MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: September 7, 2026, 10:49 PM ET

Injury Updates & Returns

The New York Yankees activated Aaron Judge on Monday night, clearing the way for his return against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. Judge, had been out since May 31 with a rib injury. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani returned to the lineup for the Dodgers on Monday as expected, ending a four-day absence due to neck soreness. The Dodgers remain cautious with their designated hitter, though. The Minnesota Twins reinstated Joe Ryanfrom the injured list, inserting him back into their rotation for Monday's series opener against the Tigers. In other roster moves, the Brewers placed Grant Andersonon the 15-day IL with right biceps inflammation, recalling Brandon Sproat from Triple-A Nashville.

Game Highlights & Performances

Jesus Luzardo threw his first career shutout, striking out 12 and allowing just two hits ina 1-0 Phillies win over the Braves. Aroldis Chapman recorded his 400th saveas the Red Sox completed a sweep of the Orioles, becoming just the ninth player in MLB history toreach that milestone. Ronald Acuna Jr. gave Phillies fans a curtain callafter hitting a tying three-run homer, and the Braves rallied late to win 5-4, extending their NL East lead. Brewers rookie Luis Lara made a leaping grabat the wall in right-center, adding another highlight towhat's been a stellar two-month stretch. The Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 40th homerof the season, becoming the first Cub todo so since 2005, though Chicago fell 10-3 to the Marlins.

Injury Scares & Roster Moves

Plate umpire Chris Guccione left Monday's gamebetween the Orioles and Guardians after being hit on the mask by a foul tip in the top of the second inning. Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo was struck in the helmetby a line drive and left Sunday's game against the Astros. The Marinerscalled up Michael Arroyo,their No. 4 prospect, who made his MLB debut Sunday against the A's.

News & Notes

Joe Morgan, the former Red Sox manager who inspired "Morgan Magic"during their memorable 1988 turnaround, died Saturday at age. The Oriolesoffered free ticketsto fans intheir"Bird Bath" section after a promotion involving Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers was changed at the last minute. As the regular season winds down, our MLB expertsmake their final-month predictions,weighing in on which teams and stars will dominate September.