MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: September 12, 2026, 2:38 PM ET

Playoff Clinchings

The Brewers clinched a playoff berth in emphatic fashion, routing the Reds 20-0 behind four home runs, including Garrett Mitchell's first grand slam of the season for Milwaukee. The Rays became the first major league team to secure a spot, beating the Astros 3-1 on Junior Caminero's game-ending two-run homer.

Player Breakouts

Ten players leveled up this season, from Cam Schlittler to Miz and PCA, transforming their teams' fortunes in 2026. Front offices are already thinking ahead to the offseason, with storylines and names to watch in free agency.

Injury News

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, on the injured list since Aug. 30, will undergo hip surgery on his right hip and miss the remainder of the season. Braves outfielder Lane Thomas landed on the 15-day IL with an intercostal injury after hurting himself in the batting cage before Thursday's game against the Rays. Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez limped off Friday against the Cubs after injuring his left hamstring running to first base.

Returns & Transactions

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson could return from his oblique injury within a week, manager Craig Counsell said before Friday's game with Pittsburgh. The Pirates activated Ryan O'Hearn from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's matchup at Wrigley.

Historic Feats & Tributes

Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez struck out Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger on nine pitches Friday night, notching an immaculate inning — the sixth in franchise history. At Yankee Stadium, Derek Jeter reunited with a 9/11 victim's daughter as members of the 2001 Yankees honored victims in a pregame ceremony that ended with first pitches from Brielle Saracini and Sean McGuire.