Mets lose INF Baty to IL ahead of key final stretch
The Mets placed infielder Brett Baty on the IL with a strained right oblique, effectively ending his regular season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mets lose INF Baty to IL ahead of key final stretch
Cubs won't have rookie Horton to open playoffs
The Cubs have placed right-hander Cade Horton on the 15 day injured list due to a rib fracture, eliminating any chance of him pitching in the wild-card round. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs won't have rookie Horton to open playoffs
Tatis hits grand slam in return from COVID bout
Fernando Tatis Jr. was happy to be back on the field after falling ill with COVID-19 and hit a grand slam to help lift the Padres to a 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Friday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Tatis hits grand slam in return from COVID bout
Reds tie Mets for NL's 3rd and final wild-card spot
The Reds have put themselves in position to earn their first playoff berth since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season while keeping the free-spending Mets out of the postseason. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Reds tie Mets for NL's 3rd and final wild-card spot
Nola shines for Phils, makes case for playoff role
Aaron Nola took a perfect game into the sixth inning, moved into second on Philadelphia’s career strikeout list and proved he could have postseason value for the NL East champion Phillies in a 3-1 victory over the Twins on Friday night. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Nola shines for Phils, makes case for playoff role
Rafaela's walk-off triple sends Red Sox to playoffs
Ceddanne Rafaela tripled to drive in the game-ending run in the ninth inning on Friday night, giving the Red Sox a 4-3 victory over the Tigers and clinching Boston’s first postseason berth since 2021. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Rafaela's walk-off triple sends Red Sox to playoffs
Injured Brewers Quintana, Megill throw to hitters
Milwaukee’s Jose Quintana and Trevor Megill threw to hitters Friday as they attempt to work their way off the injured list while the Brewers sort out their pitching options for the postseason. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Injured Brewers Quintana, Megill throw to hitters
PCA 6th 30-30 player in MLB this season, a record
Chicago’s Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 30th homer Friday, making him the first player in franchise history to hit 30 home runs, steal 30 bases and hit 30 doubles in a season, and the record sixth player in MLB this year with 30 homers and 30 steals. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} PCA 6th 30-30 player […]
Braves claim ex-Jays ace Manoah off waivers
The Braves on Friday claimed right-hander Alek Manoah, the former Cy Young contender whose struggles with the Blue Jays led to him being designated for assignment earlier this week. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Braves claim ex-Jays ace Manoah off waivers
All-Star Tucker rejoins Cubs ahead of playoffs
All-Star Kyle Tucker returned to the Cubs lineup against the Cardinals after being activated from the injured list following a calf issue. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} All-Star Tucker rejoins Cubs ahead of playoffs