MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: September 20, 2026, 2:01 PM ET

Yankees' Judge Sidelined Again

Aaron Judge is heading back to the injured list with a calf strain, his second IL stint of the season, and manager Aaron Boone said he is not going to predict a timeline for the slugger's return. Judge, a three-time AL MVP, still hopes to be back in time for October, though no official return date has been set. The Yankees remain without their most dangerous bat as the postseason approaches.

Rangers and Orioles Injury News

Texas Rangers starter Cal Quantrill, who owns a 9-5 record this season, exited Saturday's start against the Blue Jays after throwing just 12 pitches due to lat tightness. In Baltimore, the Orioles activated Félix Bautista after a 14-month absence following elbow surgery, while veteran Trey Mancini announced his retirement. The Mets suffered a tougher blow, as first baseman Jared Young, will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a concussion in a collision.

Ramirez Reaches Milestone

José Ramírez reached 1,000 career RBIs with a sixth-inning homer in the Guardians' 5-3 win over the Athletics, a milestone the slugger called incredible. The achievement cements Ramirez's standing among the game's premier run producers.

Brewers Match Franchise Record

The Milwaukee Brewers matched a franchise record with their 97th win of the season, continuing a dominant campaign that has them positioned atop the National League. The win total ties the best mark in club history.

Clase Gambling Trial

Federal prosecutors identified 18 pitches, including one from a 2024 playoff game, that they allege were rigged in the gambling trial involving pitcher Emmanuel Clase, a case that continues to shadow the sport.

Beltran and Mets Manager Search

Carlos Beltran, freshly inducted into the team Hall of Fame, said he would not rule out interviewing for the Mets' managerial vacancy but has no current interest in the job. His comments come as New York weighs its next leadership move.

Playoff Contenders' Flaws

With the postseason looming, a breakdown of fatal flaws examines why each contender's biggest weakness — from Milwaukee's power profile to the Dodgers' struggles — could either sink or spare them in October.