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Thursday, September 24

Daulton Varsho Placed on Injured List with Left Wrist Inflammation

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The Houston Astros placed outfielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Wednesday due to left wrist inflammation. Varsho will miss the AL Wild Card Series if the Astros win their division, but he will be eligible to return for the ALDS. In corresponding moves, the Astros selected Jorge Barrosa from Triple-A Sugar Land and designated Jason Alexander for assignment, impacting their roster depth heading into the crucial final stretch of the regular season.

Paul Skenes Reaches 200 Strikeouts in Final Start of Season

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Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes closed out his campaign by allowing one run on three hits across 6.1 innings while striking out eight Cardinals. His strikeout of Leo Bernal marked his 200th of the year. Skenes finishes an up-and-down sophomore campaign with a 10-11 record, 3.82 ERA, and 1.12 WHIP over 174.1 innings across 32 starts. Skenes stated after his final start that he does not view the 2026 season as a failure despite falling short of expectations.

Trent Grisham Trending Positively Ahead of Wild Card Series

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided a cautiously optimistic update regarding outfielder Trent Grisham, stating he feels really good and is trending in a good way ahead of the postseason. Grisham was placed on the 10-day IL on Sept. 6 after tweaking his hamstring into a Grade 2 strain. Prior to his injuries this season, the 29-year-old slashed .211/.308/.395 with -7 DRS and -6 OAA following a career-best year featuring 34 home runs.

Nolan Arenado Sparks Diamondbacks With Three Hits and Homer

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Nolan Arenado went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer and three total RBIs in Thursday's 12-8 win over the Rockies, extending Arizona's early lead to 6-0. The veteran third baseman hit his 29th homer of the year, his most in a season since 2022. Arenado has been red-hot down the stretch, going 22-for-49 (.449) with seven homers in his last 13 games to boost his slash line to .254/.326/.469 with 83 RBIs and 77 runs.

Brady Singer Set for Final Start in Reds Uniform

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Brady Singer gets the ball for the final time this season on Thursday night against the Atlanta Braves, marking what may well be his final start in a Cincinnati Reds uniform as he heads into free agency. The front office elected to keep him at the trade deadline, though his performance this year is nowhere near good enough to warrant the idiotic Qualifying Offer concept that was previously floated.

Seiya Suzuki Clubs Solo Shot During Cubs Victory

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Seiya Suzuki went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout during Thursday's 2-1 win over the Marlins, extending his hitting streak to six games. The 32-year-old launched his 26th homer of the campaign off Jack Ralston in the fifth inning to tie the game. Suzuki is now slashing .270/.366/.476 with 26 homers, 86 RBI, and 79 walks across 625 plate appearances this season.

Ian Seymour Prepares to Face Yankees in Pitching Matchup

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Tampa Bay Rays left-handed starting pitcher Ian Seymour prepares to take the mound for a matchup against the New York Yankees and opposing starter Cam Schlittler. Seymour brings his left-handed arsenal into Yankee Stadium as the Rays look to cap off their regular season against a high-powered Yankees lineup featuring Aaron Judge and a strong defensive configuration.

Christian Scott Shines in Mets' Promising Rookie Rotation

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Christian Scott established himself as a breakout performer in the New York Mets' starting rotation during the 2026 season. As one of four standout rookie starters alongside ace Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, and Zac Thornton, Scott contributed to a dynamic young rotation core that expressed strong mutual support and high expectations for their collective future success in New York.

Jonah Tong Emerges as Part of Mets' Young Rotation Core

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Jonah Tong emerged as a key member of the New York Mets' fearsome young four-man rookie starting rotation in 2026, alongside ace Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, and Zac Thornton. The rookie hurlers formed a tight bond throughout the season, combining to show a small sample size of a rotation that bodes exceptionally well for the future as they look forward to getting better in upcoming seasons.

Nolan McLean Secures 12th Win, Caps Season Strongly

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Nolan McLean earned his 12th win of the season Wednesday, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings against the Rangers. He finished the 2026 season on a strong note, posting a 2.20 ERA with a 38:22 K:BB across 49 innings in his final eight starts. Overall, the New York Mets pitcher concluded the year with a 12-10 record, a 3.16 ERA, and a 1.17 WHIP across 31 starts and 179.2 frames.

