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Last updated: September 7, 2026, 3:25 PM ET

AL East & Boston

The Red Sox capped a sweep of the Orioles on Sunday, with Aroldis Chapman becoming the ninth major leaguer ever to record 400 saves. Boston’s celebration was tempered by an injury, as outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela was placed on the 10-day IL with a right quadriceps strain. The club also mourned the passing of Joe Morgan, the former manager who inspired the “Morgan Magic” turnaround of the 1988 team; he died Saturday at age.

NL East & Playoff Race

Ronald Acuña Jr. delivered a curtain call to irate Phillies fans after his tying three-run homer, and the Braves rallied late for a 5-4 win in Philadelphia on Sunday, extending their division lead. In Miami, Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 40th home run of the season, becoming the first Cub to reach that mark since 2005, though Chicago fell 10-3 to the Marlins. With less than a month left, ESPN’s experts offer their final-month predictions on which teams and stars will dominate September.

Injuries & Lineups

The Dodgers held Shohei Ohtani out for a fourth straight game Sunday night, but they expect their designated hitter to return Monday against the Reds. Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left Sunday’s game against the Astros after a line drive struck his helmet. The Mets will call up 23-year-old right-hander Jonah Tong to start Monday’s game against the Marlins and remain in the rotation for the rest of the season.

AL Central & West

The Twins reinstated All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan from the injured list, with the pitcher set to start Monday afternoon in the opener of a three-game series against the Tigers. The Mariners called up infielder-outfielder Michael Arroyo, their No. 4 prospect, from Triple-A, and he debuted in Sunday’s win over the Athletics.

Around the League

Players from St. Louis and Colorado tilted their caps Saturday night in apparent protest of umpire Doug Eddings, one day after he instructed Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat. The cap protest highlighted growing tension over the umpire’s edict during the series.