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Alvarez Hits 41st Homer, Astros Tie AL West
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— Sep 23, 2026
Yordan Alvarez hit his 41st home run and drove in three runs in Houston’s 7-0 win over Seattle, tying for the AL home-run lead while leading the league in batting average. The win moved the Astros into a tie atop the AL West with five games left, as Alvarez remained six RBIs short of Pete Alonso in his bid to become MLB’s first Triple Crown winner since 2012.
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Roman Anthony Powers Red Sox Past Rays, 4-2
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— Sep 19, 2026
Roman Anthony battled early-season struggles and an injury, but has shown flashes of his potential as the Red Sox chase a playoff spot, including a recent stretch that helped fuel the offense. His timely leadoff homer and RBI contributions in key games illustrate a resurgence that could extend Boston's late-season surge.
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Maya Lindstrom
His RBI work in these games shows real potential for Boston's playoff push. A solid resurgence at the right time.
Phillies Near Playoff Berth After 6-4 Win
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— Sep 23, 2026
Zack Wheeler struck 11 batters, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start, as the Phillies defeated the Brewers 6-4 with Bryson Stott delivering the tiebreaking RBI in the eighth. Brandon Marsh homered and drove in three, Wheeler’s early dominance helped Philadelphia inch toward a playoff spot, while Jhoan Duran earned the save to preserve the win and the Phillies closed in on clinching with their magic number shrinking.
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Maya Lindstrom
Stott's eighth-inning RBI single after Marsh's homer shows this offense can deliver when the starter hands them a lead.
Padres Top Astros 7-2 as Tatis Homers
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— Aug 8, 2026
Fernando Tatis Jr. crushed a three-run homer to left to help the Padres take a lead, continuing his productive season at .281/.352/.409 with 10 homers, 51 RBIs and 26 steals. In support, Jackson Merrill went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and a stolen base in a 3-2 win over Houston as San Diego leaned on its depth, with Merrill batting .344 in August and Tatis' highlight moment celebrated by the Padres' dugout.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
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Braves place Lane Thomas on injured list after batting cage tweak
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— Sep 10, 2026
Braves outfielder Lane Thomas was scratched with left-side tightness and placed on the 10-day IL, with Dominic Smith stepping in at DH and Brewer Hicklen moving to left field as Atlanta navigates the setback and contends in the NL East. Thomas had batted .171 with one homer in 21 games since the trade deadline, and his absence could affect his role going forward.
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Chris Dalton
Hicklen moving to left could work out if he shows more power than Thomas had lately.
AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Culpepper's four-hit game fuels Twins' 9-6 win over Athletics
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— Aug 23, 2026
Rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper exploded for his first career four-hit game in a 9-6 win over the Athletics, while continuing to show rapid growth by batting about .340 through his first 50-50 at-bats. He also contributed a solo homer and RBI in a loss to the Padres, underscoring his emerging impact for Minnesota as the season progresses.
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Rutschman homers twice in emotional return to Baltimore as Red Sox win
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— Sep 3, 2026
Adley Rutschman returned to Camden Yards as a Boston Red Sox, receiving raucous ovations after being traded from the Orioles, and homered on his first at-bat in one game while reflecting on his Baltimore memories. Since the trade, he has battled an elbow injury and a power drought, posting a challenging .170/.500 OPS over 15 games, even as his leadership and defense remain valued as both teams fight for a wild-card spot.
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Jared Kim
Two homers in your first game back, that's the kind of moment you can't script. Baltimore fans showed real class cheering him.
Devers hits 30th homer, joining rare Giants power milestone
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— Sep 1, 2026
Rafael Devers hit his 30th home run of the season as the Giants defeated the Braves, underscoring a powerful stretch that has him among a rare Giants-era group with back-to-back 30-homer seasons. Despite the hot bat, San Francisco remains unlikely to contend postseason-wise, raising questions about whether 2026 will be a wasted year or a rebuild around his offense.
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Marcus Bell
Honestly at this point they should just let him swing away and worry about contending in 2027, no point rushing a rebuild.
Padres rally past Twins 7-5, stay in wild-card
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— Aug 22, 2026
The San Diego Padres used a seventh‑inning rally to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5, keeping themselves in contention for a National League wild-card spot while Ty France provided key run support as he continues a standout season. France’s Player Weekend baguette-and-flag bat highlighted his production, part of a breakout year that includes 18 homers and a .293 average, complementing a Padres lineup led by stars like Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth.
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UK Says Iran’s IRGC Likely Directed Airbase Incident
UK PM Andy Burnham told Parliament the RAF Fairford incident was almost certainly directed by Iran's IRGC; seven suspects were bailed with no charges.
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Padres Debut Hays With Two-Run Homer; Peralta Talks
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— Aug 9, 2026
The San Diego Padres signed outfielder Austin Hays to bolster depth, highlighting his left-handed batting against Southpaws and willingness to play corner outfield while providing a much-needed right-handed option off the bench after injury-plagued strains. In addition, despite his uncertain 2026 season, the Padres are also viewed as a likely destination for a major free-agent pitcher like Freddy Peralta, signaling a broader push to strengthen the rotation this offseason.
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Phillies Walk Off Blue Jays in 12th
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— Aug 8, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in a pair of tense interleague games, highlighted by Jose Soriano’s strong but imperfect pitching and Josh Smith’s birthday homer, with Toronto's timely offense masking a fragile Phillies bullpen. The series featured late rallies and key contributions, including Bateman’s major‑league debut and continued blue‑chip depth helping the Jays hold off late surges.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Brett Baty Grand Slam Beats Braves 8-5
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— Aug 11, 2026
Brett Baty hit his first career grand slam in the first inning to power the New York Mets to an 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves, part of a strong stretch that includes Francisco Lindor’s homer and a largely productive lineup, as the Mets pushed their record in a favorable run. The victory, aided by timely hits and solid bullpen work, capped a series of wins that underscored the team's recent hot form.
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