, 16 homers, and 71 RBIs, Bellinger expressed frustration over Aaron Judge's latest injury but voiced full confidence that the Yankees' clubhouse has enough talent to win and beat anybody down the stretch.
Pavin Smith starts at first base and bats sixth for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their series opener against the New York Yankees. Alongside Tim Tawa, Smith is one of two hitters in the Diamondbacks lineup currently below league average for the season by wRC+, but he remains an integral depth piece for Arizona down the stretch.
Lars Nootbaar starts in left field and bats second for the Arizona Diamondbacks in the series opener against the New York Yankees at Chase Field. Nootbaar contributes to an Arizona offense that features multiple 20-home run hitters and stands among the league's best at putting the ball in play, supporting starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez.
Ketel Marte starts at second base for the Arizona Diamondbacks as they host the New York Yankees in a weekend series celebrating the 25th anniversary of their 2001 World Series title. Marte remains a core offensive pillar for Arizona, having surpassed the 20-home run mark on the season while hitting near the top of a formidable Diamondbacks lineup that ranks among the best at putting the ball in play.
SportsLine analyst Matt Severance has spotlighted Nolan Arenado among his top expert recommendations and best bets for MLB home run player props. Arenado remains a key offensive weapon for Arizona, having accumulated over 20 home runs on the year while anchoring the hot corner as the regular season winds down toward the final stretch of action.
Miami Marlins pitcher Pete Fairbanks will undergo surgery to treat thoracic outlet syndrome after landing on the injured list Tuesday with nerve irritation in his right hand. The procedure officially ends his 2026 season and is expected to keep him sidelined for the early portion of the 2027 campaign. A definitive recovery timeline will be established following the operation.
New York Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers is unlikely to pitch before the end of the regular season due to a left forearm flexor strain suffered in late August. Manager Aaron Boone indicated Weathers will throw a side session on Saturday to evaluate his potential availability for the postseason roster. Weathers owns a 3.60 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 25 starts this season, posting a 2.27 ERA over his last seven starts.
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated relief pitcher Edwin Díaz from the injured list on Friday following a monthlong absence due to neck inflammation. Díaz has struggled during an injury-plagued 2026 campaign, posting an 11.85 ERA with 19 strikeouts and 10 walks over 13.2 innings after April elbow surgery. Manager Dave Roberts stated that Díaz must consistently throw quality strikes over the final week to earn a spot on the postseason roster.
Houston Astros veteran shortstop Carlos Correa's attempt to return this season from ankle surgery has officially come to an end. The 31-year-old infielder made the decision after his doctor advised that continuing his recovery push could jeopardize his availability for the start of the 2027 season. Correa will now focus on reaching full health for next year.
