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Freeman Homers Amid Boos, Dodgers Lead Series 2-1 — 1dFreddie Freeman homered in the Dodgers’ 3-1 win over Atlanta, putting Los Angeles ahead 2-1 in the NLDS and one victory from advancing. Booed in his postseason return to the Braves, Freeman said he expected the reaction and still holds affection for the team and its fans.

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Rays Sweep Astros, First AL Team to 90 Wins — Sep 13, 2026The Tampa Bay Rays routed the Houston Astros 14-4 to become the first American League team to reach 90 wins, with Jonathan Aranda homering twice and Freddy Peralta tossing five hitless innings. Houston fell to 75-75 and was swept in the series, highlighting the Rays as the AL’s premier team this season.

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Maya Lindstrom The Rays look like the team to beat in the AL with that kind of offensive outburst and strong pitching.

Bellinger Homer Powers Yankees Past Mets — Sep 12, 2026In a Subway Series game framed by 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, the Yankees honored first responders with patches and a wreath-laying as Cody Bellinger delivered a decisive three-run homer to power a New York win over the Mets. The events blended memorial tributes with on-field highlights as players from the 2001 Yankees reflected on the tragic anniversary while the current team secured the victory.

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Nicole Hardy The first responder tributes felt right at home with the game, especially with those 2001 players reflecting on it all.

White Sox Hold Wild-Card Lead, Tigers Near Elimination — Sep 17, 2026The Chicago White Sox remain in the thick of the AL playoff race, buoyed by Miguel Vargas's 33rd homer and Davis Martin's return as they chase a wild-card berth behind the fading Tigers, while Chicago also aims to outpace the Guardians in the Central. In a separate development, Detroit's rookies sparked an 11-8 comeback against the Sox, underscoring a volatile finish as both teams prepare for a pivotal four-game series that could decide postseason fate.

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Angels Hand Mariners First Losing Season Since 2019 — Sep 15, 2026Angels pitcher Ryan Johnson delivered six strong innings to beat the Mariners 2-1, with Josh Lowe supplying the go-ahead homer as Johnson continued to stake his claim in the Angels’ rotation, boasting a 2.03 ERA over his last eight starts. Seattle’s playoff hopes dimmed as the loss marked another setback for a Mariners team that has struggled to support its pitching and remained in a tenuous position in the standings.

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Derek Foss Mariners offense keeps letting their pitching down at the worst possible time this season.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Francisco Alvarez Hits Two Homers in Mets WinSports — Sep 3, 2026Yordan Alvarez led the Astros with two hits and scored in a 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks, underscoring his status as the team's top power threat. Mets slugger Francisco Alvarez continued his multi-homer trend, delivering two-homer games in wins over the Giants, marking another season with multiple long balls.

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Sogard homers, Red Sox beat Giants — Aug 23, 2026Nick Sogard powered the Red Sox with a solo homer and multi-hit games, helping fuel a series sweep of the Giants and highlighting the team's growing middle-infield depth. Across the season he’s hitting .287/.401/.426 and has been central to Boston’s offense as the infield trio delivers strong production since July.

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Raleigh's Three-Homer Game Powers Mariners 9-2 Win — Aug 25, 2026Cal Raleigh snapped a season-long slump by hitting a career-first three-homer game in Seattle’s 9-2 win over the Phillies, with Julio Rodríguez also homering as the Mariners rediscovered their power pace amid a tense stretch drive. The slugger’s trio, part of a broader surge after recent rough stretches for Seattle, helped the team firm up its playoff posture while Philadelphia’s hot streak had just begun to collide with a dominant Mariners performance.

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Rutschman homers twice in emotional return to Baltimore as Red Sox win — Sep 3, 2026Adley 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.

Giants Rookie Eldridge Homers, Eyes Near Everyday Role — Aug 28, 2026Bryce Eldridge delivered an RBI single to put the Giants ahead and later contributed two RBIs as part of a strong multi-hit performance, while a separate solo homer helped level another game, with postgame and media praise highlighting his breakout rookie season and potential. Analysts and team coverage emphasize Eldridge’s steady progress, young age, and promise for a breakout year as he continues to impact San Francisco’s lineup.

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Yankees edge Blue Jays in 10th, Rice homers — Aug 16, 2026Ben Rice delivered a go-ahead two-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Yankees to a 4-3 extra-innings win over the Blue Jays, after a costly ninth-inning error sparked doubt. The timely blast, coming amid recent slump talk and August struggles, capped a standout performance that helped New York avoid a sweep and reinforce the team’s resilience.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Four MLB teams demote players, including a 32-homer Triple-A slugger — Sep 6, 2026Several MLB teams announced demotions to Triple-A as the season winds down: Detroit sent pitching prospect Andrew Sears back to Toledo after a Guardians series, Seattle optioned veteran Patrick Wisdom to Triple-A amid a slump, Houston moved Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A and recalled Miguel Ullola to bolster the bullpen, and Los Angeles demoted Kyle Hurt to Triple-A while continuing a winning streak.

