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Wednesday, September 16

José Ramírez Breaks Out With Two Extra-Base Hits in Guardians Win

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Cleveland Guardians star third baseman José Ramírez showed vital signs of an offensive turnaround during Wednesday's victory over the Chicago White Sox, recording two hard-hit doubles. Ramírez had been enduring a deep September slump, hitting just .113 without an extra-base hit through his first 13 games of the month following his return from a hamate injury. His multi-hit performance provided a crucial boost as Cleveland took over first place in the AL Central.

Brayan Rocchio Lifts Guardians to Division Lead With Fourth Walk-Off

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Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio delivered his major-league-leading fourth walk-off hit of the season on Tuesday, launching a two-run double in the ninth inning against White Sox reliever Grant Taylor for a 7-6 victory. It marked the seventh walk-off hit of Rocchio's 426-game career. His late-inning heroics helped propel the Guardians past Chicago to reclaim sole possession of first place in the AL Central for the first time since early July.

Tommy Pham Talks Way Off IL and Hits Go-Ahead Three-Run Home Run

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Chicago White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham made a dramatic debut on Wednesday, launching a go-ahead three-run home run in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians. After missing time on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain, the 38-year-old veteran successfully lobbied general manager Chris Getz in an elevator to enter the starting lineup. The homer came in his third at-bat after previously grounding out and striking out against Parker Messick.

Daniel Duarte Lands on Injured List With Season-Ending Hamstring Strain

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New York Mets reliever Daniel Duarte was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain sustained while trying to cover home plate on a wild pitch. The injury officially concludes Duarte's stellar 2026 campaign, in which he served as a reliable late-inning bullpen anchor, pitching to a 2.12 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 30 strikeouts across 24 appearances and 29.2 innings. Left-hander Jefry Yan was called up to take his spot.

Logan Henderson Takes Mound for Brewers in 17th Start of Season

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Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson made his 17th start of the season on Wednesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. In his first full major league campaign, Henderson has compiled a 10-3 record with a stellar 2.34 ERA. In his previous outing against Pittsburgh on August 4, he earned a victory after allowing two runs over six innings, and he comes off a solid five-inning effort in an 8-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on August 9.

Jared Jones Makes 19th Start for Pirates After Scoreless September

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Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones made his 19th start of the season on Wednesday against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park. Jones entered the outing on an impressive run in September, having thrown 13 consecutive scoreless innings across his previous starts, including a seven-inning, one-hit victory over the White Sox on August 10. Overall on the year, Jones carries a 4-6 record, 4.10 ERA, and looks to avenge an August 4 loss to Milwaukee.

Garrett Mitchell Scratched From Lineup Due to Left Neck Tightness

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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell was a late scratch from Wednesday's starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates after experiencing left neck tightness. In his absence, Luis Lara stepped in to start in center field and bat seventh for Milwaukee. Mitchell is scheduled to undergo additional medical tests to evaluate the severity of the neck injury and determine if he will be healthy enough to return for Thursday's series finale against Pittsburgh.

Drake Baldwin Serves as DH for Braves Against Left-Hander Shota Imanaga

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Atlanta Braves rookie Drake Baldwin was inserted into the starting lineup as the designated hitter for Wednesday's series finale against Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga. Baldwin enters the matchup with strong career success against Imanaga, having posted a 1.333 OPS with one home run across six previous at-bats against the southpaw. The Braves hope Baldwin's bat can help spark an offense that has dropped to 16th in run production since September began.

Sean Murphy Starts at Catcher as Braves Pursue Playoff Spot

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Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy returned to the starting lineup behind the plate for Wednesday night's series finale against the Chicago Cubs. The Braves offense aims to regain its early-season momentum after dropping to 16th in MLB scoring since the start of September despite ranking eighth overall on the year. Murphy and the Braves look to secure a postseason berth and narrow their magic number against Cubs starter Shota Imanaga while capitalizing on Chicago's bullpen.

Eduardo Quintero Named Midwest League All-Star After Dominant Year

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Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Eduardo Quintero earned Midwest League All-Star honors following a standout season with the High-A Great Lakes Loons. Quintero led the league in on-base percentage (.445), batting average (.309), and runs scored (107), while finishing second in OPS (.940) and doubles (28). He slashed .309/.445/.495 with 88 walks and 44 stolen bases over 111 games before earning a late-season promotion to Double-A Tulsa alongside teammate Charles Davalan.

