The Dodgers clinched a spot in the 2026 MLB postseason on Monday, defeating the Reds, 4-1 — the win actually also eliminated Cincinnati from contention, keeping the Reds from making it to back-to-back postseasons. Los Angeles was working toward a much lengthier streak, however: the Dodgers have now made it to October baseball 14 years in…
Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field in the sixth inning of Thursday night’s 3-0 loss to Philadelphia after he was knocked out when struck on the head by a knee of pitcher Nolan McLean as the two converged on Justin Crawford’s slow grounder. New York manager Andy Green said a CT…
The Philadelphia Phillies visit the New York Mets on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:15 p.m. ET from Citi Field, Flushing, Queens. The New York Mets enter at 69-83 (.454), while the Philadelphia Phillies sit at 84-68 (.553). Nolan McLean (11-9, 3.24 ERA in 166.2 innings) takes the mound for the Mets, opposed by Aaron…
The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star left-hander Jesus Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, three days after he was scratched from a start at Atlanta because of left shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to Saturday. Luzardo is eligible to return Sept. 27, the final day of the regular season. Luzardo had an MRI on…
The 3,000 hit club is an exclusive one. Consider: in the long, long history of Major League Baseball and the proto leagues that preceded it, over 20,000 players have suited up for at least one game. Of those, just 1,421 players reached 1,000 career hits. And merely 676 of those made it to 1,500 —…
Twenty days left. The margin for error is gone. It’s time to drill down on the teams in playoff contention. For the purposes of this exercise, we’re including only those teams within five games of a playoff spot as of Tuesday morning. In future iterations, teams will be added and subtracted as they move into…
It’s not how you start the season, it’s how you finish. We hear that phrase all the time from baseball players, and it’s most important now to these various stars who have a lot riding on the final month of the regular season. There are multiple players chasing something historic. There’s a long-expected comeback from…
A walk-off error. Back-to-back jacks. Bryce Harper can’t make outs. Tuesday’s MLB action provided all that and much more. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: Wild Pirates-Giants Tilt Ends With Walk-Off Error The Pirates aren’t done with 2026 just yet. Pittsburgh isn’t having a red carpet rolled out…
The Phillies capped an MLB-best month. The Cubs hit nine homers to set records. A catch you have to see to believe. Monday’s MLB action provided all that and much more. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: Phillies Close Successful August With W The Phillies took on the…
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run Wednesday. Schwarber drove a 98-mph fastball off Seattle starter Bryan Woo approximately 425 feet into right-center field, a three-run shot that gave the Phillies a 6-0 lead over the Mariners in the second inning. Schwarber’s homer tied a Phillies record for the most…
