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Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
9/8/26 5:12 AM - Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after 4-day break but won't pitch again this season. Shohei Ohtani has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after a four-day break to address knee and arm soreness. He went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk in a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Ohtani isn't expected to pitch again this season. He says he's focusing on hitting and wants to improve his performance at the plate. Ohtani is batting .277 with 30 homers and 80 RBIs this season but has struggled since the All-Star break.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-shohe...
9/8/26 5:12 AM - Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after 4-day break but won't pitch again this season. Shohei Ohtani has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after a four-day break to address knee and arm soreness. He went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk in a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Ohtani isn't expected to pitch again this season. He says he's focusing on hitting and wants to improve his performance at the plate. Ohtani is batting .277 with 30 homers and 80 RBIs this season but has struggled since the All-Star break.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-shohe...
Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
9/8/26 4:31 AM - Aaron Judge activated from 60-day injured list by New York Yankees. Aaron Judge has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list by the New York Yankees. The three-time MVP hasn’t played since May 31 because of a broken right rib. New York was off Monday and is scheduled to open a three-game series at home Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies. Judge traveled with the Yankees on their recent trip to the West Coast. The slugger took batting practice on the field multiple times last weekend in San Diego and ran the bases as he worked toward his return. The outfielder will rejoin New York’s active roster without going on a minor league rehab assignment first. Throughout his absence, Judge said he wouldn’t need a stint in the minors to get ready.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/aaron-judge-a...
9/8/26 4:31 AM - Aaron Judge activated from 60-day injured list by New York Yankees. Aaron Judge has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list by the New York Yankees. The three-time MVP hasn’t played since May 31 because of a broken right rib. New York was off Monday and is scheduled to open a three-game series at home Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies. Judge traveled with the Yankees on their recent trip to the West Coast. The slugger took batting practice on the field multiple times last weekend in San Diego and ran the bases as he worked toward his return. The outfielder will rejoin New York’s active roster without going on a minor league rehab assignment first. Throughout his absence, Judge said he wouldn’t need a stint in the minors to get ready.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/aaron-judge-a...
Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
9/7/26 8:45 PM - Aaron Judge activated from 60-day injured list by New York Yankees. Aaron Judge has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list by the New York Yankees. The three-time MVP hasn’t played since May 31 because of a broken right rib. New York was off Monday and is scheduled to open a three-game series at home Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies. Judge traveled with the Yankees on their recent trip to the West Coast. He took batting practice on the field multiple times last weekend in San Diego and ran the bases as he worked toward his return. The slugger will rejoin New York’s active roster without going on a minor league rehab assignment first. Throughout his absence, Judge said he wouldn’t need a stint in the minors to get ready.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/aaron-judge-a...
9/7/26 8:45 PM - Aaron Judge activated from 60-day injured list by New York Yankees. Aaron Judge has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list by the New York Yankees. The three-time MVP hasn’t played since May 31 because of a broken right rib. New York was off Monday and is scheduled to open a three-game series at home Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies. Judge traveled with the Yankees on their recent trip to the West Coast. He took batting practice on the field multiple times last weekend in San Diego and ran the bases as he worked toward his return. The slugger will rejoin New York’s active roster without going on a minor league rehab assignment first. Throughout his absence, Judge said he wouldn’t need a stint in the minors to get ready.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/aaron-judge-a...
Luis Lara (OF - MIL)
9/7/26 8:38 PM - Lara's latest web gem saves Brewers vs. Cubs. Brewers rookie outfielder Luis Lara added to what's already a season's worth of highlights in just two months with a leaping grab at the wall in right-center.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49863374/rooki...
9/7/26 8:38 PM - Lara's latest web gem saves Brewers vs. Cubs. Brewers rookie outfielder Luis Lara added to what's already a season's worth of highlights in just two months with a leaping grab at the wall in right-center.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49863374/rooki...
Jackson Merrill (OF - SD)
9/7/26 6:52 PM - Sick 1st-inning catch at wall just the start of 'great Jackson Merrill game'. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/jackson-merrill-outstandi...
9/7/26 6:52 PM - Sick 1st-inning catch at wall just the start of 'great Jackson Merrill game'. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/jackson-merrill-outstandi...
Payton Tolle (P - BOS)
9/7/26 6:19 PM - Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle goes viral again, this time for doing a push-up on the mound.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
9/7/26 6:19 PM - Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle goes viral again, this time for doing a push-up on the mound.
"I think I'm going to try to show the positive emotion, and just continue to have fun out there."
The post Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle goes viral again, this time for doing a push-up on the mound appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Kyle Schwarber (DH - PHI)
9/7/26 5:11 PM - Jesús Luzardo pitched his first career shutout. The Phillies expect more in October. Jesús Luzardo pitched a complete game for the first time in his career, leading the Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Braves. The game was the fastest in baseball this season, lasting just 1 hour and 51 minutes. Kyle Schwarber secured the win with his 43rd home run. Phillies manager Don Mattingly had confidence in Luzardo, who threw 109 pitches and struck out five. Luzardo has been impressive since May, posting a 1.93 ERA over 135 innings. The Phillies are 18-3 in his last 21 starts. Luzardo plans to give the game ball to his parents.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/jes-s-luzardo...
