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Jays Pitcher Dylan Cease Avoids Serious Injury as MRI Shows Inflammation
Toronto Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease told reporters Monday that his MRI showed right shoulder inflammation rather than a surgical issue.
Giants Place Rookie Bryce Eldridge on Concussion List Following Hotel Accident
Bryce Eldridge was placed on the seven-day concussion list Monday, retroactive to Sept. 18, after sustaining a head injury at the team hotel in Los Angeles.
Braves Secure 24th Division Title With 4-2 Victory Over Houston
Atlanta clinched the NL East championship on Sunday behind a four-run sixth inning and a three-run home run by Mike Yastrzemski.
Alex Bregman Hospitalized After Being Hit by Foul Ball in Cubs' 9-1 Win
Alex Bregman suffered a facial injury in the fourth inning of Sunday's game against Cincinnati and was taken to a hospital for diagnostic testing.
Rangers Move Cal Quantrill to 15-Day Injured List Following Lat Injury
Cal Quantrill was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday after exiting his start against Toronto following just four batters and 12 pitches.
Jacob Misiorowski Dominates 2026 Season With Record Velocity and 1.89 ERA
Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski leads the majors with 243 strikeouts and has thrown 582 more triple-digit fastballs than any other pitcher this year.
Carlos Beltran Inducted into Mets Hall of Fame, Expresses Contentment with Front Office Role
During his induction into the Mets Hall of Fame on Saturday, Carlos Beltran stated he is not currently seeking the team's managerial position.
Aaron Judge Placed on Injured List with Strained Soleus Muscle
Aaron Judge was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a strained soleus muscle, leaving his postseason status uncertain.
Jared Young to Miss Remainder of Mets Season Following Collision
Jared Young will miss the rest of the season due to a concussion sustained during a sixth-inning collision with pitcher Nolan McLean.
Braves Secure 8th Playoff Berth in 9 Years With Win Over Astros
Atlanta defeated Houston 6-2 on Friday to clinch a postseason berth and reduce their magic number for the NL East title to three.
Jose Ramirez Hits 1,000-RBI Milestone in Guardians' 5-3 Victory
Jose Ramirez joined Earl Averill as the only Cleveland players to reach 1,000 career RBIs after hitting a sixth-inning home run on Friday.
Carlos Correa Comeback Halted Due to Ankle Recovery Concerns
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will miss the rest of the 2026 season after a recent MRI revealed his surgically repaired left ankle tendon was not mature enough for a return.
Aaron Judge Returns to IL With Right Calf Strain; Postseason Status Uncertain
Aaron Judge is returning to the injured list with a right calf strain after appearing in just seven games following a three-month absence.
Phillies Claim Right-Hander José Urquidy Off Waivers
Philadelphia claimed pitcher José Urquidy from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday to replace injured All-Star Jesús Luzardo.
Jared Young Hospitalized Following Sixth-Inning Collision With Teammate
Mets first baseman Jared Young was immobilized and carted off the field in the sixth inning on Thursday after pitcher Nolan McLean accidentally struck him in the head.
White Sox Move Luis Castillo to Bullpen Following Struggles
Luis Castillo will pitch out of the bullpen for the foreseeable future after posting a 7.76 ERA in seven outings since joining the White Sox.
Dodgers Clinch NL West for 13th Time in 14 Seasons With Victory in Cincinnati
The Los Angeles Dodgers (93-60) secured the National League West title on Thursday with an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Jacob Misiorowski and Cristopher Sanchez Top NL Cy Young Candidates
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski leads the National League with a sub-2.00 ERA and a 24-4 game score record as the Cy Young race concludes.
Sandy Alcantara Records First Career Save Two Days After 101-Pitch Start
Sandy Alcantara earned his first career save Wednesday night, closing out the Miami Marlins' 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Pete Alonso Homers Again in Orioles' 7-1 Sweep of Mets
Pete Alonso hit his 37th home run of the season as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Mets 7-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Sets Cubs Records in 8-4 Victory Over Braves
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 43rd and 44th home runs of the season during an 8-4 Chicago Cubs win against the Atlanta Braves.
Blake Snell Leaves Start Early Due to Left Groin Tightness
Blake Snell exited his Wednesday start against the Reds after throwing 19 pitches in one inning due to left groin tightness.
Yankees Pull Aaron Judge Due to Lower Leg Tightness During Loss to Twins
Aaron Judge exited Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning after experiencing tightness in his lower right leg.
Shohei Ohtani Takes First Swings Off Tee Since Move to Injured List
Shohei Ohtani hit off a tee in Los Angeles on Tuesday, marking his first activity since being sidelined with right biceps inflammation on Sept. 8.