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Shohei Ohtani could make his return for the Los Angeles Dodgers sooner rather than later. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an encouraging update on Ohtani, revealing that he could return as early as Wednesday and is expected to play every game down the stretch once activated. Roberts also believes it’s important for Ohtani to get as many at-bats as possible once he returns to the […]

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The Atlanta Braves held a subdued celebration when they clinched a playoff berth Friday night after missing out last season. The first-place Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 to punch their ticket to the postseason for the eighth time in nine years. They secured at least a National League wild card and reduced their magic number to three for winning the NL East. Afterward, there was no wild celebration, but […]

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz came off the injured list Friday after missing a month with a neck injury. The 32-year-old right-hander was available out of the bullpen for the series opener against San Francisco. Díaz is 2-2 with an 11.85 ERA in 16 games with the Dodgers. He signed with the team as a free agent last offseason. He made five rehab appearances during his second IL stint […]

Shohei Ohtani is progressing with his swing while on the injured list, although the Los Angeles Dodgers' designated hitter has yet to face pitching or the Trajekt kachine. "He's not there yet," manager Dave Roberts said Friday, "but everything I've heard, it's been a really productive last three to four to five days. He's in a good spot." Ohtani reunited with the team after their seven-game trip culminated in the […]

Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field in the sixth inning of Thursday night’s 3-0 loss to Philadelphia after he was knocked out when struck on the head by a knee of pitcher Nolan McLean as the two converged on Justin Crawford’s slow grounder. New York manager Andy Green said a CT scan at a hospital was negative. Young had concussion symptoms and full use of his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive NL West division title and 13th in 14 seasons, sparked by four hits from Kyle Tucker that included a first-inning home run in an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, The two-time World Series champions already were assured of their 14th straight postseason appearance, trying the record Atlanta set from 1991 to 2005. Los Angeles (93-60) had clinched no worse […]

The Philadelphia Phillies visit the New York Mets on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:15 p.m. ET from Citi Field, Flushing, Queens. The New York Mets enter at 69-83 (.454), while the Philadelphia Phillies sit at 84-68 (.553). Nolan McLean (11-9, 3.24 ERA in 166.2 innings) takes the mound for the Mets, opposed by Aaron Nola (6-10, 4.69 ERA in 161.1 innings). The Phillies lead the MLB for the 2026 […]

The Kansas City Royals visit the Houston Astros on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:15 p.m. ET from Daikin Park, Houston, TX. The Houston Astros enter at 76-76 (.500), while the Kansas City Royals sit at 67-85 (.441). Seth Lugo (7-8, 4.99 ERA in 164 innings) takes the mound for the Royals. The Astros have recorded 45 stolen bases for the 2026 regular season, the fewest in the MLB, while […]