Caballero's walk-off clinches playoff spot for Yanks
José Caballero, acquired at the trade deadline to provide a versatile spark off the bench, swatted a two-out, walk-off single in the ninth inning Tuesday night against the White Sox to secure the Yankees their 60th postseason berth in franchise history. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Caballero's walk-off clinches playoff spot for Yanks
Mets win thriller, retake control of last wild card
Playoff baseball is already here for the Mets, who rallied from a 6-1 deficit to defeat the Cubs 9-7 on Tuesday and leap back into the sixth slot in the NL playoff pecking order. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mets win thriller, retake control of last wild card
Skubal, Tigers collapse; caught by Guardians
Ace Tarik Skubal fell apart on the mound in Cleveland on Tuesday night and Detroit lost its seventh straight game, allowing the Guardians to catch the Tigers in the standings and secure the tiebreaker. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Skubal, Tigers collapse; caught by Guardians
Cubs' Horton exits after 3 IP 'as a precaution'
Chicago Cubs right-hander Cade Horton was removed after three innings of his start against the New York Mets on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field because of back tightness, but the club said the removal was “a precaution” after the starter threw 29 pitches. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs' Horton exits after 3 IP 'as […]
Guardians' Fry exits after 99 mph pitch hits face
Guardians DH David Fry had to be carted off the field after being struck by a 99 mph fastball as he tried to bunt Tuesday night against the Tigers. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Guardians' Fry exits after 99 mph pitch hits face
Tucker (calf) rejoins Cubs, but return not yet set
Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker rejoined the team on Tuesday after going to Florida last week for additional treatment on his injured left calf, though he still has “boxes” to check before he’s ready to return. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Tucker (calf) rejoins Cubs, but return not yet set
First-place Jays activate Santander, cut Manoah
Gearing up for a postseason run, the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday activated veteran slugger Anthony Santander, 30, off the 60-day injured list, and designated former All-Star right-hander and 2022 AL Cy Young finalist Alek Manoah, 27, for assignment. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} First-place Jays activate Santander, cut Manoah
Seager, Semien done for '25; deGrom set for Wed.
Rangers manager Bruce Bochy confirmed that Corey Seager and Marcus Semien will not return to play this season, though Jacob deGrom will make his last scheduled start Wednesday against the Twins. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Seager, Semien done for '25; deGrom set for Wed.
M's scratch Woo from start, but no plans for IL
Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo will not start Thursday as scheduled because of pectoral tightness, but GM Justin Hollander said the team doesn’t think he’ll need to be placed on the injured list as the postseason approaches. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} M's scratch Woo from start, but no plans for IL
Mets' Megill, sidelined since June, has TJ surgery
Mets starter Tylor Megill, who hasn’t pitched since June 14, underwent Tommy John surgery in Los Angeles on Monday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mets' Megill, sidelined since June, has TJ surgery
