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MLBThe AL West Winner Will Make MLB History for All the Wrong Reasons
The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are tied at 80-81 entering the final day of the MLB season, guaranteeing the AL West winner will have the worst full-season record of any playoff team in history.PlayoffsGame PreviewAnalysis
MLBPhillies Activate Jesús Luzardo Just in Time for October Chaos
The Philadelphia Phillies are activating star pitcher Jesús Luzardo from the injured list ahead of the regular-season finale, providing a massive boost to their playoff rotation.Roster MoveInjuryPlayoffs
MLBBlake Treinen's Shoulder Gives Out Just in Time to Ruin the Dodgers' Postseason Bullpen Math
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen is out for the 2026 postseason with a shoulder injury, dealing a massive blow to the team's bullpen depth right before October.InjuryPlayoffsBreaking News
MLBCorbin Burnes Hits the IL Again Just in Time to Ruin Arizona's Wild Card Hopes
The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed ace Corbin Burnes back on the injured list with elbow inflammation after just three starts, dealing a massive blow to their playoff push.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBAlex Bregman Returns to Cubs Lineup Days After Fracturing Face
Alex Bregman is returning to the Chicago Cubs' lineup for a crucial doubleheader against the Red Sox just days after suffering multiple facial fractures from a foul ball.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBAstros Place Daulton Varsho on IL After He Played Through Wrist Cysts for Three Months
Daulton Varsho hits the injured list with a wrist issue he has been hiding for months, leaving the Houston Astros scrambling for outfield depth during the final week of the AL West playoff race.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBYankees Place Clarke Schmidt on IL as October Panic Sets In
Clarke Schmidt heads to the injured list just days before the playoffs, compounding the Yankees' injury woes alongside Aaron Judge.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBShane McClanahan Ruled Out for Division Series in Brutal Blow to Rays
Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan will miss the ALDS due to ongoing forearm issues, forcing the AL East champions to navigate the playoffs without their top starter.InjuryPlayoffsBetting
MLBAaron Judge Intends to Play in Wild Card Series, Saving Yankees Fans from Total Meltdown
Aaron Judge told ESPN's Jorge Castillo he plans to play in next week's Wild Card series, providing a massive boost to the Yankees' postseason hopes and calming the nerves of futures bettors.InjuryPlayoffsBreaking News
MLBDodgers Activate Shohei Ohtani, Option Red-Hot Prospect Josue De Paula
The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Shohei Ohtani from the injured list on Wednesday, sending top prospect Josue De Paula back to the minors despite a stellar debut.Roster MoveInjuryPlayoffs
MLBBraves Activate $45 Million Weapon Robert Suarez Just in Time for October
The Atlanta Braves have activated star reliever Robert Suarez from the injured list after a three-month absence, giving their bullpen a massive boost ahead of the MLB playoffs.Roster MoveInjuryPlayoffs
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