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Sunday, September 20

Matt Wilkinson Delivers Five Scoreless Innings Against Dodgers

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San Francisco Giants rookie left-hander Matt Wilkinson delivered the best outing of his young career on Sunday, firing five scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. "Tugboat" struck out a season-high six batters without issuing a walk while allowing just three hits. Four of his strikeouts came via his deceptive four-seam fastball. Despite Wilkinson holding LA in check and exiting with a 1-0 lead, the Giants bullpen surrendered three unanswered runs, resulting in a 3-1 loss.

Emmet Sheehan Dominates Giants as Dodgers Consider Postseason Role

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Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan is making a strong case for October after striking out nine over 5.1 scoreless relief innings in Sunday's 3-1 win over San Francisco. Sheehan allowed just one hit and one walk, lowering his stats across his last three MLB appearances to one run allowed and 24 strikeouts in 17 innings. Though optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City to start a playoff game and stay fresh, the Dodgers are building him toward a postseason bulk-relief role.

Alex Bregman Hospitalized After Facial Laceration from Foul Ball

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Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was hospitalized Sunday after taking a foul ball off teammate Michael Busch's bat directly to the face while in the on-deck circle. Bregman suffered a facial laceration, nasal bleeding, and severe swelling under his left eye. X-rays and CT scans were conducted, but early tests show no concussion. Bregman posted "I'll be back" on Instagram, is traveling home with the team, and remains day-to-day as Chicago pushes for a playoff spot.

Junior Ciprian Showcases Impressive Fastball in D-backs System

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Junior Ciprian continues to elevate his profile after being highlighted as an ideal projectability arm. Signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2023 for $20,000, the right-hander posted a 2.76 ERA across 71.2 innings at Single-A Visalia in 2026 before advancing to High-A Hillsboro, where he recorded a 4.68 ERA in 32.2 innings. Ciprian's arsenal is anchored by a plus fastball touching 98-99 mph with 18 inches of vertical break and a high-80s slider.

Shane McClanahan Will Not Return During Regular Season for Rays

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Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan will not return before the conclusion of the regular season, according to manager Kevin Cash. McClanahan played catch Friday in what was described as a good session, but he has been sidelined since Sept. 4 with left forearm tightness. He will now shift his sights to potentially being available for Tampa Bay during the postseason push as the club navigates the final stretch of the regular-season schedule.

Kade Anderson Dominates Rockies with Seven Scoreless Frames

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Seattle Mariners rookie left-hander Kade Anderson delivered his best career outing, tossing seven scoreless innings with seven strikeouts and no walks in a 2-1 win over Colorado. Anderson allowed just three hits and generated 14 whiffs at Coors Field. Since being promoted Aug. 22, the young southpaw has made six starts, posting a 4.18 ERA and 28:8 K:BB across 32.1 innings. He will close his campaign with a final start scheduled for Saturday against the Angels.

Chase Meidroth Launches Two-Run Homer in Rout of Tigers

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Chase Meidroth went 1-for-5 with a home run, two RBIs, two runs scored, and a stolen base in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Tigers. Meidroth stole a base and scored in the second inning before launching a two-run homer in the fifth. Over his past 10 games, he has managed five extra-base hits, seven RBIs, and nine runs scored. For the year, the 25-year-old is slashing .268/.343/.401 with 15 home runs, 58 RBIs, 87 runs scored, and four steals across 629 plate appearances.

Troy Melton Exits Early With Injury as Tigers Fall to White Sox

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Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton struggled through a rainy outing and left in the fourth inning with an apparent injury during an 8-1 loss to the White Sox. Melton, who missed the first 10 weeks with elbow trouble, allowed runs and showed visible frustration before trainers checked on him. The loss officially eliminated the Tigers from postseason contention. Melton finishes his season nearing 130 total innings as Detroit prepares to close out the year.

Tarik Skubal Placed on Bereavement List by Los Angeles Dodgers

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The Los Angeles Dodgers placed pitcher Tarik Skubal on the bereavement list on Sunday due to a personal matter, potentially missing his final regular-season turn. Manager Dave Roberts expects him back in a couple of days. Skubal recently pitched in Saturday's 10-4 win over the Giants, allowing four runs and eight hits over five innings. Acquired from the Tigers, he holds a 4-2 record and 2.95 ERA across nine starts. Emmet Sheehan was recalled from Triple-A to fill his roster spot.