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Padres Rally Past Brewers 3-2 — Aug 8, 2026Cam Smith homered twice and drove in runs to lead the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Padres, continuing a late-season hot stretch after a challenging season. Astros officials highlighted his ongoing development in the outfield as the team seeks more consistent production, with manager Espada crediting his work with the hitting coach on improving his swing.

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Red Sox, Orioles Benches Clear After Hard Slide — Sep 5, 2026Baltimore’s Blaze Alexander sparked a benches-clearing incident with the Boston Red Sox after a hard slide into second base, with Alexander insisting it was a clean slide and noting he was stared at, while Nick Sogard said the play itself wasn’t a problem. The 1-0 decision went to Boston on a Mickey Gasper solo homer, and the melee produced no immediate ejections as both teams traded competitive postures with Alexander hoping the moment would rally the Orioles.

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Priya Raman game decided by a solo shot and everyone remembers the scrum at second base. Baseball's weird sometimes.

Cardinals Place Wetherholt on 10-Day IL — Aug 30, 2026The St. Louis Cardinals placed rookie JJ Wetherholt on the 10-day injured list with right wrist tendinitis, promoting César Prieto to the big league club. Wetherholt, a top leadoff contributor who had a .242 average with 17 homers and 48 RBIs this season, leaves a notable gap in both defense and lineup as the team contends for late-season results and his potential Rookie of the Year case.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Blaze Alexander returns, Orioles prepare for Athletics series — Aug 29, 2026In a 4-3 win over the Athletics, Craig Albernaz highlighted Alex Hoppe's save and Brandon Young's efficient start, while Trevor Rogers was roughed up by homers, prompting Baltimore to focus on limiting long balls down the stretch. The Orioles began a three-game series in Sacramento with Blaze Alexander back in the lineup, Gunnar Henderson resting, and Jackson Holliday moving into the leadoff spot as the team looks to capitalize on a favorable slate against the A's and Rockies.

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Brett Baty Grand Slam Beats Braves 8-5 — Aug 11, 2026Brett 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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Orioles Rally Past Cardinals to Stay in Wild-Card Race — Aug 23, 2026Samuel Basallo delivered a clutch pinch-hit two-run homer to tie the game, and Dylan Beavers followed with a pinch-hit double to score the automatic runner for a 3-2 extra-inning win, helping the Orioles inch closer to a wild-card berth. Basallo’s timely hitting has been a key factor in Baltimore’s late-inning rallies against the Rays as the team fights for a postseason spot.

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Sosa's pinch-hit grand slam lifts Phillies over Angels — Aug 29, 2026Edmundo Sosa delivered a pinch-hit go-ahead grand slam in the ninth to lift the Phillies to a 5-3 win over the Angels, in a dramatic rally that followed Meckler's near-homer robbery and capped Philadelphia’s second ninth-inning comeback in a week. The feat made Sosa one of the Phillies’ few players to hit a pinch-hit, go-ahead grand slam in the ninth, as the team narrowed the wild-card race and extended their NL East lead in the standings.

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Carter Jensen falls a single shy of cycle as Royals avoid sweep of Marlins — Sep 3, 2026Carter Jensen continued to surge for the Royals, homering twice in one game and coming a stolen-base short of the cycle while also setting a single-season Royals leadoff home run record and driving in multiple runs as Kansas City beat the Marlins to avoid a sweep. On the anniversary of his MLB debut, Jensen's rapid rise as the Royals’ top-of-order threat is highlighted as the team leans on him, with rookie catcher duties and a season that has produced both highs and lows, alongside Jac Caglianone earning AL Player of the Month.

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Chris Dalton Glad KC avoided the sweep, and nice to see Jac get some recognition too after the season he's having.

Mets blank Brewers 4-0; Thornton earns first win — Jul 22, 2026Zac Thornton earned his first major-league win by going six scoreless innings to lead the New York Mets to a 4-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, with Jared Young and Luis Robert Jr. homering to snap Milwaukee’s four-game win streak and boost Thornton’s 18-inning scoreless streak. The win came as Thornton faced his former team, while Milwaukee’s Brandon Sproat was the tough-luck loser in the rematch, and the Mets extended their series lead to 1-1 against the Brewers.

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Rockies Eyeing Seller Role for Goodman at Deadline — Jul 20, 2026{"summary":"Hunter Goodman, the Rockies' slugging catcher, continues to post big power numbers with 30 homers this season and strong road performance, fueling sustained trade buzz as multiple teams consider him a centerpiece for major deals. Analysts and insiders debate whether Colorado should move him for a rich package—often highlighting concerns about how his production would translate outside Coors Field and weighing the Rockies' need for pitching against the potential long-term value of keeping him.","summary_sources":["https://fansided.com/mlb/reasonable-hunter-goodman-trade-packages-to-the-yankees-pirates-and-astros-01ky064s7dym","https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/onsi/this-red-sox-hunter-goodman-trade-would-be-a-major-mistake-pat3","https://www.pinstripealley.com/yankees-rumors/198238/yankees-trade-rumors-hunter-goodman-rockies-catcher","https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article316579321.html"]}

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