Player news from trusted outlets
Combined summaries and individual breaking-news reports, all in one recency-first feed.
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.
Geraldo Perdomo was named the starting shortstop for the Arizona Diamondbacks as they face the San Diego Padres in the final weekend of the regular season. Perdomo looks to anchor the middle infield during Arizona's high-pressure wild-card chase.
Gabriel Moreno handled catching duties and started behind the plate for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their matchup against the San Diego Padres. Moreno plays a pivotal role in anchoring the pitching staff as Arizona navigates a crucial stretch of games.
Dustin Harris started in right field for the San Diego Padres in their matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. As San Diego utilizes the final games of the regular season to evaluate personnel and prepare for October baseball, Harris gets a valuable starting opportunity.
Tim Tawa got the nod to start at first base for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their series opener against the San Diego Padres. Tawa enters the lineup as the Diamondbacks manage their active roster and make a final push toward securing a postseason wild-card spot.
Jackson Merrill patrolled center field and occupied a key spot in the San Diego Padres' batting order for their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Padres continue to balance resting key players and maintaining momentum as the regular season concludes.
Corbin Carroll was named to the Diamondbacks' starting lineup playing right field for a high-stakes late-season game against the Padres. Carroll looks to provide a spark for Arizona as they battle through the final days of the regular season to cement their wild-card aspirations.
Fernando Tatis anchored second base in the San Diego Padres' starting lineup for their matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. With the Padres having clinched a wild-card spot and eyeing a deep postseason run, Tatis continues to be a vital cornerstone of the club's everyday lineup.
Xander Bogaerts took his position at shortstop in the San Diego Padres' starting lineup for the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. As San Diego navigates the final stretch of the regular season with postseason positioning secured, Bogaerts remains a fixture in the team's everyday infield configuration.
Lars Nootbaar was penciled into the Diamondbacks' starting lineup playing left field and batting for a critical late-season divisional matchup. The team continues to push through the final games of the 160-game regular season schedule while staying heavily invested in the unfolding wild-card race.
Ketel Marte was featured in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup at second base for a crucial late-season matchup against the San Diego Padres. As the Diamondbacks battle down the stretch in the final games of the regular season to secure a postseason wild-card berth, Marte remains a central offensive component of the team's pursuit.
San Diego Padres star Manny Machado celebrated the team's wild-card clinching series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, recalling their 2024 postseason matchup. Following an All-Star break turnaround fueled by a .651 winning percentage and a dominant bullpen featuring closer Mason Miller, Machado believes the Padres are fully equipped to challenge top contenders like the Dodgers as San Diego weighs resting key players ahead of October.
Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander prepares for the final start of his 21-season MLB career against Pittsburgh. Ahead of the game, his 8-year-old daughter Genevieve threw a perfect ceremonial first pitch during a special career celebration ceremony. Hampered earlier by left hip inflammation and hamstring strain, the 43-year-old righty looks to close his legendary career spanning stints with the Tigers and Astros with one final dominant outing.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brandon Young gets the start for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. The 28-year-old right-hander aims to complete a solid 2026 campaign, entering the contest with a 3.62 ERA, 4.53 FIP, and 127 strikeouts over 151.2 innings, earning himself a long-term role on Baltimore's pitching staff.
New York Yankees long reliever Ryan Yarbrough gets the start for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. Making his second start of 2026, Yarbrough previously pitched 2.7 shutout innings in his July start. With the Yankees set to host the Red Sox in the Wild Card round, Yarbrough will open a tune-up outing before handing off to Will Warren in relief.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy takes the mound as the scheduled starter on Friday night against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. The game marks the opening contest of the final regular-season series for St. Louis, with McGreevy facing off against Brewers left-hander Robert Gasser.
Vladimir Guerrero issued a public apology to Blue Jays fans and teammates, expressing regret for remarks regarding his $500M extension where he stated it was earned through past accomplishments. Guerrero acknowledged his comments were not what he really wanted to say. The star slugger, advised by his Hall of Fame father, is enduring a disappointing 2026 season with just 9 home runs and a .263/.335/.360 slash line as Toronto wraps up its year.
Colorado Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano makes his final regular-season start against the Chicago White Sox, searching for his 13th victory of the year. A win would make him the first Rockies pitcher to reach 13 wins since 2018. Sugano enters 12-11 with a 5.36 ERA over 147.2 innings, coming off a strong five-inning, one-run performance against Seattle as Colorado finishes a difficult 2026 campaign.
The Toronto Blue Jays optioned right-hander CJ Van Eyk to Triple-A Buffalo ahead of their final series of the season against the Cincinnati Reds. John Klein was recalled from the minor leagues to take his place on the roster as Toronto evaluates young organizational depth during the final days of a disappointing campaign.