9/7/26 5:11 PM - Jesús Luzardo pitched his first career shutout. The Phillies expect more in October. Jesús Luzardo pitched a complete game for the first time in his career, leading the Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Braves. The game was the fastest in baseball this season, lasting just 1 hour and 51 minutes. Kyle Schwarber secured the win with his 43rd home run. Phillies manager Don Mattingly had confidence in Luzardo, who threw 109 pitches and struck out five. Luzardo has been impressive since May, posting a 1.93 ERA over 135 innings. The Phillies are 18-3 in his last 21 starts. Luzardo plans to give the game ball to his parents.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/jes-s-luzardo...
Jesus Luzardo (P - PHI)
9/7/26 3:39 PM - Luzardo blanks Braves as Phillies salvage split. Jesus Luzardo struck out 12 and tossed two-hit ball in his first career shutout in 150 starts to lead the Phillies to a 1-0 victory over the Braves.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49861707/jesus...
9/7/26 3:39 PM - Luzardo blanks Braves as Phillies salvage split. Jesus Luzardo struck out 12 and tossed two-hit ball in his first career shutout in 150 starts to lead the Phillies to a 1-0 victory over the Braves.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49861707/jesus...
Grant Anderson (P - MIL)
9/7/26 1:59 PM - Brewers place Anderson on IL, recall Sproat. The Milwaukee Brewers made an adjustment to their pitching staff by placing Grant Anderson on the 15-day injured list with right biceps inflammation and recalling Brandon Sproat from Triple-A Nashville on Monday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49860867/brewe...
9/7/26 1:59 PM - Brewers place Anderson on IL, recall Sproat. The Milwaukee Brewers made an adjustment to their pitching staff by placing Grant Anderson on the 15-day injured list with right biceps inflammation and recalling Brandon Sproat from Triple-A Nashville on Monday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49860867/brewe...
Tanner Banks (P - PHI)
9/7/26 1:45 PM - Injury updates: Phillies building up reliever as ‘length option’ during rehab assignment. PHILADELPHIA — Left-hander Tanner Banks (forearm strain) became eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on Monday. He’ll remain on his minor-league rehab assignment for at least a bit longer. The Phillies want Banks, who began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Aug. 26, to settle into handling a multi-inning workload before […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/09/injury-updates-...
9/7/26 1:45 PM - Injury updates: Phillies building up reliever as ‘length option’ during rehab assignment. PHILADELPHIA — Left-hander Tanner Banks (forearm strain) became eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on Monday. He’ll remain on his minor-league rehab assignment for at least a bit longer. The Phillies want Banks, who began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Aug. 26, to settle into handling a multi-inning workload before […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/09/injury-updates-...
A.J. Ewing (2B/OF - NYM)
9/7/26 1:45 PM - Mets rookie A.J. Ewing back to feeling comfortable in box after August slump. After a three-hit, three-RBI day in Monday’s 9-4 win over the Miami Marlins, Mets rookie A.J. Ewing is now 10-for-25 (.400) with eight RBI in his last seven games and looks to have ended his slump.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-aj-ewing-comfortable-...
9/7/26 1:45 PM - Mets rookie A.J. Ewing back to feeling comfortable in box after August slump. After a three-hit, three-RBI day in Monday’s 9-4 win over the Miami Marlins, Mets rookie A.J. Ewing is now 10-for-25 (.400) with eight RBI in his last seven games and looks to have ended his slump.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-aj-ewing-comfortable-...
Jonah Tong (P - NYM)
9/7/26 12:25 PM - Mets love Jonah Tong showing off 'toughness' of 'cutthroat competitor'. Jonah Tong rebounded from a four-run second inning to deliver the Mets seven strikeouts over five decent innings of a 9-4 win over the Miami Marlins in his first big-league start of the season.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-jonah-tong-toughness-...
9/7/26 12:25 PM - Mets love Jonah Tong showing off 'toughness' of 'cutthroat competitor'. Jonah Tong rebounded from a four-run second inning to deliver the Mets seven strikeouts over five decent innings of a 9-4 win over the Miami Marlins in his first big-league start of the season.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-jonah-tong-toughness-...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
9/7/26 12:15 PM - PCA becomes first Cub to hit 40 homers since '05. Cubs slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong isn't slowing down in September, hitting his 40th home run of the season in Chicago's 10-3 loss Sunday to the Marlins in Miami.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49852703/pete-...
9/7/26 12:15 PM - PCA becomes first Cub to hit 40 homers since '05. Cubs slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong isn't slowing down in September, hitting his 40th home run of the season in Chicago's 10-3 loss Sunday to the Marlins in Miami.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49852703/pete-...
Geraldo Perdomo (SS - AZ)
9/7/26 12:15 PM - D-backs' Perdomo hit by liner running bases, exits. Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left Sunday's game against the Astros after being struck in the helmet by a line drive.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49851417/geral...
9/7/26 12:15 PM - D-backs' Perdomo hit by liner running bases, exits. Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left Sunday's game against the Astros after being struck in the helmet by a line drive.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49851417/geral...
