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Last updated: September 5, 2026, 10:23 PM ET

Injury Report

The Yankees placed Trent Grisham on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, a day after he exited Saturday's game against the Padres with discomfort. Meanwhile, Blue Jays starter Jameson Taillon left Friday night's matchup with Kansas City after just two innings due to right elbow discomfort, casting doubt on his next scheduled start. The Dodgers held Shohei Ohtani out of the lineup for a second straight game with biceps and neck issues, though the club remains "hopeful" he can avoid the injured list entirely.

Game Highlights

Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio made history, becoming just the sixth player in MLB history to hit a grand slam and a walk-off home run in the same game. In Baltimore, the Orioles and Red Sox benches cleared in the eighth inning after Blaze Alexander's hard slide into second base sparked a tense skirmish, though no punches were thrown. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol was ejected from Friday's win shortly after rookie reliever Hancel Rincon, making his major league debut, was told to straighten his cap — a flap that nearly overshadowed the victory.

Postseason Picture

MLB has set a Feb. 19 spring start for training camps, contingent on labor peace as CBA tensions simmer. Our updated playoff tracker breaks down clinching scenarios, current matchups, and the full postseason schedule as races tighten across both leagues.

Ohtani's Dilemma

The Dodgers face a critical question: Ohtani hasn't pitched in two months, and with October looming, is his postseason value as a pitcher worth risking his bat? The two-way star's absence from the mound has forced Los Angeles to recalibrate its rotation, while his bat remains elite — a delicate balancing act with playoff stakes.

Fallen Stars of 2026

Beyond Raleigh, a dozen fallen stars have dramatically altered their clubs' fortunes this season, from injury-riddled campaigns to puzzling performance declines. Their collective impact has reshaped division races and wild-card math, with several teams scrambling to adjust midstream.