Mason Montgomery Dominant in 17th Save for Pirates

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Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Mason Montgomery picked up his 17th save of 2026 Thursday versus St. Louis, striking out all three batters he faced in the ninth inning to secure a 2-1 advantage. Montgomery has turned into a late-inning weapon and hasn't given up a run since July 26. During that 25-game stretch, he has picked up three wins and converted all 15 of his save chances with a 0.68 WHIP and 34:7 K:BB.

Colson Montgomery Ties MLB Single-Season Strikeout Record

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Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery tied Mark Reynolds' 2009 single-season strikeout record with his 223rd whiff. Finishing his sophomore campaign batting .200 over 150 games, Montgomery collected 31 home runs and 87 RBIs. Despite a tough September slump, the 24-year-old remains confident in his approach as the White Sox prepare for the postseason.

Jesús Luzardo Throws Bullpen Session, Confident for Playoffs

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Philadelphia Phillies All-Star left-hander Jesús Luzardo threw a bullpen session and stated he has sufficiently recovered from left shoulder inflammation. Luzardo expressed full confidence that he will be ready to take the mound next week to pitch for the Phillies in the upcoming postseason series.

Clarke Schmidt Lands on 15-Day IL With Right Bicep Neuritis

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The New York Yankees placed relief pitcher Clarke Schmidt on the 15-day injured list due to right bicep neuritis, retroactive to Monday, ruling him out for the Wild Card series. Schmidt experienced soreness warming up Sunday, dealing another blow to a bullpen where he made just one big-league appearance following Tommy John surgery. Bradley Hanner was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to fill his spot as the team prepares for the postseason.

Munetaka Murakami Reaches 30-Homer Milestone in Historic Rookie Year

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White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami began his MLB career with a three-game home run streak and went on to slug 30 home runs, joining teammate Kazuma Okamoto and Reds infielder Sal Stewart in making 2026 the first season in baseball history with three rookies clearing the 30-homer threshold. Murakami also recorded a strong 128 wRC+ to anchor a White Sox rookie class that took 35% of the team's total plate appearances.

Parker Messick Emerges as Ace in Standout Rookie Season

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Left-hander Parker Messick emerged as the Cleveland Guardians' undisputed ace after securing a spot in the starting rotation during spring training. Making a strong push in the AL Rookie of the Year race and entering the AL Cy Young conversation, Messick ranks third among qualified AL starters in ERA (2.55), third in WHIP (1.04), third in innings pitched (183.1), and fourth in fWAR (4.8) during an incredible rookie campaign.

Kevin McGonigle Shines in Historic Rookie Season with Tigers

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Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle went 3-for-5 with a double, continuing his standout campaign. The 22-year-old boasts a .305/.396/.512 slash line in September with 9 extra-base hits, 11 runs, and 12 RBI, becoming the first Detroit rookie since Steve Kemp in 1977 to collect 50 extra-base hits in a season. With a 130 wRC+, McGonigle is firmly positioned as the frontrunner for the American League Rookie of the Year Award.

Jonathan Aranda Sits on Bench for Rays' Thursday Finale

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Jonathan Aranda was placed on the bench for the Tampa Bay Rays' Thursday game against the Yankees. After going 1-for-8 with four strikeouts over the first three games of the series, Aranda grabbed a seat while Ryan Vilade filled in at first base and batted eighth in the series finale.

Devin Fitz-Gerald Overcomes Personal and On-Field Adversity

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Nationals top prospect Devin Fitz-Gerald persevered through a challenging year marked by his mother's brain tumor diagnosis and a mid-season slump at Double-A Harrisburg. Ranking as a top prospect after coming over in the MacKenzie Gore trade, the switch-hitting second baseman finished strong by hitting 20 home runs, stealing 15 bases, and posting a .251 average with a .780 OPS, displaying tremendous resilience and high baseball IQ.

Ceddanne Rafaela Returns to Lineup After Hamstring Scare

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Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela returned to the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians, starting in center field and batting sixth. Rafaela exited a previous contest due to right hamstring tightness, but imaging came back negative and subsequent remarks confirmed it was only minor cramping likely due to dehydration. The 26-year-old is batting .277 since August and successfully avoided missing extended playing time.