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Last updated: September 19, 2026, 6:09 AM ET

Injury News

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will undergo ankle surgery, ending his 2026 season after doctors halted his comeback bid. The New York Yankees placed three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge back on the injured list with a calf strain, and manager Aaron Boone declined to predict a timeline for his return. The New York Mets confirmed that first baseman Jared Young, will miss the rest of the season after suffering a concussion in a collision.

Dodgers and Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani is making what the club called a productive progression with his swing while on the injured list, though he has not yet faced live pitching. Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz has returned from the IL after a monthlong absence and is ready for the series against the Giants.

Playoff Race

The Atlanta Braves clinched a playoff berth with a win over the Astros, securing their eighth postseason appearance in nine years after missing out last season. Cleveland's Jose Ramirez reached 1,000 career RBIs with a sixth-inning homer in the Guardians' 5-3 win over the Athletics.

Pitching Spotlight

Jacob Misiorowski has built an epic season as a Cy Young favorite, unleashing a 105 mph fastball that one observer described as being like a flash.

October Concerns

Analysts are identifying fatal flaws for every MLB contender, from the Brewers' lack of power to the Dodgers' ninth-inning struggles, as the postseason approaches.