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Tuesday, September 15

Mitch Voit Goes Viral as AI Lookalike and Wins Mets Award

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Mitch Voit turned heads at Citi Field after a video of his media availability went viral as users joked he looked like an AI-generated Disney prince. Honored as the Mets’ Development Player of the Year, the 2025 38th overall draft pick hit .273 with 13 home runs, 59 RBIs, and 45 stolen bases between Single-A and Double-A. From May 24 through the end of the minor league season, Voit batted .300 with an .866 OPS and appeared in Queens to accept his award.

Miguel Vargas Drives in Three Runs to Continue Career Year

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Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas went 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly and a two-run single during Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Guardians, bringing his total to five RBI over his last two games. Vargas has now driven in at least three runs in 10 games this season during a career-best campaign. Across 658 plate appearances, he ranks second in the AL with 98 runs scored, sixth with 31 home runs, and 11th with 84 RBI while posting an .833 OPS.

Coby Mayo Hits Game-Winning Inside-the-Park HR in 11th Inning

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Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Coby Mayo launched a game-winning 410-foot three-run inside-the-park home run in the top of the 11th inning to power Baltimore to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets. Mayo drove a cutter deep to center field that escaped the reach of the outfielder, breaking a tie and securing the extra-inning win. Mayo finished the night 1-for-5 with three RBI as the Orioles recorded four total home runs.

Brayan Rocchio Delivers Walk-Off Double to Lift Guardians Over White Sox

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Cleveland Guardians infielder Brayan Rocchio delivered a dramatic 100.9 mph, two-out, two-strike walk-off two-run double down the left field line in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat the Chicago White Sox 7-6. Earlier in the contest, Rocchio scored a key run in the fifth inning following a flubbed pickoff attempt. The clutch victory keeps Cleveland in intense contention for the AL Central pennant as they chase Chicago down the stretch.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Throws Seven Scoreless Innings in Dodgers Victory

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed a one-hit masterpiece over seven scoreless innings, striking out seven in a 4-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that brought Los Angeles to the cusp of the NL West title. After walking his first two batters, Yamamoto retired 21 of his final 22 hitters for his third straight start of seven-plus innings. The Cy Young contender improved to 14-8 with a 2.62 ERA, showcasing vintage postseason form ahead of October.

Cade Smith Collects Sixth Win With Scoreless Relief Outing

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Cleveland Guardians reliever Cade Smith collected his sixth win of the season (6-1) after striking out one batter across 1.2 scoreless innings during Tuesday's 7-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Smith needed just 16 pitches to retire five batters, holding the deficit until Cleveland's ninth-inning walk-off. Smith has earned the win in three of his last five outings, maintaining a 2.13 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 36 saves over 67.2 innings.

Travis Bazzana Goes Deep Twice in Guardians Victory Over White Sox

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Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs to power Cleveland to a 7-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Bazzana opened the scoring with a solo shot in the first inning before adding another homer in the sixth. It marks his second multi-homer performance of the season, extending a hot 10-game stretch where he has batted .441 with five home runs, 14 RBI, and 10 runs scored for the Guardians.

Freddie Freeman Snaps Slump with Three Hits Amid Knee Soreness

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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman snapped out of a 3-for-30 slump with a three-hit performance Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Dealing with right knee patellar tendinitis that caused him to miss three recent games, Freeman made a swing adjustment to get his front foot down earlier. The veteran bargained with manager Dave Roberts to play again Wednesday, avoiding an injured list stint as Los Angeles manages him day-to-day.

Shohei Ohtani Takes Swings Off Tee as Dodgers Target Return

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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani resumed hitting activities by taking swings off a tee, progressing well after landing on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 8 with right biceps inflammation and left knee issues. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Ohtani felt good during the session and remains on track for a return before the regular season ends. While shut down from pitching in 2026, Ohtani is eligible to return as early as Sept. 23.

Alec Burleson Smokes 23rd Home Run of Season in Loss to Giants

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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 10-3 loss against the San Francisco Giants. Burleson launched a 376-foot shot off Blade Tidwell into the right-field bullpen in the first inning for his 23rd homer and league-leading 111th RBI of the season. Over his last seven games, the 27-year-old slugger is slashing .350/.519/.600 with one home run and seven RBI.

