Tag: #mlb

Justin Verlander Ends 21-Year Career with Emotional Final Start at Comerica Park

Justin Verlander made his final MLB start at Comerica Park, pitching 5 1/3 innings and finishing a 21-season career with 266 wins and 3,560 strikeouts.

#baseball, #justinverlander, #tigers, #mlb

Rays Clinch AL East, Secure AL's No. 1 Seed with 6-1 Win Over Yankees

Drew Rasmussen's 11-K performance helps Tampa Bay clinch the AL East and the American League's top seed with a 6-1 victory at Yankee Stadium.

#baseball, #rays, #mlb, #yankees

Justin Verlander Set to Make Expected Final Start at Comerica Park on Sept. 26

Verlander, back with the Tigers, is lined up for what the team expects to be his final start Sept. 26 at Comerica Park after completing a bullpen session.

#baseball, #mlb, #detroittigers, #justinverlander

Aaron Judge Likely to Miss Yankees' Opening Wild Card Series With Right Calf Strain

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is expected to miss the start of the AL Wild Card Series with a moderate right calf strain after receiving a plasma injection.

#yankees, #mlb, #aaronjudge, #injury

Aaron Judge headed to 10-day injured list with right calf strain

Yankees captain Aaron Judge was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain after exiting Sept. 16 game, raising postseason availability questions.

#aaronjudge, #newyorkyankees, #mlb, #injury

Dodgers Clinch Fifth Straight NL West Title With 8-2 Win in Cincinnati

Los Angeles clinched the 2026 NL West with an 8-2 win at Cincinnati — their fifth straight division title and 14th straight postseason appearance.

#dodgers, #mlb, #baseball

Shohei Ohtani resumes hitting; Dodgers still expect him back in regular season

Shohei Ohtani resumed hitting Tuesday after a stint on the injured list for right biceps inflammation; Dodgers expect he'll play in some regular-season games.

#dodgers, #shohei_ohtani, #mlb, #injury

Yankees Clinch AL Playoff Berth After Blue Jays' 6-5 Loss to Tigers

The Yankees secured a spot in the 2026 AL postseason when the Blue Jays lost 6-5 to the Tigers, guaranteeing New York at least a Wild Card.

#yankees, #mlb, #baseball, #playoffs

Dodgers Clinch 2026 Playoff Spot, Extend Postseason Streak to 14 Seasons, Tying Braves' Record

Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 4-1 to clinch a 2026 postseason berth, extending their streak to 14 straight seasons and tying the MLB record.

#baseball, #dodgers, #mlb, #playoffs

Caminero’s two-run walk-off homer clinches Rays’ 2026 postseason berth

Junior Caminero's two-run walk-off — his 40th homer of the season — gave the Tampa Bay Rays a 3-1 win over the Astros and clinched a 2026 postseason spot.

#baseball, #mlb, #tamparays, #juniorcaminero

Shohei Ohtani Says He’s Unlikely to Pitch Again This Season, Will Focus on Hitting

Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers’ lineup Sept. 7 but said he likely won’t pitch again in 2026 and will focus on hitting after a late‑August setback.

#mlb, #dodgers, #shohei-ohtani, #baseball

Aaron Judge Activated from 60-Day IL, Set to Return to Yankees' Outfield vs. Rockies

Aaron Judge was activated from the 60-day injured list and is expected to return to right field for the Yankees Tuesday vs. Colorado, with the club managing his workload.

#yankees, #aaronjudge, #mlb, #injury

Shohei Ohtani Misses Second Straight Start, Knee Trouble Clouds Return to Pitching

Shohei Ohtani missed his second consecutive start Friday as lingering left-knee symptoms continue to delay his return to the mound; Dodgers say IL unlikely.

#sports, #mlb, #injury, #shoheiohtani, #dodgers

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment to Acquire Controlling Stake in Los Angeles Angels from Moreno Family

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment will buy a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels from the Moreno family; deal expected to close Q1 2027.

#losangelesangels, #kroenke, #mlb, #teamownership

Cubs hit franchise-record nine homers in 17-3 rout of Brewers at Wrigley Field

Alex Bregman hit three homers as the Cubs set a franchise record with nine home runs in a 17-3 win over the Brewers at Wrigley Field.

#cubs, #brewers, #mlb, #baseball, #homeruns