MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: September 23, 2026, 10:07 PM ET

Aaron Judge's Playoff Return

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge told ESPN on Wednesday that he intends to be available for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series.

Ohtani Activated, Acuña Injury Scare

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was activated from the injured list and returned to the lineup Wednesday, saying his health is "probably an eight or a nine" and that he is "considerably" healthier than before. The Braves received "good news" on Ronald Acuña Jr. after the star fouled a ball off his leg; he is day-to-day.

Rays Clinch AL East

Drew Rasmussen shut down the Yankees with a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, leading the Rays to a win that clinched the AL East division title.

Cubs' Schedule Disadvantage, Bregman Update

Cubs manager Craig Counsell pointed out disadvantages his team faces after a recent schedule change. Third baseman Alex Bregman, who took a foul ball to the face, is doing well and could return this weekend.

Scherzer's Future Decision, Cavalli's Bonus

Max Scherzer said an announcement on his future is likely in the next day or two. Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli will receive a $4 million signing bonus as part of his deal.

Braves' Suarez Activated, Wheeler's Historic Start

The Braves activated reliever Robert Suarez for postseason prep, targeting two appearances. Phillies ace Zack Wheeler opened with seven straight strikeouts and reached 2,000 career K's.

Padres as Labor Debate Case Study, Regular-Season Grades

An analysis examines whether the Padres are a small-market success or a cautionary tale in MLB's labor debate. Full regular-season grades for all 30 teams are available.

Red Sox Turnaround, Managerial Hires

The Red Sox went from 10-17 to the postseason; an inside look details how Chad Tracy turned it around. Boston has committed to Tracy as long-term manager and kept GM Craig Breslow through 2030. The Mets hired Andy Green to a three-year deal, removing his interim tag.

Rockies' Historic Lows, Playoff Rotation Tiers

The Rockies became the fifth team with four straight 100-loss seasons. A ranking of MLB playoff rotation tiers evaluates every team's October starting pitching options.