Hunter Brown Fans 10 Royals Over Five Inning Outing in Astros Victory

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Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown earned the win Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals, allowing one run on two hits and three walks while tying his season high with 10 strikeouts over five innings. Brown bounced back from a prior rocky start to improve to 6-3 on the season with a 3.43 ERA and 110 strikeouts across 97 innings. The Astros ace remains crucial to Houston's push for the AL West title.

Andre Pallante Struggles in Heavy Loss to Giants at Busch Stadium

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante endured a rough outing, surrendering six earned runs on eight hits over five innings in a 10-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Pallante was hit hard early, allowing a monster 461-foot two-run homer in the first inning and four runs in a turbulent third inning. The right-hander walked two and struck out two as his season record and ERA suffered.

Bryce Eldridge Smashes 461-Foot Home Run in Giants Victory

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San Francisco Giants prospect Bryce Eldridge ignited a 10-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals by launching a two-run home run in the first inning. Eldridge crushed a slider 461 feet into the right-field stands at 112 mph, marking the longest home run at Busch Stadium this season. He later walked and scored in the fourth inning before adding an RBI double in the eighth during San Francisco's offensive rout.

Yordan Alvarez Launches 39th Home Run of Season in Astros Victory

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Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks in Tuesday's 4-2 victory against the Kansas City Royals. The blast was his team-leading 39th home run of the campaign, breaking a recent homer drought despite reaching base safely in 11 of his past 12 games. Alvarez is now batting .310/.429/.594 with 39 home runs and 98 RBI across 643 plate appearances this season.

Vinnie Pasquantino Launches Solo Home Run in Royals Loss to Astros

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Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Pasquantino took Astros starter Hunter Brown deep in the sixth inning to bring Kansas City within two runs, marking his third home run over his last 10 games. On the season, the 28-year-old is slashing .240/.327/.391 with 12 home runs and 49 RBI over 441 plate appearances.

Kodai Senga Blown Save Leads to Mets Loss Against Orioles

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New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles after pitching the previous night. Senga surrendered a game-tying solo home run to former teammate Pete Alonso on a 2-0 hanging forkball. Senga rebounded to strike out the next two batters to send the game into extra innings, but the Mets ultimately fell 7-5 in 11 innings to conclude the contest at Citi Field.

Josh Hader Converts 26th Consecutive Save Opportunity for Astros

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Houston Astros closer Josh Hader pitched a clean ninth inning to earn his 26th save of the season in a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Hader allowed just one hit while throwing 10 of 13 pitches for strikes, remaining a perfect 26-for-26 on save chances this year. The 32-year-old left-hander holds a dominant 0.85 ERA, 0.66 WHIP, and 55:11 K:BB ratio over 42.1 innings pitched for Houston.

Josue De Paula Elevated to Dodgers Leadoff Spot as Hype Builds

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Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Josue De Paula made his first start as the leadoff hitter on Tuesday, going 0-for-5 as the designated hitter against Cincinnati. The 21-year-old, who drew comparisons to Juan Soto for his plate discipline and stance, has reached base safely in half of his 14 plate appearances since his call-up straight from Double-A. De Paula already has a double and three-run home run on the season.

Jacob Misiorowski Gem Clinches NL Central Title for Milwaukee Brewers

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Milwaukee Brewers rookie ace Jacob Misiorowski struck out seven over five shutout innings to lead a 5-1 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, helping Milwaukee clinch the NL Central title. Misiorowski improved his Cy Young candidacy to a 14-5 record, 1.95 ERA, 2.24 FIP, and 236 strikeouts over 161 1/3 innings while holding hitters to a .156 average. Milwaukee is now 17-4 in his starts since May, winning six straight.

Max Fried Pitches Seven-Inning Gem in Yankees Victory Over Twins

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New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried completed his longest outing since April, allowing just one run on six hits with six strikeouts over seven innings in an 8-1 victory against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Fried bounced back strong from a short 3.1-inning start against Colorado to improve his season numbers to a 2.73 ERA. The impressive start provided a boost to the Yankees as they continue building his workload.