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Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang drove in three runs with a pair of doubles and a crucial two-run single during an 8-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Turang opened the scoring with an RBI double in the first inning and reached 97 RBIs on the season. In September, Turang is hitting .368/.484/.592 with eight doubles, three home runs, and 19 RBIs to power Milwaukee to its 101st victory.
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Robert Gasser retired his first 10 batters and struck out a career-high nine over six single-hit innings in an 8-4 win against St. Louis. Gasser retired the Cardinals in order in his final frame to secure momentum ahead of October, with manager Pat Murphy confirming he will pitch in the postseason. He previously threw seven shutout innings against Baltimore in his prior outing.
The Arizona Diamondbacks officially placed Corbin Burnes on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation ahead of his scheduled final regular-season start. Burnes displayed diminished velocity and surrendered three homers in his last outing against the Yankees. Coming off an earlier teres major strain while recovering from Tommy John surgery, his availability for a potential postseason run remains uncertain.
Chicago White Sox right-hander Sean Burke struck out seven over 5.1 innings of one-run ball to earn his 11th win in a 6-1 victory over Colorado. Burke carried a 10-7 record, 3.40 ERA, and 178 strikeouts over 167 innings into his final regular-season start. He has surrendered just two earned runs over his last 22 innings pitched down the stretch as Chicago continues its push for the AL Central crown.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz officially achieved the first 30-home run, 30-stolen base season of his career after swiping third base against Toronto. He joins Eric Davis, Barry Larkin, and Brandon Phillips as the only players in franchise history to accomplish the feat, while also adding 30 doubles. De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with a two-run double and a steal in Friday's 6-5 loss, bringing his season line to a .285 average, .888 OPS, 30 homers, and 30 stolen bases.
Baltimore Orioles slugger Pete Alonso went 4-for-8 with two home runs, three RBIs, and two walks in a doubleheader against the Yankees, taking sole possession of the AL home run lead with 43 homers. Alonso hit a 471-foot blast, bringing his season tally to 113 RBIs and 100 runs. Ahead of the games, he wore a shirt featuring an explicit quote he once told Mets executive David Stearns regarding contract negotiations. Alonso has 11 homers in September with a .267/.363/.522 slash line.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani topped MLB jersey sales for a record fourth consecutive season while continuing his build-up for October. After returning from a 15-day IL stint for knee and biceps issues, Ohtani is 3-for-9 with an RBI double in his first two games back. Manager Dave Roberts expressed full trust in Ohtani to manage his workload, confirming he will play in all three remaining regular-season games against San Francisco to prepare for the playoffs.
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland earned his 35th save of the season on Friday, striking out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Varland fanned the first and last batters he faced to seal the win. The outing marked the fifth time in six appearances that Varland struck out two batters, bringing his season totals to a 1.27 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 35 saves across 78 innings pitched.
Tampa Bay Rays closer Bryan Baker earned his 41st save of the season on Friday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning in a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Baker needed just 11 pitches to close out the frame, allowing no hits or walks. Tied with Cade Smith for the major league save lead, Baker has recorded a win or save in five of his last six appearances while maintaining a 1.44 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 63 strikeouts over 62.1 innings.
Tampa Bay Rays starter Freddy Peralta secured his 10th win of the season, pitching 5.1 scoreless innings with four hits, three walks, and four strikeouts in a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Peralta finished a strong regular season stretch with five wins over his last six outings, ending the year with a 4.42 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 156 strikeouts over 169.0 innings. As top-seeded Tampa Bay heads to the ALDS, Peralta will receive extra rest.
Detroit Tigers veteran pitcher Kenley Jansen threw a scoreless ninth inning on Friday night to seal an 8-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jansen retired the side in order to lock down the win and collect the 498th victory of his long career. The clean final frame prevented extra innings in Detroit's final home weekend of the regular season, holding off a late five-run rally by Pittsburgh to secure the team's series-opening win.
Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery struck out for the 224th time this season against Colorado pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, breaking Mark Reynolds' 17-year-old MLB single-season strikeout record. Montgomery has 31 home runs, 112 hits, and 87 RBI with a .202 batting average in his first full big-league season. The strikeout milestone comes just a day after Chicago clinched their first playoff berth since 2021.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell prepares for his final regular-season tuneup against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Snell previously left his September 16 start in Cincinnati after just one inning due to left groin discomfort as a precaution. Meanwhile, Snell and teammate Tarik Skubal recently went viral on Instagram with an AI-generated rap video, fueling speculation about Skubal's potential future with the Dodgers this offseason.
Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez delivered his first career complete game and shutout, holding the Atlanta Braves to just one hit in a 3-0 victory. Pérez struck out eight and walked one, facing only two over the minimum on 105 pitches. He closes out his regular season strong against an Atlanta squad opening the series with a bullpen game started by Ray Kerr, dominating on the mound as the Marlins wrap up their 2026 schedule.
Athletics left-hander Jacob Lopez (6-5, 5.68 ERA) is scheduled to start against the Houston Astros and right-hander Hunter Brown in the second game of a four-game series at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. The Athletics host the Astros for their final series of the 2026 regular season, looking to finish strong against a Houston club fighting for the AL West division title.
Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown (6-3, 3.26 ERA) takes the mound against the Athletics in West Sacramento. Brown has posted a 5-2 record and 2.76 ERA in his last 11 starts, pitching through the 5th inning in all of them. He missed over two months earlier this season with a right shoulder strain. The Astros are locked in a tight AL West race with the Rangers as the regular season reaches its final stretch.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga went viral after repeatedly spraying beer directly into his face during the team's wild clubhouse celebration following a 2-1 victory over the Marlins that clinched a playoff berth. Imanaga humorously called the act "Japanese misogi" and "self-service." The 33-year-old left-hander finished the regular season 11-10 with a 3.74 ERA and 171 strikeouts over 173.3 innings, helping guide Chicago to the postseason for the second consecutive year.
New York Yankees relief pitcher Fernando Cruz has been transferred to the 60-day injured list, ruling him out for the entire postseason as he attempts to recover from a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament. Despite the diagnosis, the 36-year-old journeyman has strongly rejected the partial tear classification, stating he is not accepting surgery. The Yankees moved Cruz to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man roster spot for Alexander Cornielle ahead of Friday's doubleheader.
Nolan Arenado started at third base for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their series opener against the San Diego Padres. Arenado brings veteran leadership to the lineup as Arizona fights to secure a wild-card berth in the season's closing days.
Ty France took his position at first base in the San Diego Padres' starting lineup for their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. France provides a steady veteran presence for the Padres as they wind down the regular season and prepare for the postseason.
