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Wednesday, September 16

Yovanny Cruz Delivers Impressive Relief Outing for Nationals

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Washington Nationals reliever Yovanny Cruz delivered 1.2 scoreless innings without yielding a walk or strikeout in Tuesday's victory, showcasing a newly added triple-digit sinker alongside his 91-mph slider. After struggling with command and losing confidence in his four-seam fastball in August, Cruz was optioned to Triple-A Rochester to refine his repertoire. The 27-year-old flame-thrower has looked far more controlled and composed since returning to the big leagues.

Zebby Matthews Starts for Twins in Series Finale Versus Yankees

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Minnesota Twins right-hander Zebby Matthews gets the start on Wednesday as Minnesota tries to avoid a series sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees. The young pitcher has experienced an up-and-down stretch in recent outings, following up an eight-plus inning, one-run masterpiece on Aug. 30 with a four-run start against Chicago and a brief appearance in Detroit where he surrendered five runs and four walks in under three innings of work.

Carlos Rodón Leads Yankees in Series Finale Against Minnesota Twins

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New York Yankees starter Carlos Rodón takes the mound Wednesday seeking a series sweep against the Minnesota Twins after the team secured a postseason berth earlier in the week. Rodón comes off one of his finest outings of the season, where he allowed just one run over 6.1 innings with eight strikeouts against the Mets. Delivering a second straight outing of six-plus innings would provide a significant boost as he prepares for postseason action.

Shane Bieber Has Bullpen Session Delayed Again by Blue Jays

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber had his scheduled bullpen session pushed back again to Friday or Saturday as he continues to recover from right shoulder inflammation. Bieber threw on flat ground Tuesday and remains determined to pitch again before the conclusion of the regular season. The veteran starter has been sidelined since Aug. 20, meaning his workload will likely be strictly monitored and limited even if he makes his return next week.

Trey Yesavage Targeted for Return From Injured List This Weekend

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage is on track to be activated from the 15-day injured list as early as Sunday or Monday following a scheduled weekend bullpen session. Despite a shaky rehabilitation appearance with Triple-A Buffalo (allowing two runs in two-thirds of an inning), Toronto plans to bring back the right-hander on a restricted workload to bolster their pitching staff for the wild-card postseason push.

Hunter Brown Debuts New Slider in 10-Strikeout Win for Astros

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Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown struck out 10 batters over five innings of one-run ball in a 4-2 victory against the Kansas City Royals, showcasing a new slider taught by pitching guru Brent Strom. Brown threw 91 pitches, generating 15 swings and misses with his five-pitch mix. He featured his new breaking ball six times during the outing, helping Houston solidify its lead in the AL West division race.

Juan Soto Praises Dodgers Prospect Josue De Paula on Social Media

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New York Mets star outfielder Juan Soto gave a shoutout on Instagram to Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Josue De Paula, calling him "el loco mio" after MLB compared De Paula's batting stance and shuffle to Soto's. The two sluggers share representation with Boras Corporation and both trained at the "El Niche" academy in the Dominican Republic. Soto commended De Paula's impressive plate discipline as the rookie began his MLB career.

Oswaldo Cabrera Designated for Assignment by New York Yankees

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The New York Yankees designated utility player Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment on Wednesday to clear a 40-man roster spot for pitcher Clarke Schmidt's activation from the 60-day injured list. Cabrera appeared in three big-league games this season, going 0-for-9, but posted a .288/.345/.444 line with 19 home runs in 122 Triple-A games. The 27-year-old remains under control through 2028 with one minor league option remaining.

Jacob deGrom Pitches Through Groin Tightness to Keep Rangers in Race

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Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom struck out eight batters over five innings to earn a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox, keeping Texas within one game of AL West-leading Houston. The 38-year-old right-hander (11-9) pitched through mild groin tightness suffered in his previous start. Having explicitly asked to stay in Texas at the trade deadline, deGrom continues to anchor the rotation as the Rangers push for a wild-card spot with 11 games remaining.

Munetaka Murakami Sidelined Against Southpaw in Rubber Match in Cleveland

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Chicago White Sox third baseman Munetaka Murakami was absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's rubber match against the Cleveland Guardians. Murakami's benching comes after he wore the golden sombrero in Tuesday's loss, contributing to a tough recent slump where he is 1-for-19 with 12 strikeouts over his last six games. It marks the second time in three games he has been held out against a left-handed starter, with Miguel Vargas sliding to first and Colson Montgomery playing third.

