MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: September 13, 2026, 7:22 AM ET

Rays First to Clinch

The Rays became the first major league team to secure a postseason berth, beating the Astros 3-1 on Junior Caminero's game-ending, two-run homer. The walk-off blast capped a night that pushed Tampa Bay into October ahead of the rest of the field.

Brewers Roll to Berth

The MLB-best Brewers clinched their own playoff spot in emphatic fashion, routing the Reds 20-0. Garrett Mitchell hit Milwaukee's first grand slam of the season, one of four homers in the blowout, as the majors' top team punched its ticket.

Cole Struggles Again

Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole could not make the proper adjustments to pitch deeper into Saturday's 12-2 loss to the Mets, saying afterward the cause for his latest poor outing was "tough to pin down." One of the most cerebral pitchers in the majors, Cole vowed to correct course as New York's rotation faces mounting pressure.

Freeman Returns to Lineup

Freddie Freeman returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Saturday after a right knee issue had sidelined him the previous two games. His presence restores a key bat to a Dodgers club pushing toward the postseason.

Jeter Honors 9/11 Victims

Derek Jeter joined members of the 2001 Yankees in a pregame ceremony honoring 9/11 victims at Yankee Stadium. The tribute concluded with first pitches from Brielle Saracini and Sean McGuire, a married couple, reuniting Jeter with the daughter of a victim.

Injury and Roster Moves

The Pirates placed rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day injured list after he hurt himself running to first base. The Cubs reinstated Edward Cabrera from the 15-day IL, with manager Craig Counsell moving the right-hander to the bullpen. An MRI on Phillies star Jesús Luzardo showed no serious shoulder damage, though he won't throw for a couple of days while dealing with left-shoulder stiffness.

Martinez's Immaculate Inning

Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez struck out the Rangers' Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger on nine pitches Friday night, delivering the franchise's sixth immaculate inning.

Breakout Stars of 2026

From Cam Schlittler to Miz and PCA, a group of 10 players took their games to new heights this season, and their clubs found success because of it.