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🏆 Playoff tracker: Clinching scenarios, matchups
From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need.[read more]
Rays 1st into playoffs after Caminero's walk-off HR
The Rays became the first major league team to secure a postseason spot after beating the Astros 3-1 on Junior Caminero's game-ending, two-run homer.[read more]
Pirates rookie Valdez lands on IL after baserunning injury
Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez has been placed on the 10-day injured list after he hurt himself running to first base.[read more]
Jeter reunites with 9/11 victim's daughter as Yanks pay tribute in ceremony
Derek Jeter was among the members of the 2001 Yankees on hand to honor 9/11 victims in a pregame ceremony that concluded with first pitches from Brielle Saracini and Sean McGuire, a married couple whose fathers died on Sept. 11, 2001.[read more]
Cubs activate Cabrera from IL, move him to bullpen
The Cubs have reinstated Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list, with manager Craig Counsell moving the right-hander to the bullpen for now.[read more]
Freeman back in Dodgers' lineup after missing 2 games with knee issue
Freddie Freeman returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Saturday after a right knee issue had sidelined him the previous two games.[read more]
MRI shows Luzardo has no serious shoulder injury
Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that showed no serious issues, though he won't throw a couple of days while dealing with stiffness in his left shoulder.[read more]
Yankees' Cole says cause for latest poor outing 'tough to pin down'
Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, one of the most cerebral pitchers in the majors, could not make the proper adjustments to pitch deeper into Saturday's 12-2 loss to the Mets. Afterward, he said answers eluded him.[read more]
Core rankings: Who has the most star talent?
Dodgers or Brewers? Red Sox or Yankees? We rank the clubs with the most star power under control through 2028.[read more]
The 10 players who leveled up this season -- and how it changed their teams' fortunes
From Cam Schlittler to Miz and PCA, these players took their game to new heights in 2026 -- and their clubs found success because of it.[read more]