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'What a gift': Phillies clinch second consecutive NL East title

3:53 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- Garrett Stubbs beelined into the kitchen of the visitors’ clubhouse at Dodger Stadium. He needed apple juice.

Yesavage shows his potential by making Toronto history with 9-K MLB debut

@KeeganMatheson
September 15, 2025

TAMPA -- Trey Yesavage's splitter has descended from heaven to put hitters through hell. With one of the most dominant pitching debuts in Blue Jays history, Yesavage didn’t just nail the first impression, he gave a country of baseball fans permission to dream. The 22-year-old right-hander struck out nine Rays

Predicting the 2025 Gold Glove Award winners

@ByJasonFoster
September 15, 2025

As with the MVP and Cy Young Awards, the Rawlings Gold Glove Awards will often feature familiar faces, as certain players' reputations continue to shine. But sometimes, new names join the mix to stake a claim among the best defenders in the game. That could happen again this season, as

Stepping in for injured Alvarez, rookie Cole comes up clutch -- twice

1:46 AM EDT

HOUSTON -- Four games into his Major League career, Zach Cole has become a master of the pick-me-up.

Improbable catch in stands requires one hat ... and two fans!

September 15, 2025

It took two to make a thing go right at Target Field on Monday night. A pair of fans behind home plate combined to make an improbable catch on a towering foul pop off the bat of Cody Bellinger. The first fan thought he had it lined up and held

VOTE: Roberto Clemente Award nominees revealed

@bmags94 and @Spokes_Murphy
September 15, 2025

The Roberto Clemente Award, considered baseball's most prestigious individual honor for Major Leaguers, annually recognizes the MLB player who best represents the game through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions both on and off the field. Beginning today, fans can vote for the Roberto Clemente Award presented by

Yordan exits after spraining left ankle

12:08 AM EDT

HOUSTON -- Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez left Monday night’s 6-3 victory over the Rangers at Daikin Park after spraining his left ankle while scoring a first-inning run.

PCA drives Cubs' offense with Tucker's return still in the air

@WillAldrich_
12:07 AM EDT

PITTSBURGH -- When Cubs manager Craig Counsell implied pregame Monday that All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker still wouldn’t be ready to return from the injured list, it became clear there could be several more games where the rest of his lineup would have to pick up the slack.

Gallen's milestone night keeps D-backs in Wild Card chase

@JesseABorek
2:32 AM EDT

PHOENIX – It’s Virgo season for the D-backs.

Reds' offense unrelenting in much-needed win for Wild Card chase

September 15, 2025

ST. LOUIS -- Fight, claw, scratch -- whatever it takes at this point is what the Reds must do for wins that keep their playoff hopes alive.

2025 Postseason Watch: Bracket, tiebreakers and more

1:17 AM EDT

The 2025 postseason is approaching. As you keep an eye on the standings, here is everything you need to know about how the playoff field is shaping up, as well as info about potential tiebreakers and clinch scenarios for each contender.

  • MLB's postseason format, explained

Sheehan's dominance not enough for LA to gain ground on NL's No. 2 seed

3:17 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- Emmet Sheehan had to wait a bit to hear his number called, but the 25-year-old right-hander rose to the occasion.

Giants top prospect Eldridge makes MLB debut during playoff push

@mreynoldsMLB
1:32 AM EDT

PHOENIX -- Giants top prospect Bryce Eldridge was trying to get through security at the Oklahoma City airport on Sunday after the conclusion of the Sacramento River Cats’ long road series against the Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate. But his trip was about to get longer.

Rangers' rare defensive woes, quiet bats costly in AL West clash

@kennlandry
1:29 AM EDT

HOUSTON -- The Rangers have been the best defensive team in baseball to this point.

Bichette getting second opinion on sprained left knee

@KeeganMatheson
September 15, 2025

TAMPA -- Bo Bichette is in Dallas getting a second opinion on the sprained PCL in his left knee, manager John Schneider shared Monday, the first major update since the Blue Jays’ star shortstop landed on the IL last week. Schneider reiterated that this was more of a follow-up meeting

5 series to watch that will bring clarity -- or not -- to playoff races

September 14, 2025

With two weeks left in the regular season, there is no shortage of games that matter. Multiple teams play two series worth of them this week. The fate of the American League West will either clarify or become further jumbled as the Astros play home series against the Rangers and

Seeking spark, Francona moves Elly out of No. 3 spot for first time this season

12:14 AM EDT

ST. LOUIS -- Throughout this season of inconsistent offense, but especially lately, the Reds have sorely missed power and production from Elly De La Cruz. Manager Terry Francona has resisted giving the Reds’ All-Star shortstop a day off. But Francona tried something on Monday, seeking to spark his club amid

Injuries: Yordan, Bichette, Seager, Skubal, Dodgers, Cubs

12:36 AM EDT

Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.

Clemente Award nominee Rodón inspires off the field, keeps delivering on it

1:43 AM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS – Honored earlier in the day by the Yankees for his work away from the diamond, Carlos Rodón continued to be strong for his employer Monday night. New York’s offense did not. Rodón scattered five hits and allowed two runs across six innings, but in-playoff-contention New York fell 7-0

Postseason FAQ: What's next for Phillies?

4:02 AM EDT

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies clinched their second consecutive NL East title on Monday night with a 6-5 victory over the Dodgers in 10 innings at Dodger Stadium. It is their fourth consecutive year going to the postseason. The Phillies believe it’s just the beginning. They still want to secure a

Pirates pitching prospect's no-hit streak comes to an end after 18 innings

September 15, 2025

Let’s play a game of fill in the blank: the most unhittable pitcher in the Minors this summer was … ? You may have said Jonah Tong or Trey Yesavage or Jarlin Susana. And all of those Top 100 prospects were downright nasty. But the correct answer is actually Triple-A

MLB expands its fashion reach with Fear of God partnership

September 15, 2025

Major League Baseball has a new apparel partner in American fashion label Fear of God, a mega-popular streetwear brand with significant ties to the big leagues through its founder, Jerry Lorenzo. While this partnership is new, the collaboration between MLB and FOG is not. In 2020, the brand announced an

2 teams are in playoffs so far -- they're 1-2 in Power Rankings

September 14, 2025

For the first time since we started these rankings way back in March … we have actual playoff teams. Our No. 1 team, the Brewers -- our No. 1 team since Aug. 4, in fact -- have locked in their postseason spot, and thanks to an afternoon win by the

Skenes, Davis take part in Day of Service in honor of Clemente

@AlexJStumpf
September 15, 2025

PITTSBURGH -- Paul Skenes and Henry Davis have proved to be one of the most effective batteries in baseball, having a knack of knowing what pitches to call and putting up zeros. On Monday, they showed they also work quite well when bagging groceries for veterans. Skenes, Davis and members