Emil Morales Earns Midwest League All-Star Honors With Great Lakes

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Los Angeles Dodgers 19-year-old prospect Emil Morales was named to the Midwest League All-Star team following an impressive stint at shortstop for High-A Great Lakes. After beginning the season with Class-A Ontario and earning a promotion in May, Morales batted .281/.380/.534 across 81 games with the Loons. The teenage infielder collected 20 home runs and 19 doubles during his High-A tenure, cementing his status as one of the top emerging young talents in the Dodgers system.

Charles Davalan Named Midwest League MVP After Stellar High-A Season

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Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Charles Davalan was named the Midwest League MVP on Wednesday following an exceptional campaign with the High-A Great Lakes Loons. The 22-year-old led the league in hits (128), doubles (29), extra-base hits (56), and total bases (235), while finishing third in home runs (24) and posting a .292/.402/.535 slash line with a 140 wRC+ in 115 games. Davalan was also selected to the league All-Star team and promoted to Double-A Tulsa.

Chris Sale Has Next Scheduled Start Pushed Back to Next Week

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Atlanta Braves veteran southpaw Chris Sale will have his next starting turn pushed back to next week's series against the Cincinnati Reds, allowing extra rest as prospect JR Ritchie takes a turn. Sale was initially slated to pitch during this weekend's series against the Houston Astros. Over his last nine outings, Sale has been dominant, logging a quality start in each while posting a 5-3 record, 2.14 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and a 73:6 K:BB over 59.0 innings pitched.

Hunter Goodman Remains Out of Lineup Due to Lingering Thumb Issue

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Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman remained sidelined for Wednesday's matchup against the San Diego Padres as he continues to deal with a thumb injury. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed that Goodman is considered day-to-day, though he has now missed two consecutive games and three of Colorado's last four contests overall. It remains unclear when he initially sustained the injury. Braxton Fulford started at catcher and batted eighth in his place on Wednesday.

Jarren Duran Out of Starting Lineup Against Southpaw MacKenzie Gore

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Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was left out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Texas Rangers and southpaw MacKenzie Gore. Duran has struggled significantly at the plate down the stretch, slashing just .171/.227/.268 in September to bring his full-season line down to .204/.261/.361. Despite sitting just one steal shy of a 20-20 campaign, Duran's playing time against left-handed pitching appears set to remain limited for the rest of the year.

Joshua Baez Exits Game Early Due to Left Side Tightness

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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez was removed prior to extra innings in Wednesday's contest against the San Francisco Giants due to left side tightness. Baez popped out in the bottom of the eighth inning and finished the day hitless in four plate appearances before exiting. The Cardinals are currently considering the outfielder day-to-day for the time being, though it remains unclear whether he will be sent for further imaging tests to determine severity.

Jac Caglianone Out of Royals' Lineup Amid Recent Injury Return

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Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone was left out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. Caglianone recently missed six straight games due to a left elbow flexor strain before returning to action Sunday. Since returning, he has gone 0-for-6 with five strikeouts, suggesting he may still be dealing with lingering effects from the elbow injury.

Cooper Pratt Returns to Milwaukee Brewers Lineup Following Illness

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Milwaukee Brewers rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt returned to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting ninth. Pratt was sidelined for Tuesday's contest due to an illness but recovered after one day. Through his first 64 major league games, the rookie is slashing .273/.341/.369 with three home runs and 13 stolen bases.

Kris Bubic Activated Off 60-Day Injured List by Dodgers

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The Los Angeles Dodgers activated left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic off the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. Acquired from the Kansas City Royals at the August 3 trade deadline, Bubic had been sidelined since mid-May with elbow and shoulder soreness. He made six rehab appearances for Triple-A Oklahoma City, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings with nine strikeouts. Outfielder Ryan Ward was designated for assignment to clear a 40-man spot.

Paul Gervase Optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City by Dodgers

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Paul Gervase was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday to open an active roster spot for left-hander Kris Bubic. Gervase had just been called up on Monday but did not make an appearance over the last two games, as starters Tarik Skubal and Yoshinobu Yamamoto both delivered seven scoreless innings.