MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: September 16, 2026, 10:04 PM ET

Brewers Clinch Fourth Straight NL Central Crown

Milwaukee secured another division title, capturing its fourth consecutive National League Central championship as their young ace delivered yet another dominant outing on the mound. The Brewers have now established themselves as the class of the division, and their sustained run of success has made them a perennial October fixture.

Mets' Lost Season Yields Hard Lessons

Despite an astronomical payroll, the Mets will miss the postseason again, and the organization is taking stock of what went wrong in 2026. Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto produced at an elite level, but the supporting cast around them never coalesced, leaving New York to search for answers heading into the winter.

Alonso Reaches 300-Homer Milestone

Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run, a tying shot in the ninth inning at Citi Field that eventually set up an Orioles victory in 11 innings. The milestone makes Alonso just the latest slugger to reach the plateau in a Mets uniform, and Sean Manaea called the ensuing curtain call "crazy to me."

Rocchio Rescues Guardians Again

Brayan Rocchio walked off the White Sox with a two-out, two-strike base hit down the line in the ninth, delivering yet another gut-punch to Chicago. The loss heaped further misery on a White Sox club that has now been victimized by Rocchio's late-inning heroics on multiple occasions this season.

Ohtani Nears Return to Action

Shohei Ohtani took his first swings off a tee on Tuesday in Los Angeles and remains on track to rejoin the lineup, a welcome development for a Dodgers team eyeing another deep playoff run. His recovery timeline will be closely monitored as the postseason approaches.

Yankees Manage Judge's Leg Tightness

Aaron Judge was pulled for a pinch hitter against the Twins due to lower leg tightness, a precautionary move for the star right fielder. In better news for New York, Clarke Schmidt rejoined the Yankees after a 14-month absence and will work out of the bullpen for the stretch run.

Injury Wave Hits Pitching Staffs

The Phillies placed All-Star Jesús Luzardo, a 14-game winner, on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, a significant blow to Philadelphia's rotation. Atlanta suffered a similar setback as Reynaldo Lopez landed on the IL with the same diagnosis, thinning the Braves' pitching depth.

Orioles' Baz Exits After Scary Liner

Baltimore right-hander Shane Baz left Tuesday's start against the Mets after a 105.1 mph line drive struck his arm, a frightening moment that underscored the dangers pitchers face on the mound. The severity of his injury was not immediately clear.

Red Sox Update Slaten, Crochet

Justin Slaten likely will miss the rest of the season after his stint on the injured list, while Garrett Crochet took another step toward a return. Boston's pitching picture remains in flux as the club navigates the final weeks of the schedule.

Twins, Cardinals, A's Roster Moves

Minnesota placed rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain. St. Louis activated rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt from the injured list. In an uplifting development, paralyzed Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko was released from the hospital after two months of treatment.

Front Office and Managerial Rumors Swirl

With the regular season winding down, several clubs face potential managerial and front office changes, from skippers possibly managing their final games to executives on the hot seat. The coming weeks will reveal which organizations opt for a fresh direction.

Season in Review: Successes and Letdowns

Every club has a defining high and low this year, and a full 30-team breakdown captures the biggest success and disappointment for each organization, whether headed to October or home early.

Insiders Pick Playoff Favorites

MLB insiders weighed in on the playoff favorites and toughest contenders, debating whether Milwaukee or Los Angeles and the Yankees or Rays stand as the team to beat. The consensus points to a wide-open bracket with no shortage of legitimate threats.