Joe Ryan (P - MIN)
9/7/26 12:15 PM - Twins' Ryan comes off IL to start against Tigers. The Minnesota Twins reinstated All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan from the injured list and reinserted him in their rotation to start their game on Monday afternoon to open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49860294/twins...
9/7/26 12:15 PM - Twins' Ryan comes off IL to start against Tigers. The Minnesota Twins reinstated All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan from the injured list and reinserted him in their rotation to start their game on Monday afternoon to open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49860294/twins...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
9/7/26 12:15 PM - Ohtani sits again, expected to return on Monday. Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game Sunday night, but the Dodgers expect to have their designated hitter back Monday against the Reds.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49853662/dodge...
9/7/26 12:15 PM - Ohtani sits again, expected to return on Monday. Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game Sunday night, but the Dodgers expect to have their designated hitter back Monday against the Reds.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49853662/dodge...
Ronald Acuna (OF - ATL)
9/7/26 12:15 PM - Acuña gives Philly fans curtain call after 3-run HR. Ronald Acuna Jr. gave the irate Phillies fans a curtain call after hitting a tying three-run homer, and the Braves used a late rally to defeat Philadelphia 5-4 on Sunday, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49853865/brave...
9/7/26 12:15 PM - Acuña gives Philly fans curtain call after 3-run HR. Ronald Acuna Jr. gave the irate Phillies fans a curtain call after hitting a tying three-run homer, and the Braves used a late rally to defeat Philadelphia 5-4 on Sunday, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49853865/brave...
Aroldis Chapman (P - BOS)
9/7/26 12:15 PM - Chapman notches 400th save as Red Sox roll. Aroldis Chapman became the ninth major league player to record 400 saves as the Red Sox finished a sweep of the Orioles on Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49852520/arold...
9/7/26 12:15 PM - Chapman notches 400th save as Red Sox roll. Aroldis Chapman became the ninth major league player to record 400 saves as the Red Sox finished a sweep of the Orioles on Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49852520/arold...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
9/7/26 8:15 AM - Ohtani sits again, expected to return on Monday. Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game Sunday night, but the Dodgers expect to have their designated hitter back Monday against the Reds.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49853662/dodge...
9/7/26 8:15 AM - Ohtani sits again, expected to return on Monday. Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game Sunday night, but the Dodgers expect to have their designated hitter back Monday against the Reds.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49853662/dodge...
Aroldis Chapman (P - BOS)
9/7/26 8:15 AM - Chapman notches 400th save as Red Sox roll. Aroldis Chapman became the ninth major league player to record 400 saves as the Red Sox finished a sweep of the Orioles on Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49852520/arold...
9/7/26 8:15 AM - Chapman notches 400th save as Red Sox roll. Aroldis Chapman became the ninth major league player to record 400 saves as the Red Sox finished a sweep of the Orioles on Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49852520/arold...
Ronald Acuna (OF - ATL)
9/7/26 8:15 AM - Acuña gives Philly fans curtain call after 3-run HR. Ronald Acuna Jr. gave the irate Phillies fans a curtain call after hitting a tying three-run homer, and the Braves used a late rally to defeat Philadelphia 5-4 on Sunday, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49853865/brave...
9/7/26 8:15 AM - Acuña gives Philly fans curtain call after 3-run HR. Ronald Acuna Jr. gave the irate Phillies fans a curtain call after hitting a tying three-run homer, and the Braves used a late rally to defeat Philadelphia 5-4 on Sunday, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49853865/brave...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
9/7/26 8:15 AM - PCA becomes first Cub to hit 40 homers since '05. Cubs slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong isn't slowing down in September, hitting his 40th home run of the season in Chicago's 10-3 loss Sunday to the Marlins in Miami.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49852703/pete-...
9/7/26 8:15 AM - PCA becomes first Cub to hit 40 homers since '05. Cubs slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong isn't slowing down in September, hitting his 40th home run of the season in Chicago's 10-3 loss Sunday to the Marlins in Miami.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49852703/pete-...
Geraldo Perdomo (SS - AZ)
9/7/26 8:15 AM - D-backs' Perdomo hit by liner running bases, exits. Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left Sunday's game against the Astros after being struck in the helmet by a line drive.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49851417/geral...
9/7/26 8:15 AM - D-backs' Perdomo hit by liner running bases, exits. Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left Sunday's game against the Astros after being struck in the helmet by a line drive.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49851417/geral...
Jonah Tong (P - NYM)
9/7/26 5:16 AM - Mets recall Jonah Tong from Triple-A Syracuse, option RHP Justin Hagenman. The Mets have recalled Jonah Tong from Triple-A Syracuse as he will make his first start of the season Monday in Miami against the Marlins.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-recall-jonah-tong-tri...
9/7/26 5:16 AM - Mets recall Jonah Tong from Triple-A Syracuse, option RHP Justin Hagenman. The Mets have recalled Jonah Tong from Triple-A Syracuse as he will make his first start of the season Monday in Miami against the Marlins.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-recall-jonah-tong-tri...