Chase DeLauter Sits Out Second Consecutive Game Due to Wrist Injury Setback

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Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter remained out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Chicago White Sox after experiencing a setback with his right wrist injury during Monday's game. This marks the second straight contest he has missed. While the Guardians are scheduled for an off day Thursday, the lingering nature of the wrist issue leaves his availability in question for Friday's upcoming series opener against the Athletics.

Matt Shaw Stars Offensively with Two Singles and a Walk in Cubs Loss

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Matt Shaw was the clear offensive star for the Chicago Cubs, turning in a stellar performance by going 2-for-2 with two singles, a walk, and a run scored in a 6--3 defeat against the Atlanta Braves. Despite the Cubs' bullpen struggles yielding multiple home runs late in the contest, Shaw's disciplined plate appearance and high-impact contribution earned him the team's Superhero honors as Chicago battles to maintain its positioning in the tight National League playoff race.

Allan Castro Delivers Game-Winning RBI Single in Extra-Innings Thriller

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Allan Castro continued his clutch season for Triple-A Worcester, driving in the Manfred runner with a two-out single in extra innings to seal a 2-1 victory over the Durham Bulls. While it hasn't been his strongest season from an OPS standpoint, the 23-year-old has established a reputation for big moments, adding another walk-off hit to his resume following a go-ahead home run earlier in the week. His latest heroics kept the WooSox on the winning side of a defensive battle.

Tanner Houck Strikes Out the Side in Strong Rehab Appearance for Worcester

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Tanner Houck made a sharp rehab appearance for Triple-A Worcester, striking out the side in a dominant outing against the Durham Bulls. Houck's strong showing comes as he works his way back, and it is starting to look increasingly likely that he will see major-league innings in a relief capacity for the Boston Red Sox as their magic number dwindles down the stretch of the regular season. His bullpen work helped set the stage for Worcester's eventual 2-1 extra-inning victory.

Franklin Arias Contributes a Knock in Triple-A Worcester's Defensive Battle

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Franklin Arias contributed a hit for the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox during a hard-fought 2-1 extra-inning victory over the Durham Bulls. In a game dominated by strong pitching performances, including a scoreless rehab appearance by Tanner Houck and solid work from starter Jedixson Paez, Arias added a knock to support the WooSox offense before Allan Castro sealed the win with a walk-off single in the bottom of the extra frame to secure another victory for the minor league club.

Bryan Baker Secures Third Win After Perfect Ninth Inning

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Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Bryan Baker picked up his third win of the season after working a perfect ninth inning without a strikeout in a 2-1 victory over the Athletics. Called in with the game tied 1-1, Baker needed just seven pitches to retire the A's 2-3-4 hitters before Junior Caminero won the game with a walk-off solo shot. Baker has allowed runs in only one of his last nine appearances, maintaining a sharp 1.08 ERA during that stretch.

Carter Jensen Ties Royals Franchise Record for Rookie Home Runs

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Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen has tied Bob Hamelin's club record for most home runs by a rookie with 24, while also setting a new franchise rookie mark with 58 extra-base hits. Jensen is batting .232 with an .452 slugging percentage, 62 walks, and a stellar arm behind the plate that has gunned down 35 percent of attempted base stealers, cementing his status as one of the premier rookie hitters in Royals history.

Jacob Misiorowski Shines With Five Scoreless Innings to Clinch Central

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Jacob Misiorowski earned his 15th win of the season, allowing five hits and one walk over five scoreless innings while striking out seven as the Milwaukee Brewers clinched their fourth straight NL Central title with a 5-1 win over the Pirates. Misiorowski is unbeaten in over a month, going 4-0 across his last seven starts with a 2.75 ERA. He is making a strong final push for the NL Cy Young Award ahead of his next scheduled start in Baltimore.

Connelly Early Completes Rehab Start Ahead of Nationals Debut

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Connelly Early completed his first minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Rochester, facing seven batters over one-plus innings while allowing two hits and two walks with two strikeouts. Early flashed 93-94 mph velocity with his fastball and displayed his full six-pitch mix while working through a 35-pitch limit. Nationals officials project Early to make his highly anticipated major-league debut for Washington on September 26th against the Mets.

Jesús Luzardo Placed on Injured List Due to Shoulder Inflammation

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The Philadelphia Phillies have placed left-handed ace Jesús Luzardo on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation. The setback deals a significant blow to the Phillies' rotation as they head toward the final weeks of the regular season and prepare for upcoming postseason play, forcing the club to rely on depth arms to cover meaningful innings in Luzardo's absence.