MLB news, Sunday, September 6, 2026
55 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Astros rotation finding its footing with postseason window narrowing
MLB.com reports Houston's starting pitching has turned a corner after a season marked by injuries and inconsistency, with the Astros sitting 1st in the AL West at 73-71.
Source · MLB.com
Astros rotation finding its footing as postseason window narrows
MLB.com reports Houston's starting pitching is showing improved performance after months of injuries and underperformance, with the Astros sitting 1st in the AL West at 73-71.
Source · MLB.com
Orioles drop fifth straight as playoff hopes fade in September
Baltimore has lost five consecutive games during a critical stretch of the playoff race, falling to 69-74 and 3.0 games behind the Wild Card cut line.
Source · MLB.com
Ty France is quietly becoming the Padres' most valuable player in 2026
France reportedly signed a minor-league deal with San Diego in February, made the Opening Day roster, and has since led all of baseball in first-base defense.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Reds beat Brewers despite long rain delay, hit three home runs in win
Cincinnati completed a rain-delayed game against Milwaukee, hitting three home runs in the victory, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Jeffrey Springs throws 7 scoreless innings for Athletics in first win since April
Springs dominated Seattle for 7 scoreless frames Saturday, per MLB.com, earning his first win since April as the A's extended their winning streak to four games.
Source · MLB.com
Austin Peterson makes MLB debut for Guardians in loss to Tigers
The right-hander threw two scoreless innings with three strikeouts in his first big-league appearance, per Yahoo Sports, as Cleveland fell 6-0.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Orioles shut out in back-to-back games by Red Sox, winless in September
Baltimore has been blanked in consecutive games by Boston and has yet to win in September, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Sal Stewart leads MLB with 106 RBIs as Reds rookie chases NL ROY honors
The 22-year-old corner infielder has 31 home runs and a 121 wRC+ for Cincinnati, per FanGraphs, joining rare company among rookies who have led the majors in RBIs.
Source · FanGraphs
Sal Stewart leads MLB with 106 RBIs and 31 HR as NL Rookie of the Year frontrunner
The 22-year-old Reds corner infielder leads all MLB hitters with 106 RBIs and has bashed 31 home runs with a 121 wRC+, per FanGraphs.
Source · FanGraphs
Munetaka Murakami hits 30th home run, joins Ohtani in Japanese-born record books
The White Sox rookie first baseman ended a 16-game drought with a two-run shot Saturday, becoming the fourth Japanese-born player to reach 30 homers in a season.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ceddanne Rafaela placed on 10-day IL with right quad strain
The Red Sox announced the All-Star center fielder's move to the injured list after he missed three consecutive games with the injury.
Source · MLB.com
Orioles designate Albert Suárez for assignment for fifth time this season
Baltimore designated RHP Albert Suárez for assignment and recalled outfielder Rece Hinds, per the club — though history suggests Suárez may not be gone for long.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Brant Hurter activated by Tigers as Matt Vierling moves to 60-day IL
Detroit activated left-hander Brant Hurter from the 60-day IL, per MLB.com, while moving outfielder Matt Vierling to the 60-day IL and optioning Andrew Sears to Triple-A Toledo.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Bryan Woo pitching through lat injury ahead of Sunday's start vs Athletics
The Mariners right-hander is reportedly managing a lat issue and could be vulnerable on normal rest Sunday, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Red Sox place Ceddanne Rafaela on 10-day IL with right quad strain
The center fielder is eligible to return Sept. 13, per the club, after missing three games with the injury.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Graham Ashcraft activated from IL by Reds, Sam Moll designated for assignment
The right-hander returns to Cincinnati's active roster after more than three months with a right forearm UCL sprain; Moll was designated to clear the corresponding spot.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Nola starts Game 3 as Phillies and Braves split first two in Philadelphia
Nola takes the mound Sunday for Philadelphia against Tyler Mahle and Atlanta in the rubber game of a split series, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mike Trout in Angels lineup day after hit by pitch forced exit
Trout took a pitch to the hand and left Saturday's game in the ninth inning but is back in the lineup the following day.
Source · MLB.com
Luis Robert Jr. placed on IL by Orioles with left hamstring discomfort
Baltimore placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the injured list with left hamstring discomfort, per MLB.com's Jake Rill, as the Orioles navigate a difficult September stretch.
Source · MLB.com
Chase DeLauter out of Sunday's lineup with wrist sprain, remains day to day
The Guardians outfielder will miss his second consecutive game with a wrist sprain, while Ramírez gets a scheduled day off in the series finale against Detroit.
