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Wednesday, September 16

Cody Bellinger Continues Offensive Surge With Three Hits and Homer

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New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger continued his blistering offensive stretch by going 3-for-5 with a walk, run, and stolen base in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Twins, following a 3-for-4 performance with a two-run homer on Tuesday. Bellinger is finishing September on a tear, batting .390 with four homers and 12 RBI over 14 contests this month. Over his past 17 games, the All-Star is slashing .377/.380/.594 with seven extra-base hits and 12 RBI for New York.

David Bednar Suffers Fourth Blown Save in Extra-Innings Loss to Twins

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New York Yankees closer David Bednar was charged with his fourth blown save of the season during Wednesday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Minnesota Twins. Bednar pitched two innings, allowing two unearned runs on three hits with two strikeouts and no walks while failing to protect one-run leads in both the 10th and 11th frames. The outing snapped his streak of seven consecutive save conversions, though he maintains a 2.45 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over his last 13 appearances.

Louis Varland Secures 34th Save in Blue Jays Win Over Tigers

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Louis Varland earned his 34th save of the season in Wednesday's 5-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers, striking out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning. Called upon after Spencer Miles surrendered a single and a walk to open the frame, Varland rebounded from a blown save against Detroit in his previous outing. The closer lowered his season ERA to 1.30 with a 1.00 WHIP and a 95:22 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 76 innings.

Cristian Javier Takes Mound for Astros Against Royals on Wednesday

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Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier started Wednesday's middle game against the Kansas City Royals at Daikin Park, trying to pitch the club to back-to-back wins. Making his 11th start and 16th appearance of the year, Javier entered the contest pitching well over his recent outings, having surrendered just two runs on four hits across 11.0 innings in his last two starts with 13 strikeouts, bringing his total to 30 strikeouts over his last 23.1 frames.

Sal Stewart Holds Lead in National League Rookie of the Year Race

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Cincinnati Reds slugger Sal Stewart holds the lead in a competitive National League Rookie of the Year race with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season. Stewart remains at the forefront of the rookie award conversation following an impressive campaign in the middle of the Reds' batting order. Challengers like St. Louis Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt are making late pushes upon returning from the injured list, but Stewart's production keeps him in the driver's seat.

Blake Treinen Replaces Injured Blake Snell in Dodgers Game vs. Reds

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Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen took over on the mound in the second inning of Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Treinen entered the contest in relief of starter Blake Snell, who was forced to exit after throwing 19 pitches in a scoreless first frame due to left groin tightness. Treinen's appearance came in a scoreless game as the Dodgers bullpen was pressed into early duty due to unexpected pitching injuries.

Cade Smith Locks Down 37th Save in Guardians Victory Over White Sox

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Cleveland Guardians reliever Cade Smith recorded his 37th save of the season in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox, striking out two batters over 1.1 perfect innings. Brought in after Erik Sabrowski walked two in the eighth to bring the tying run to the plate, Smith retired Sam Antonacci to end the threat before dominating the ninth. Smith has not blown a save in over a month, posting a 1.10 ERA and 25:4 K:BB across his last 16.1 innings spanning 15 appearances.

Parker Messick Earns 12th Win in Guardians Victory Over White Sox

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Cleveland Guardians southpaw Parker Messick picked up his 12th win Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits over six innings in a 6-3 victory over the White Sox. He struck out eight without issuing a walk, throwing 62 of 86 pitches for strikes. The quality start was his 14th of the year, helping Cleveland claim first place in the AL Central for the first time since July 4. Messick has posted a 2.21 ERA over his last 77.1 innings and will make his next start in Boston.

Mike Burrows Set to Restart Minor League Rehab Assignment This Weekend

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Houston Astros right-hander Mike Burrows will restart his rehab assignment and pitch three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land this weekend, manager Joe Espada announced. Sidelined since July 7 due to right elbow neuritis, Burrows was previously shut down from a rehab stint because of right shoulder inflammation, during which he threw 20 pitches off a mound Sunday. Espada indicated Burrows could rejoin the Astros' pitching staff before the regular season concludes if his weekend outing goes well.

