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Sunday, September 20

Cristopher Sánchez Delivers Strong Outing in Phillies 4-2 Win

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Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez pitched 6 1/3 strong innings, allowing six hits and two earned runs while striking out Mets batters to anchor a 4-2 win. The lone damage came on a solo homer by Bo Bichette. Sánchez's season ERA sits at 2.93, and he has now surpassed 200 innings and strikeouts. He is in line for his final regular-season start against the Rays, putting him on track to pitch Game 2 of a Wild Card Series.

Jesús Luzardo Plays Catch in Positive Step After Shoulder Injury

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Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo played catch Sunday for the first time since September 11, coming out of it feeling good with his range of motion back and no stiffness. Sidelined by left shoulder inflammation, Luzardo faces checkpoints before advancing to a mound. Manager Don Mattingly and president Dave Roberts expressed strong optimism, though his role upon returning—whether as a starter or postseason bullpen option—remains undecided.

George Springer Sits Out Sunday's Starting Lineup Against Rangers

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is out of Sunday's starting lineup for the series finale against the Texas Rangers. Springer's absence follows a quiet start to the series in which he went 0-for-8 over the first two games. Sean Keys will fill in as the designated hitter and bat fifth for Toronto.

Pavin Smith Delivers Walk-Off Home Run for Arizona Diamondbacks

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Pavin Smith hit a dramatic walk-off home run to secure a win for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the New York Yankees. The heroic blast capped off a special evening at Chase Field where the franchise celebrated and honored its 2001 World Series championship team.

Dillon Dingler Absent From Sunday's Lineup Versus White Sox

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Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler is absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Chicago White Sox. Dingler is getting a day off as he continues to endure a severe slump at the plate, slashing a meager .152/.185/.205 with just one home run over his last 30 games. Eduardo Valencia will handle catching duties and bat fifth for Detroit while Dingler attempts to work through his prolonged offensive struggles.

Austin Riley Sits Out Sunday's Series Finale Against Houston

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Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Houston Astros. Riley will ride the pine to reset after struggling recently at the plate, which includes striking out eight times over his last four games. Mauricio Dubon will man the hot corner and bat fifth for Atlanta during the series finale in Houston as Riley gets a day to clear his head and regroup.

Willson Contreras Battles Bruised Right Hand, Aims for Return

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Boston Red Sox veteran Willson Contreras remains sidelined due to a bruised right hand after being hit by a pitch, marking his third consecutive absence. Although X-rays were negative, his hand shows visible bruising and he cannot yet grip a bat. Contreras hopes to take initial swings soon, stating, "I'm going to do everything in my power to get back on the field before the playoffs." He will use the upcoming Monday off-day to recover before Tuesday's series opener against Cleveland.

Vinnie Pasquantino Resting on Bench for Royals' Series Finale

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Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pasquantino takes a routine day of rest despite having recorded back-to-back multi-hit games, with Salvador Perez stepping in to start at first base.

Francisco Alvarez Homers to Help Power Mets Past the Philadelphia Phillies

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Francisco Alvarez contributed a key home run as part of a massive offensive explosion where the New York Mets put up 10 runs in a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The win highlighted a celebratory weekend at Citi Field honoring franchise history and former stars.

Cam Schlittler Delivers Strong Quality Start in Historic Yankees Season

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Cam Schlittler delivered another quality start for the New York Yankees, allowing three runs (one earned) with six strikeouts over six innings against the Diamondbacks. Enjoying a sensational 2026 campaign that has earned him AL MVP chatter, Schlittler boasts a 1.94 ERA and 234 strikeouts across 32 starts, putting him in rare historical franchise company as he prepares for his final regular-season outing.

Wyatt Langford Continues Exceptional On-Base Streak in Rangers Win

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Wyatt Langford went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI, a stolen base, and two runs scored in the Texas Rangers' 6-2 victory over Toronto. Langford has been an offensive machine, reaching base safely in all five plate appearances previously and drawing walks in four consecutive games to boost his OBP.

Wilyer Abreu Sits Out Sunday Following Five-Strikeout Series Start

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Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Abreu takes a scheduled breather after struggling at the plate by striking out five times through the first two games of the series, opening up right field for Nate Eaton.

James Tibbs Smashes 30th Home Run of the Minor League Season

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James Tibbs powered up for the Oklahoma City Comets by smashing his 30th home run of the season, a three-run shot during a five-run third inning. Tibbs remains a standout performer in the Pacific Coast League, having previously established himself as the first PCL player with at least 100 runs, 100 RBIs, and 100 walks since 1982.

Mike Sirota Makes Triple-A Debut and Reaches 100 Runs for Dodgers

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Top prospect Mike Sirota made his Triple-A debut for the Oklahoma City Comets, collecting his first hit, a double, after walking three times. The performance pushed his season total to 100 walks and 100 runs scored across three levels. Sirota maintains an impressive .463 OBP over 497 plate appearances, cementing his status as a premier organizational talent for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Bryce Eldridge Placed in Concussion Protocol After Hotel Room Accident

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San Francisco Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge was placed in concussion protocol after accidentally bumping his head on a low archway at the team hotel in Los Angeles, sidelining the young infielder unexpectedly during the final stretch of the regular season.

Miguel Vargas Hits 33rd HR, Swipes 20th Bag in White Sox Win

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Miguel Vargas delivered a standout performance in the Chicago White Sox's win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a stolen base, two walks, and two runs scored. Vargas drew a first-inning walk before stealing second and scoring, then launched his 33rd home run of the season to open the sixth inning. The steal marked his 20th bag of the year and his seventh since the start of September.

Corbin Carroll Returns to Fifth Spot, Drives In Run in Win

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Corbin Carroll went 0-for-2 with a walk, an RBI, and a run-scoring sacrifice fly in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 5-3 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday. Manager Torey Lovullo moved Carroll back up to fifth in the batting order after dropping him to seventh a game earlier due to a September slump where he is hitting .192 with a .637 OPS. His sixth-inning sac fly tied the game at 3-3 to aid Arizona's victory.

Brandon Lowe Smashes Game-Winning Home Run in Pirates Victory

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Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe hit a game-winning two-run home run in the eighth inning of Saturday's 6-5 victory over the Royals. Lowe finished 2-for-4, continuing a hot streak where he has hit safely in 10 of 11 games and homered four times in five contests. Unsurprisingly, Pittsburgh is interested in retaining Lowe beyond this season; he leads all MLB second basemen with 33 home runs and has compiled 93 RBI on the year.

Chase DeLauter Launches Three-Run Homer in Guardians Victory

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Cleveland Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and three RBI during Saturday's 12-6 victory over the Athletics. DeLauter got Cleveland on the board early with a first-inning blast and later scored following a third-inning single. Since the All-Star break, the 24-year-old outfielder owns an .868 OPS with 18 extra-base hits over 47 games, bringing his full-season slash line to .290/.363/.458 with 15 home runs and 65 RBI.

Brandon Marsh Struggles as Worst MLB Hitter Since All-Star Break

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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh has experienced a severe slump at the plate, standing as the worst hitter in baseball since the All-Star break. Marsh's second-half struggles present a growing offensive concern for Philadelphia as manager Don Mattingly evaluates the roster ahead of the playoffs. The Phillies are searching for reliable production throughout their lineup while simultaneously attempting to resolve key bullpen issues.