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Wednesday, September 23

Juan Soto Demolishes Two-Run Home Run in Mets Victory Over Rangers

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New York Mets star Juan Soto launched a 429-foot two-run home run—his 27th of the season—off Cody Bradford in the third inning to open the scoring in a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers. Recognizing his immense threat, the Rangers intentionally walked Soto three times later in the game, twice to load the bases. The performance added 28% win probability added, helping the Mets secure the series victory and continue their late-season playoff spoiler run.

Brett Baty Hits Pinch-Hit Grand Slam to Seal Mets' 7-2 Win

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New York Mets pinch-hitter Brett Baty blasted a towering, 455-foot grand slam off Trevor Williams in the ninth inning to blow the game wide open and secure a 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. Baty has been on a remarkable tear to end the season, slashing .348/.439/.609 with a 1.048 OPS over his last 30 games. His decisive swing capped a brilliant night where the Mets clinched a series victory and played spoiler in Arlington.

Sandy Alcantara Locks Down Second Save in Marlins Victory

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Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara notched his second save of the month Wednesday against the Cubs, allowing one hit and zero walks in a scoreless ninth inning while inducing a game-ending double play. Throwing just 12 pitches, Alcantara remains firmly on track to take his next and final turn in the rotation Saturday against Atlanta. He carries a 3.89 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 152 strikeouts across 213 innings while converting both save opportunities this season.

Gerrit Cole Completes Strong Comeback Season With Solid Finale Against Rays

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New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole earned his 10th win, allowing two runs over 5.2 innings with eight strikeouts in a 9-2 victory over the Rays. Throwing a season-high 105 pitches, Cole finished his regular-season comeback from Tommy John surgery with a 3.61 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 131 strikeouts across 127 innings in 22 starts. Manager Aaron Boone and pitching coach Matt Blake are evaluating how to slot the veteran right-hander into the upcoming AL wild-card series.

Brice Turang Launches Career-High 20th Home Run in Brewers' Win

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Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, and two runs scored in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Turang opened the game's scoring in the first inning with a 406-foot blast off Aaron Nola, marking his career-high 20th home run of the season. The 26-year-old has caught fire down the stretch, going 22-for-54 (.407) over his last 17 games to raise his slash line to .265/.365/.444 with 94 RBI and 19 stolen bases.

Chris Sale Fans 10 Reds Batters to Reach 200-Strikeout Milestone

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale took a no-decision Wednesday after striking out 10 batters over 5.2 innings while allowing just one run on four hits and no walks against the Cincinnati Reds. Sale reached his milestone 200th strikeout of the season in the sixth inning, marking the ninth 200-strikeout campaign of his decorated career. He finishes the regular season with a sharp 2.16 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 200:31 K:BB across 162.2 innings, maintaining a league-low 0.5 HR/9 rate.

Ryan McMahon Crushes Grand Slam in Yankees' 9-2 Win Over Rays

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New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon powered a 9-2 win over Tampa Bay, driving in five runs highlighted by a 455-foot grand slam—his third of 2026. Manager Aaron Boone expressed unwavering confidence in McMahon despite his second-half offensive struggles (.614 OPS) and defensive drop-off (-2 DRS). McMahon has been grinding in the cage to lock in for the playoffs, while Anthony Volpe recently took grounders at third as New York explores postseason options.

Aroldis Chapman Returns From Lat Injury to Lock Down 35th Save

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Boston Red Sox star southpaw Aroldis Chapman returned from a lat injury that sidelined him since September 13, striking out the side in order to earn his 35th save of the season in a Wednesday victory against Cleveland. Chapman showed zero signs of rust, punching out three batters in back-to-back appearances and maintaining a dominant 1.92 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 71:23 K:BB with 35 saves in 37 opportunities across 51.2 innings pitched this year.

Sonny Gray Dominates With Six Shutout Innings for 18th Win

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Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray earned his American League-leading 18th win Wednesday against Cleveland, spinning six shutout innings while allowing just four hits and one walk with three strikeouts. Gray scattered four singles in his final scheduled regular-season appearance, heading into the playoffs on a high note with a quality start in four consecutive outings. He finishes an excellent regular campaign posting a 2.72 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 149:46 K:BB across 169 innings.

