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Atlanta Braves prospect Tate Southisene returned to the diamond for the Glendale Desert Dogs after missing time since July 28th due to a hand and wrist injury. In his first game back, Southisene went 0-for-2 with a walk, highlighted by hard contact and a patient eight-pitch plate appearance in his third trip to the plate before being replaced in the sixth inning.
As Seiya Suzuki enters free agency following five productive seasons, Cubs President Jed Hoyer acknowledged the team may look different in 2027. Suzuki expressed deep fondness for Chicago, Wrigley Field, and the fans, though his future remains uncertain. Coming off one of his best overall seasons with a .473 SLG and career highs in runs and walks, he is positioned as one of the top hitting free agents available.
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Josue De Paula drew a dramatic pinch-hit walk in the ninth inning of Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers, marking his second consecutive postseason game with a pinch-walk. The 21-year-old joined Pete Reiser, Mike Davis, and Max Muncy as the only Dodgers to notch two pinch walks in a single postseason.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal absorbed the loss in Game 1 of the NLCS, pointing to a crucial fifth-inning leadoff walk that fueled the Milwaukee Brewers' game-winning rally. Skubal needed 26 pitches in the frame, walking Garrett Mitchell who was subsequently bunted over and scored on a single by Luis Lara, proving decisive in the 2-1 final.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker reached base as the tying run in scoring position during the ninth inning of Game 1 in the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. Tucker drew a two-out walk off Brewers closer Trevor Megill before advancing on another walk, though the Dodgers ultimately fell short 2-1.
Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill picked up the save in Game 1 of the NLCS, locking down a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Megill faced a tense ninth inning, issuing a two-out walk to Kyle Tucker and another to rookie Josue De Paula before escaping the jam to secure the win for Milwaukee.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Rico Garcia enjoyed a career-best campaign in 2026 at age 32, leading all O's relievers with 75 appearances, 67 innings, 19 holds, and 68 strikeouts alongside 10 saves. After oscillating through early dominance and mid-season home run struggles, Garcia adjusted his pitch mix by heavily featuring his curveball and finished strong with 25 consecutive appearances without allowing a home run, cementing his future bullpen value.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes may not be locked into a high-leverage relief role for 2027. After making the Opening Day roster and trying starting roles, Fuentes settled into a multi-inning relief role in May 2026, finishing tenth in innings and fWAR among relievers. Alex Anthopoulos hinted at potential starter usage for 2027 to help reduce external market reliance, though the team could shift him back if needed.
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan is featured in trade analysis after posting a .282 batting average, .382 OBP, and a career-high 13.3% walk rate in 2026 while playing high-caliber defense in center field. Projected to earn around $11-12 million in arbitration, the consistent 3 fWAR performer holds roughly $23 million in trade value. St. Louis Cardinals trade scenarios propose sending catcher Ivan Herrera to Cleveland for Kwan.
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Nestor German posted a 4.08 ERA and 1.325 WHIP in 24 games for Triple-A Norfolk in 2026. The 23-year-old right-hander struck out over a batter per inning and allowed only 10 home runs in 117 frames. Drafted in the 11th round in 2023 out of Seattle University, German is now eligible for the Rule 5 draft, forcing Baltimore to decide whether to add him to their 40-man roster this offseason.
Detroit Tigers top outfield prospect Zyhir Hope has made a solid start to his Arizona Fall League campaign. The 21-year-old left-handed hitting right fielder is batting .294 with a comfortable approach at the plate through his first 22 plate appearances. While the power has not shown up yet, Hope has drawn five walks against six strikeouts. He aims to establish himself among Detroit's young corps as coaching staff revisions take place.
As the Philadelphia Phillies enter the offseason following their postseason exit, third baseman Alec Bohm's upcoming free agency stands out as one of the primary questions facing the franchise. Speculation is growing around where Bohm will ultimately land in free agency and whether he might end up re-signing back in Philadelphia, as the team looks to bridge the talent gap with the league's elite contenders.
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang propelled a 2-1 NLCS Game 1 win over the Dodgers by hitting a game-tying solo home run off Tarik Skubal in the fourth inning. The blast came after late-night cage work with coaches to break an NLDS slump. Turang also made three key defensive plays and drew a fifth-inning walk to load the bases during the game-winning rally. The star infielder's rare opposite-field homer off an elite lefty sanker revived his postseason bat.
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal absorbed his second career postseason defeat in a 2-1 NLCS Game 1 loss to the Brewers. The two-time Cy Young winner allowed two runs on five hits across five innings with seven strikeouts and two walks. Skubal dominated early, striking out six of the first nine batters, but yielded a game-tying solo homer to Brice Turang in the fourth and a decisive leadoff walk in the fifth before exiting early.
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani moved to the cleanup spot in Game 1 of the NLCS, going 1-for-3 with a single, walk, and the team's only run in a 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Hitting off a velocity machine in extra batting practice to combat a slump while dealing with left knee and right arm injuries, Ohtani remains physically compromised with zero extra-base hits in the postseason. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized keeping him focused on staying in the strike zone.
Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski allowed one earned run over 4.1 innings in a 2-1 NLCS Game 1 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The NL Cy Young frontrunner touched 104 mph but battled command issues, throwing 94 pitches while walking three and striking out five. Misiorowski limited damage by inducing crucial inning-ending double plays in the first and second innings before turning the game over to the bullpen.
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is hitting just .053 in the postseason after walking in four plate appearances during a 2-1 Game 1 NLCS loss to Milwaukee. Despite his offensive struggles, manager Dave Roberts confirmed Smith will not be benched for backup Hunter Feduccia, citing his crucial value guiding a pitching staff that has allowed just 10 postseason runs. Roberts is considering moving Smith in the batting order as the catcher works back from a summer neck injury.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman hit a trademark opposite-field single off Jacob Misiorowski in the first inning, but also grounded into a crucial inning-ending double play in the fifth as the Dodgers fell 2-1 to the Brewers. Reflecting on the deflating series opener where the offense went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left nine runners on base, Freeman remained unfazed, stating it is a long series.
Milwaukee Brewers 21-year-old rookie outfielder Luis Lara came through with a pivotal go-ahead RBI single in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the NLCS, driving home Garrett Mitchell to secure a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lara, the youngest player on the roster, focused on pushing the runner across to put Milwaukee ahead for good, earning praise from manager Pat Murphy for his team-first mindset.
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts put together a solid performance with a single in the third and a walk in the fifth during the Dodgers' 2-1 Game 1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Betts noted after the game that the confident Brewers are getting a real taste of postseason experience. Looking ahead, Betts emphasized that the team is already putting the loss behind them to focus on bouncing back in Game 2.
