MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: September 17, 2026, 6:03 AM ET

Brewers Clinch Fourth Straight NL Central Crown

The Milwaukee Brewers secured their fourth consecutive National League Central title, riding another strong outing from their pitching staff to close out the division race. Milwaukee becomes the first NL Central club to win four straight crowns since the Cubs' run in the late 2000s, cementing its status as the class of the division heading into October.

Alonso Haunts Mets Again at Citi Field

Pete Alonso homered once more against his former team Wednesday night, drawing another warm ovation from the Mets faithful at Citi Field. The slugger's latest long ball continues a torrid stretch against New York, adding another chapter to his complicated homecoming story.

Salas Makes History Behind the Plate

Padres rookie Ethan Salas made history with a two-homer performance, becoming the youngest catcher ever to record a multi-home-run game in the majors. His first two big-league home runs powered San Diego to a win and bettered a mark that had stood since the 19th century.

Crow-Armstrong Rewrites Cubs Record Book

Pete Crow-Armstrong launched his 43rd and 44th home runs of the season, finishing 3 for 4 with three RBIs and three runs scored as teammates watched "in amazement." The 44th blast shattered a longstanding Cubs single-season record, underscoring the young outfielder's breakout campaign.

Alcantara Closes Out First Career Save

Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara earned his first career save Wednesday night in Arizona, just two days after throwing 101 pitches in a start. The workload raised eyebrows, but the converted starter delivered on short rest to seal the Miami win.

Injury Bug Bites Across the League

The Twins placed rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on the IL with a hamstring strain, sidelining one of their brightest young infielders for at least 10 days. The Yankees pulled Aaron Judge for a pinch hitter due to lower-leg tightness, a precautionary move the club will monitor closely. Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell exited early against the Reds after one inning with groin tightness, thinning Los Angeles' rotation down the stretch. The Mets' Robert Stock saw his comeback season come to an end because of finger numbness, a cruel finish for the right-hander.

Roster Moves and Returns

St. Louis activated rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt from the 10-day injured list, injecting youth into the Cardinals' lineup. Meanwhile, Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who was paralyzed in an outfield collision earlier this year, was released from the hospital after two months of treatment, a deeply encouraging milestone.

Front Office Watch

With the regular season winding down, several clubs face looming decisions, as managers and executives across the league could be managing their final games in their current roles. Speculation is building around which skippers and front-office figures will be on the hot seat once the offseason begins.