Logan Henderson Earns Solid Outing in Brewers' 99th Win

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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Logan Henderson delivered a solid outing against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing just one run on four hits and three walks over five innings while striking out three to help secure the franchise's 99th win. Henderson marked his 23rd start allowing three or fewer runs, tying an MLB record. He enters his final regular-season start with a 2.51 ERA and 107 strikeouts over 330 FIP.

Matthew Liberatore Earns Run Support in Win Over Pirates

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St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore earned badly needed run support in a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite allowing a 434-foot home run to Brandon Lowe in the second inning, Liberatore settled down to pitch five strong innings, holding the Pirates to just one run before being removed with two outs in the sixth. He carries a 5-14 record and 5.36 ERA as he closes out the regular season.

Ethan Pecko Starts for Astros in Matchup Against Mariners

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Houston Astros right-hander Ethan Pecko takes the mound with a 1-0 record and 3.77 ERA for the second game of a two-game series against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Pecko opposes Mariners right-hander George Kirby as the Astros battle for the AL West title.

Nick Pivetta Set to Start for Padres Against Dodgers

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San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta is set to start against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the final game of their season series at Dodger Stadium. This marks the eighth start of the season for Pivetta, who has battled injuries throughout the 2026 campaign alongside opposing starter Tyler Glasnow.

Tyler Glasnow Scheduled to Start Dodgers' Regular-Season Finale

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow is scheduled to take the ball against the San Diego Padres in the Dodgers' final home game of the 2026 regular season. Both Glasnow and opposing starter Nick Pivetta have battled injuries this season, with this marking the 13th start of the year for Glasnow.

Davis Schneider Homers in Toronto Blue Jays Doubleheader

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Toronto Blue Jays player Davis Schneider hit a home run in the ninth inning and drew two walks during the team's doubleheader matchup against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Despite the late home run, the Blue Jays dropped Game 2 by a 4-2 score.

Framber Valdez Stumbles in Sixth Inning to Take Loss Against Nationals

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Detroit Tigers starter Framber Valdez allowed two runs on four hits across 5.1 innings, taking the loss Wednesday against the Nationals after walking three and striking out six. Valdez was nearly perfect through five frames before running into trouble in the sixth. He finishes his first season in Detroit with a 10-12 record, 4.03 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 135 strikeouts over 174 innings following his offseason three-year, $115 million contract.

Giancarlo Stanton Takes Live BP as Yankees Weigh Playoff Return

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New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton took live batting practice and homered at Double-A Somerset, raising hopes for a Wild Card return after a 5.5-month absence from dual calf strains. Manager Aaron Boone noted Stanton could potentially contribute in a pinch-hit role during the postseason. Stanton is owed $25 million next year in the final guaranteed season of his 13-year contract following an injury-plagued year where he played just 24 games.

Devin Williams Reinstated From Injured List to Resume Closer Role

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New York Mets relief pitcher Devin Williams was reinstated from the injured list after missing time due to a right shoulder strain suffered in early August. With Williams back active, he resumes his role as the team's primary closer at the back-end of the bullpen, shifting Kodai Senga's future role into question as the franchise evaluates rotation and bullpen needs heading into the offseason.

Kodai Senga's Role in Limbo After Successful Transition to Closer

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Mets right-hander Kodai Senga went 8-for-9 on save opportunities after transitioning to the bullpen mid-season following a disastrous 0-7 start with a 9.66 ERA as a starter. With Devin Williams reinstated from the IL, manager Andy Green stated Senga's 2027 role remains undecided. Senga expressed a strong preference to return to the starting rotation, a desire the Mets will consider alongside offseason roster developments and free agency needs.

Vladimir Guerrero Admits $500M Contract Weighed on Him in Down Year

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero stood by recent comments admitting his 14-year, $500M contract weighed on him during a disappointing 2026 campaign where he batted .263 with 9 homers and a .695 OPS. Guerrero returned from lower-back tightness to play in Wednesday's elimination loss to Baltimore, clarified viral comments regarding his salary reflecting past performance, and vowed to rigorously prepare in the offseason to overcome his struggles.