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Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brock Stewart was pressed into emergency action Saturday during a 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants, entering to pitch the seventh inning without warming up in the bullpen beforehand. Stewart was granted extra warm-up pitches on the mound after scheduled reliever Blake Treinen suffered a sudden shoulder injury, helping Los Angeles secure its 99th victory of the 2026 season.
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen suffered a season-ending shoulder injury while warming up in the bullpen Saturday during a 4-3 win over the Giants. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the 38-year-old right-hander will undergo imaging and be placed on the injured list, removing him from postseason contention. Treinen posted a 3.64 ERA across 36 games this season after previously missing ten weeks with elbow inflammation.
The Milwaukee Brewers named outfielder Christian Yelich the first official team captain in franchise history on Saturday. Yelich requested that Hall of Famer Robin Yount approve the honor before accepting the title and donning the 'C' patch on his jersey. The 34-year-old former NL MVP has played 1,089 games for Milwaukee since 2018 and will lead the NL Central champion Brewers into the postseason as the National League's No. 1 seed.
Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander made the final start of his 21-season career Saturday, pitching 5.1 innings with six strikeouts while allowing two runs in a 4-3 win against Pittsburgh. In an emotional moment, his 7-year-old daughter Genevieve was summoned onto the mound by manager A.J. Hinch to escort him off the field. Verlander retires eighth all-time with 3,560 strikeouts, 266 wins, a 3.33 ERA, and three Cy Youngs.
Austin Wells is set to handle primary catching duties for the New York Yankees throughout the postseason after orchestrating a dramatic midseason turnaround. After struggling through early August with a .161 batting average, a 15-day IL stint in June for cervical headaches allowed Wells to tweak his swing. Since August 3, he has started 42 of 47 games while posting a .785 OPS, proving his durability and regaining his form ahead of Game 1 against the Boston Red Sox.
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson is not playing Saturday against Philadelphia and is unlikely to play in Sunday's regular-season finale after fouling a ball off his right foot on Friday. While Simpson noted his foot is only slightly sore, Tampa Bay expects to rest the speedy outfielder until Game 1 of the ALDS on Oct. 3. Simpson finishes his regular season batting .306 with 46 stolen bases and 66 runs scored in 612 plate appearances.
Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris went 4-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI, and three runs scored in Saturday's 8-3 win over Miami after being moved back to the leadoff spot by manager Walt Weiss. The four-hit performance comes as Atlanta looks to build offensive momentum ahead of the postseason. Harris is now batting .294 on the year with a career-high 26 home runs, 36 doubles, 87 RBI, and 12 stolen bases over 591 at-bats.
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell allowed one run over four innings in a 4-3 win over the San Francisco Giants, showing no lingering issues from the left groin tightness that forced an early exit on Sept. 16. Snell struck out three on 77 pitches, finishing the regular season 4-1 with a 1.90 ERA in nine starts. Having alleviated health concerns, the 33-year-old Cy Young winner is now poised to pitch as the Dodgers' Game 3 starter in the National League Division Series.
Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-3 victory over the Miami Marlins. Baldwin has remained hot heading into the postseason, recording multi-hit performances in seven of his last 11 games with five extra-base hits in that span. On the season, the standout backstop is batting .284 with 25 home runs, 79 RBI, 55 walks, and 85 runs scored across 549 at-bats.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts launched his 23rd home run of the season during Saturday's 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Betts has hit seven home runs in September alone after hitting five combined across July and August. His impressive late-season surge has raised his OPS from .701 at the beginning of the month to .783 with just one regular-season game remaining before the postseason starts.
New York Yankees first baseman Luis Garcia showed encouraging signs ahead of the playoffs during a 6-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. After struggling in September with a .224 average over his first 18 games, Garcia hit a 105.3 mph ball up the middle, drew a sixth-inning walk, and laced an RBI single off lefty Grant Wolfram in the seventh. Manager Aaron Boone hopes the late surge signals a return to form for the slugger as the Yankees prepare for the postseason.
New York Yankees first baseman Luis García showed encouraging signs ahead of the playoffs during a 6-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. After struggling in September with a .224 average over his first 18 games, García hit a 105.3 mph ball up the middle, drew a sixth-inning walk, and laced an RBI single off lefty Grant Wolfram in the seventh. Manager Aaron Boone hopes the late surge signals a return to form for the slugger as the Yankees prepare for the postseason.
Starting Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays on just two days' rest after pitching six innings Wednesday, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola surrendered three runs in the first inning on four extra-base hits, including a Junior Caminero home run. Carrying a 3.12 ERA over his previous 15 starts, Nola skipped his usual bullpen session to lead a surprise start with Philadelphia fighting to clinch a postseason spot.
Colorado Rockies veteran left-hander Jose Quintana makes his 11th start of the season Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. Returning recently from an elbow sprain that sidelined him for months, Quintana enters with a 2-3 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.511 WHIP, and a 22/18 K/BB ratio across 10 starts. In his last outing, he allowed three runs on five hits—including two home runs—over four innings in a no-decision against Arizona.
Chicago White Sox right-hander Davis Martin gets the start Saturday against the Colorado Rockies as Chicago battles for the AL Central crown. Martin holds a 9-7 record across 27 starts this season with a 3.84 ERA and 1.294 WHIP. Although he has struggled down the stretch with an 0-2 record and 4.76 ERA over his last seven outings, Martin is coming off a solid start where he pitched 4.1 scoreless innings with six strikeouts.
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Lowe took future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander deep in the fourth inning to record his 35th home run of the year. The veteran infielder has put together a strong first campaign with Pittsburgh, slashing .260/.331/.493 across 150 games with 35 homers and 96 RBIs, marking the second-highest totals of his career.
New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio enjoyed a career day Saturday, launching home runs from both sides of the plate in a 7-1 win over the Washington Nationals. Starting at second base, the switch-hitter hit a solo shot left-handed in the seventh and added a two-run homer right-handed in the ninth. Mauricio finished 2-for-4 with three RBIs, overcoming a left thumb fracture earlier this season to capture his first career major league multi-homer game.
San Diego Padres pitcher Casey Mize was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a sprained right ankle. The injury helps explain his poor performance Friday against Arizona, where he surrendered seven runs in four innings. The roster move forces Mize to sit out through the end of the NLDS. San Diego recalled Griffin Canning in a corresponding move to provide bullpen depth for the postseason.
Washington Nationals southpaw Connelly Early impressed in his team debut Saturday, tossing three scoreless, one-hit innings in a 7-1 loss to the Mets. On a strict pitch count after returning from elbow inflammation, the 24-year-old threw 21 of 34 pitches for strikes with one strikeout and no walks. Acquired from the Red Sox in July, Early finishes 2026 with a 3.33 ERA and 94 strikeouts across 94.2 innings.
Pitcher Chase Hampton was designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals on Saturday to clear roster space for Connelly Early. The 25-year-old former New York Yankees top prospect was claimed off waivers earlier in September but did not make a major league appearance. Hampton struggled across three minor league levels this season, posting an 8.18 ERA over 55 innings following a return from Tommy John surgery.