Steven Okert Awaits Doctor's Appointment After Throwing Progression

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Houston Astros left-hander Steven Okert, on the injured list since Sept. 1 with a right hamstring strain, has been playing catch and began a throwing progression at the team's Florida complex. Manager Joe Espada announced that Okert has a doctor's appointment Thursday to determine his next steps. Okert has posted a 2.13 ERA across 68 appearances, establishing himself as one of Espada's most trusted bullpen arms during a strong campaign for the Astros' relief corps this season.

Jackson Holliday Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Left Wrist Inflammation

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Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday was placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation, retroactive to Tuesday. Manager Craig Albernaz noted the young infielder was banged up before the team made the official IL move. Holliday will be eligible to return before Baltimore's final series against the Yankees. Jeremiah Jackson takes over primary second base duties, while Jose Barrero joins the club from Triple-A for infield depth.

Andrew Abbott Scheduled to Face Blake Snell and Los Angeles Dodgers

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Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott takes the hill at Great American Ball Park to face two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Abbott looks to recapture his rhythm and finish the 2026 regular season on a strong note as the Reds host the Dodgers in a high-profile matchup.

Max Scherzer Delivers Gem as Toronto Blue Jays Stave Off Sweep

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Toronto Blue Jays veteran ace Max Scherzer delivered a strong outing, pitching five innings and allowing just one run on three hits with three strikeouts to help defeat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 and stave off a series sweep. Scherzer's performance brought his career strikeout total to 9,543, moving him just 11 shy of Jason Verlander. The victory halted a six-game winning streak for Detroit and kept Toronto's crucial postseason push on track in the final stretch.

Jake Bennett Starts for Boston Red Sox to Even Series Against Angels

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Bennett takes the ball for a crucial matchup against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field as Boston looks to bounce back and cut deeper into its postseason magic number. Bennett aims to rebound from a rocky previous outing where he surrendered six earned runs against the Los Angeles Angels, squaring off against Rangers lefty Mackenzie Gore.

Carlos Correa Officially Shut Down for Remainder of 2026 Season

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Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa will not return to the active lineup for the remainder of the 2026 season. After undergoing ankle surgery in May, Correa attempted an accelerated recovery and rehabbed at the Florida complex, but experienced renewed soreness in his surgically repaired ankle during the ramp-up process. Team officials opted to shut him down to avoid further risk, leaving the veteran to watch from the sidelines as Houston fights in the AL West race.

Petey Halpin Delivers Go-Ahead Three-Run Homer to Spark Guardians Victory

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Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Petey Halpin powered his team to a 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox by launching a go-ahead, 412-foot three-run home run off lefty Sean Newcomb in the sixth inning. Getting the start in center field due to teammate injuries, Halpin collected his fourth home run of the year, overcoming a slow career start against southpaws to secure the decisive blow and cap off an explosive multi-hit performance.

Nick Martinez Celebrates Playoff Clinch Ahead of Final Season Stretch

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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez celebrated the team securing a postseason berth following a recent victory over the Houston Astros at Tropicana Field. As the regular season winds down, Martinez remains an integral part of the organization's pitching staff as they prepare for deep October competition and solidify their standing atop the division race.

Xzavion Curry Recalled by Mets as Pitching Staff Suffers Injury Blows

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The New York Mets recalled right-hander Xzavion Curry and Jefry Yan from Triple-A Syracuse while placing pitchers Robert Stock and Daniel Duarte on the 15-day injured list. Curry, who holds a 3.44 ERA in 18.1 innings for the club, is slated to step directly into the starting rotation to take over for the sidelined Stock in the upcoming series finale against the Baltimore Orioles.

Roki Sasaki Tosses 48-Pitch Live Bullpen Session on Wednesday

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Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki tossed 48 pitches during a live bullpen session Wednesday, operating in lieu of a scheduled start against the Reds. Manager Dave Roberts reported that the session went well. The team will now decide whether Sasaki returns to action as a starter or reliever for the remainder of the regular season. He figures to primarily pitch out of the bullpen during the upcoming playoffs, though he remains an option to start if injuries open a spot.

Kyle Bradish Diagnosed With Sports Hernia and Ruled Out

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Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish was diagnosed with a sports hernia Wednesday, as reported by Jake Rill of MLB.com. The Orioles placed Bradish on the injured list Sunday with an abdominal issue, ruling him out for the remainder of the regular season. Manager Craig Albernaz stated that the 30-year-old is exploring all options, but he will likely not be available to pitch in the postseason if Baltimore secures a wild-card berth due to the official sports hernia diagnosis.