Roki Sasaki Set to Return in Relief Role Tuesday

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Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday to pitch out of the bullpen against the San Diego Padres. Sasaki has been out since August 26 due to a blister on his right middle finger. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Sasaki will be utilized in high-leverage relief, potentially pitching multiple innings rather than serving as a traditional bulk reliever during Tuesday's bullpen game.

Andy Pages Expected to Return from Injured List Tuesday

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Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages is slated to be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's series opener against the San Diego Padres. Pages has been sidelined for 27 games following surgery to repair a left hand fracture. His return is expected to shift Tommy Edman back to second base ahead of the postseason. Pages will rejoin the lineup for the final home series of the regular season at Dodger Stadium.

Sandy Alcantara Takes 11th Loss After Allowing Four Runs

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Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara dropped to 13-11 on the season after yielding four runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the San Diego Padres. Returning to his starting role after a brief bullpen appearance, Alcantara struck out three but has now allowed at least four runs in five consecutive starts. On the year, he owns a 3.91 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 152 strikeouts across 212 innings pitched.

Fernando Tatis Hits 25th Home Run in Padres Win

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San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-3 victory against the Miami Marlins. The blast was his 25th home run of the season, matching his total from the 2025 regular season, and marks his fifth home run over his last nine games. Through 154 contests this year, Tatis is batting .285 with an .823 OPS, 36 stolen bases, 30 doubles, and 81 RBIs for San Diego.

Jake Cronenworth Powers Padres with Two Homers and Five RBIs

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San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth erupted for a massive performance in Sunday's 7-3 victory over the Miami Marlins, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, five RBIs, and three runs scored. The multi-homer game extended Cronenworth's hitting streak to 10 games, during which he is batting .400 (16-for-40) with nine RBIs. On the season, the veteran is hitting .229 with seven home runs, 36 RBIs, and nine stolen bases over 103 games.

Jonah Tong Struggles Through 4.2 Innings in Loss to Phillies

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New York Mets rookie starter Jonah Tong allowed four runs over 4.2 innings in a 7-2 loss to the Phillies. Tong endured a scary moment in the first when Bryson Stott stepped on his ankle at first base. Struggling with command on a wet afternoon, he walked four and threw 95 pitches. In three September starts, the 23-year-old right-hander is 1-1 with a 4.60 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 15.2 innings, looking to solidify his rotation spot for next year.

Nolan Arenado Launches Go-Ahead Grand Slam to Sink Yankees

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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado delivered the decisive blow in Sunday's 8-4 win over the New York Yankees, blasting a fifth-inning grand slam off reliever Brent Headrick. Arenado's massive home run erased a 4-1 deficit and flipped the momentum in favor of Arizona. The clutch hit capped a five-run frame for the Diamondbacks, helping secure a rubber-match series victory and keeping their late-season postseason hopes alive.

Gavin Williams Shines with Nine Strikeouts in Win Over Athletics

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Cleveland Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams earned his 14th win of the season, spinning seven scoreless innings in Sunday's victory against the Oakland Athletics. Williams allowed just three hits and one walk while striking out nine, inducing 21 whiffs on 89 pitches. The dominant start continued a stellar September in which he has allowed four earned runs with 40 strikeouts across four starts. Williams holds a 3.63 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across 181 innings.

Brent Headrick Surrenders Go-Ahead Grand Slam Against D-Backs

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New York Yankees left-handed reliever Brent Headrick failed to extinguish a fifth-inning threat in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Entering with bases loaded and one out, Headrick struck out Geraldo Perdomo before issuing a bases-loaded walk to Corbin Carroll and serving up a go-ahead grand slam to Nolan Arenado. He was charged with two earned runs without allowing a hit over 0.2 innings, seeing his relief outing turn the tide.

Will Warren Unravels in Fifth Inning of Loss to Diamondbacks

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New York Yankees right-hander Will Warren suffered a tough outing Sunday, taking the loss after unraveling in the fifth inning of an 8-4 defeat against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Warren held Arizona to one run through four frames before filling the bases with one out in the fifth. He was charged with five earned runs on four hits and two walks over 4.1 innings with four strikeouts. Warren finishes his regular-season road campaign with a 3.89 ERA.

Jacob deGrom Struggles in Loss to Toronto Blue Jays

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Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom dropped to 11-10 after yielding three runs on five hits and four walks over 4.1 innings in Sunday's loss to Toronto. DeGrom matched a season low with just two strikeouts and suffered his shortest outing since Aug. 25, halting a stretch of four dominant starts. He holds a 3.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 196 strikeouts across 158.2 innings heading into his final regular-season start in Minnesota.