MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: September 16, 2026, 2:03 PM ET

Mets Miss October Again

Despite an astronomical payroll, the Mets are once again watching the postseason from home, and the 2026 season offered hard lessons even as Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Carson Benge delivered encouraging individual campaigns. The fallout could extend beyond the roster: several managers and front-office executives around the league are facing uncertain futures as the regular season winds down.

Guardians Walk Off White Sox

Brayan Rocchio doomed the White Sox yet again, lining a two-out, two-strike base hit down the line to seal another walk-off Cleveland victory. Chicago had earlier found a spark when Tristan Peters worked an 18-pitch walk that turned the tide in a key division win.

Alonso Reaches 300

Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run, a tying shot in the ninth inning that earned him a curtain call at Citi Field, though Baltimore ultimately prevailed 11-8 in extras. The Orioles' night turned anxious when right-hander Shane Baz exited his start after taking a 105.1 mph liner off his arm.

Brewers, Dodgers, Yankees Clinch

Milwaukee secured its fourth straight NL Central title after a win combined with a Cubs loss. The Dodgers sealed a 14th consecutive playoff berth with a 4-1 victory, calling it "one of the goals." Not to be outdone, Aaron Judge hit his first home run since May 24 as New York clinched a record 61st postseason appearance.

Injury Wave Hits Contenders

The Phillies placed All-Star Jesús Luzardo, a 14-game winner, on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation. Atlanta suffered a similar blow, putting Reynaldo Lopez on the IL with shoulder inflammation. In Houston, Carlos Correa will not return this season because of his ankle, manager Joe Espada confirmed. Boston's Justin Slaten is unlikely to rejoin the Red Sox, while Garrett Crochet took another step toward a return. The Dodgers got a positive sign as Shohei Ohtani hit off a tee and remains on track to return.

Playoff Picture and Puerto Rico's Pipeline

MLB insiders weighed in on the playoff favorites, debating whether the Brewers or Dodgers are the team to beat and which sleeper could crash October. Every club has a story to tell, and a success-and-disappointment rundown captures the highs and lows for all 30 teams. On Roberto Clemente Day, meanwhile, MLB confronts a troubling Puerto Rico problem, as the pipeline from the Hall of Famer's homeland to the majors continues to shrink. In Cincinnati, Terry Francona said he was relieved to hear that the club's president and general manager are expected to return.