MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 7, 2026, 6:14 AM ET
NLDS Action
The Padres espn.com forced a Game 4 with a 4-3 win over the Brewers as Jake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking homer and Michael King delivered strong relief work. In another NLDS matchup, Yamamoto espn.com outdueled Chris Sale to lead the Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over the Braves, giving Los Angeles a 2-1 series lead. Meanwhile, the Braves espn.com evened the series at 1-1 with a 3-2 win in Game, as Michael Harris II tripled and scored the go-ahead run off Kris Bubic.
ALDS Updates
The White Sox espn.com took a 2-0 lead in the ALDS after a 4-3 victory over the Guardians, putting them on the verge of clinching at home for the first time in 126 years. In related news, both teams are set to start openers espn.com in Game, with Chicago aiming to complete the sweep. Earlier, the Yankees espn.com bumbled through a rough night, committing four errors—including three in the first inning—in their Game 2 loss to the Rays.
Injury and Roster Moves
The Padres espn.com will be without star closer Mason Miller for Game 3 after he was placed on the paternity list ahead of the pivotal elimination contest. Manager Craig Sammen also denied espn.com allegations that Miller was tipping pitches, suggesting he might be limited to one inning if used. Elsewhere, the Dodgers espn.com moved a struggling Shohei Ohtani to the No. 5 spot in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLDS as manager Dave Roberts sought to spark the offense.
Notable Performances
Chourio espn.com delivered a walk-off two-run single off Padres closer Mason Miller with two outs in the ninth to lift the Brewers to a Game 2 win and extend their NLCS hopes. In another key moment, Cronenworth espn.com found his sweet spot with a solo home run as the Padres held an edge in their live Game 3 matchup against Milwaukee. The Padres also look to Tatis Jr. espn.com to rally them if they hope to mount an NLDS comeback, relying on his performance when backed against the wall.
League-Wide Notes
The Giants espn.com ended the Dodgers’ three-year streak of having the fewest injured list days, leading MLB with 2,379 IL days and 44 separate stints this season. In legacy news, Fred Claire espn.com, the former Dodgers GM who oversaw the 1988 World Series championship team, passed away at age. Similarly, Sam McDowell espn.com, the four-time AL strikeout king, died at 84 after a career marked by dominance on the mound and later work as a counselor. Finally, postseason food trends are heating up, with the Rays’ espn.com 'Clubhouse Tomahawk' and the Dodgers’ 'Colossal Burger' headlining new ballpark offerings.