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Iowa Cubs starting pitcher Kohl Franklin picked up the win on Sunday, allowing one run on two hits over five strong innings in a 2-1 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens. After giving up a double and single to open the game, Franklin settled down, permitting only one sac fly and one walk the rest of the way. He struck out five batters to complete a dominant outing.
Iowa Cubs left fielder Jordan Nwogu hit a decisive two-run home run in the second inning of Sunday's 2-1 win against the Toledo Mud Hens. The blast was Nwogu's third home run for Iowa and fourth overall this season. Nwogu finished 1-for-3 at the plate while also making an impact defensively in left field with a sliding catch to help preserve the minor league victory.
The San Francisco Giants placed first baseman/designated hitter Rafael Devers on the 60-day injured list due to a season-ending core muscle injury. Devers played through the issue all year and is meeting with a specialist in Philadelphia, with surgery scheduled for Tuesday if recommended. Devers ends his 2026 campaign batting .258 with an .865 OPS, 37 home runs, and 98 RBIs in 148 games (633 plate appearances).
Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander is working toward a potential final career start on Sept. 26 against the Pirates as part of a two-day celebration honoring his career. The 43-year-old former ace, who announced he will retire after the 2026 season, has been limited to one start this year due to left hip inflammation and a strained left hamstring. He threw a live bullpen session Saturday and faces simulated games next.
The New York Mets are promoting top prospect Jefferson Rojas to Triple-A Syracuse following his impressive stint with Double-A Binghamton. In 29 games for Binghamton, the 21-year-old infielder slashed .280/.336/.593 with nine home runs and 29 RBIs. Acquired from the Chicago Cubs on August 3 in the Clay Holmes trade, Rojas hit 15 home runs across 91 games in Double-A Knoxville earlier this season and is positioned for a potential 2027 MLB debut.
New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty returned to the lineup at second base Sunday after missing two games with left knee pain, providing the team's only hit in a 2-0 loss to the Yankees. Baty launched a double off the right field fence to break up Cam Schlittler's hitless bid in the fifth inning. Over his past 15 games, Baty has posted a robust 1.101 OPS, bringing a bright spot to the Mets' lineup as he returned to full action.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman will sit out Monday against the Reds as he continues to battle severe right knee patellar tendonitis. Freeman is in a 1-for-18 slump at the plate and committed a costly errant throw during Sunday's 6-4 walk-off loss to Miami. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged Freeman is clearly hampered defensively and in the box, though the team is avoiding an injured list stint for now.
San Diego Padres veteran right-hander Nick Pivetta took the mound on Sunday for the series finale against the San Francisco Giants, marking his sixth start of the 2026 season. The 33-year-old entered the game with a 2-2 record, a 3.43 ERA, a 1.48 FIP, and 26 strikeouts across 21 innings. In his previous outing, Pivetta tossed five scoreless innings against the Washington Nationals in his first start since returning from a five-month IL stint.
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 3-for-5 with an RBI single and a two-run home run during Sunday's 9-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Olson tied the game in the seventh with his single before launching his 39th homer of the year in the ninth. He is now one long ball away from his second career 40-homer season, bringing his year totals to an .831 OPS and 85 RBI in 650 plate appearances.
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe earned his second win of the season after pitching a career-high 6.1 innings in an 8-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Jobe surrendered just one run on three hits and one walk while fanning a career-best eight batters. The strong performance lowered his season ERA to 3.89 with a 1.27 WHIP and 34 strikeouts across 34.2 total innings pitched for Detroit.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI in an 8-1 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Greene hit his 20th home run of the season in the first inning to put Detroit ahead early. Since returning from the injured list at the start of the month, Greene has posted a .378 batting average, 1.217 OPS, four home runs, and 17 RBI over his last 11 games.
Baltimore Orioles southpaw Trevor Rogers took the loss after allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk over six innings in an 8-1 defeat to the Toronto Blue Jays. Rogers held Toronto to one run through four innings before giving up consecutive home runs to George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero, and Kazuma Okamoto in the fifth. Rogers now holds a 10-10 record with a 4.22 ERA across 157.2 innings.
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Kazuma Okamoto went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in an 8-1 victory against the Baltimore Orioles. Okamoto launched his 32nd home run of the season in the fifth inning as part of back-to-back-to-back blasts off Trevor Rogers. The rookie infielder has hit four home runs over his last six games and sits three home runs shy of the top 10 rookie season totals.
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a key defensive play in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Amaya launched his sixth home run of the season in the fifth inning to give Chicago a temporary 2-1 lead. Earlier in the game, he made a sharp defensive throw to cut down Oneil Cruz at third base. The Cubs were unable to hold the lead despite his efforts.
Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd took a no-decision turned loss in Sunday's 4-3 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates despite striking out Ryan O'Hearn and leaving with a lead in the sixth. Reliever Aaron Civale allowed both inherited runners to score, marking the third straight start where Boyd departed with runners on base that subsequently scored. Boyd now sits at an 8-4 record on the season.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a three-run double in an 8-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Springer launched a solo shot off Trevor Rogers in the fifth inning as part of back-to-back-to-back homers and added a bases-clearing double in the eighth. Springer has logged multi-hit games in three straight outings and holds a .740 OPS on the year.
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Chase Burns did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks over three innings with five strikeouts in a series finale against Milwaukee. Burns was limited to 56 pitches as Cincinnati continues to strictly manage his workload down the stretch. On the season, Burns owns a 2.80 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 181 strikeouts across 151.1 innings over 28 starts.
Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan (6-10) suffered his fifth consecutive loss Sunday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk across four innings against the Cleveland Guardians. Ryan threw 84 pitches, giving up solo home runs to Steven Kwan and Jo Adell. Returning recently from a month-long stint on the injured list, Ryan now holds a 3.84 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 146 strikeouts over 133.2 innings in 25 starts this season.
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez threw an immaculate inning on Friday, joining a short list of MLB pitchers to accomplish the feat during the 2026 season. Martinez's nine-pitch, three-strikeout frame was highlighted following Boston Red Sox starter Payton Tolle's immaculate inning on Sunday. Martinez is one of five pitchers to toss an immaculate inning this year, alongside Tolle, Michael Soroka, Gavin Williams, and Taj Bradley.
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease (11-5) earned the win Sunday against Baltimore, allowing one run on four hits and five walks while striking out nine over five innings. Cease escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the first inning by striking out three consecutive batters. He lowered his ERA to 2.38 and increased his strikeout total to 236 over 166.1 innings, tying him for the major league lead.