Source · MLB.com
Mariners promote Michael Arroyo from Triple-A Tacoma
Seattle called up the 21-year-old prospect and optioned Patrick Wisdom to clear 40-man roster space, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ian Happ scratched from Cubs lineup with left knee discomfort
The Cubs outfielder was pulled from the lineup on game day with left knee discomfort, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Cardinals recall Cooper Hjerpe from Triple-A Memphis for MLB debut Sunday vs. Rockies
St. Louis called up LHP Cooper Hjerpe and optioned RHP Hancel Rincón to Memphis; Hjerpe is expected to make his major league debut Sunday against Colorado, per the club.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Pete Crow-Armstrong hits 40th home run, joining select Cubs sluggers
The Cubs center fielder reached the 40-homer mark for the season, per MLB.com, placing him among a rare group in franchise history.
Source · MLB.com
Payton Tolle strikes out 12 as Red Sox complete four-game sweep
The right-hander delivered a dominant outing in Boston's series finale, per MLB.com, as the club extended its winning streak to four games.
Source · MLB.com
Graham Ashcraft activated from injured list by Reds; Moll designated for assignment
The Reds activated right-hander Graham Ashcraft from the 60-day IL and designated pitcher Moll for assignment to open a roster spot.
Source · MLB.com
Tobias Myers recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, earns win in Mets return
The Mets recalled right-hander Tobias Myers from Triple-A Syracuse, and he earned a win in his first appearance back with the club.
Source · MLB.com
Kyle Harrison could move to bullpen as Brewers rotation struggles continue
The Brewers are weighing a relief role for Harrison after a difficult outing against Cincinnati, MLB.com reported.
Source · MLB.com
Blue Jays lose series finale in Kansas City, fall further back in Wild Card race
Toronto failed to sweep the Royals and dropped ground in the playoff hunt, now sitting 1.0 games relative to the Wild Card cut line.
Source · MLB.com
Luis Robert Jr. placed on injured list with left hamstring discomfort
The Orioles outfielder lands on the IL with a hamstring issue as Baltimore continues to search for answers during a six-game losing streak.
Source · MLB.com
Astros claim Jorge Barrosa off waivers from Diamondbacks
Houston claimed outfielder Jorge Barrosa off waivers from Arizona, the club announced, optioning Jake Meyers and shifting Mike Burrows to the 60-day IL to clear roster space.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Joe Ryan activated from IL, set to start Monday vs. Tigers after glute strain
MLB.com reports the Twins have activated right-hander Joe Ryan from the injured list; he is slated to pitch Monday against Detroit.
Source · MLB.com
Daniel Schneemann walk-off single lifts Guardians over Tigers
Daniel Schneemann delivered a walk-off single as Cleveland beat Detroit, keeping the Guardians at 73-71 and 2 games back in the AL Central.
Source · MLB.com
Daniel Schneemann hits walk-off single as Guardians take series win over Tigers
Daniel Schneemann delivered a walk-off single to give Cleveland a victory over Detroit, extending the Guardians' winning streak amid outfield injuries.
Source · MLB.com
Orioles' losing streak reaches season-high 6 games following sweep
Baltimore has lost six straight after being swept, sits 69-75 and 4.0 games outside the Wild Card cut line, with the offense yet to score in September.
Source · MLB.com
Phillies bullpen falters vs. Braves as Philadelphia weighs relief options in stretch run
Philadelphia's bullpen struggled against Atlanta, per MLB.com, and the Phillies are reportedly evaluating relief options with the stretch run underway.
Source · MLB.com
Phillies evaluating bullpen options after relief struggles against Braves
The Phillies are assessing their relief corps after the bullpen faltered in a game against Atlanta, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers lineup for fourth straight game
Shohei Ohtani missed his fourth consecutive game with no injured list decision announced, per MLB.com, as the Dodgers continue evaluating his status.
Source · MLB.com
Aroldis Chapman reaches 400 career saves, joining nine-pitcher club in MLB history
Chapman recorded his 400th career save, becoming the ninth pitcher in MLB history to reach the milestone, per MLB.com's Ian Browne.
Source · MLB.com
Cesar Perdomo records first career quality start in Giants debut week
The right-hander threw six innings in his first week in the majors, marking a threshold moment in a rapid introduction to MLB competition.
Source · MLB.com
Payton Tolle strikes out 12 as Red Sox complete sweep
Payton Tolle struck out 12 batters in a strong start to help Boston finish a four-game sweep, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Max Kranick outrighted to Triple-A Rochester after clearing waivers
The Nationals designated right-hander Max Kranick for assignment on September 4 and he has since cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Rochester, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tigers lose third walk-off game in same series against Guardians in Cleveland
Detroit dropped a third walk-off loss in a single series against Cleveland, per MLB.com, extending a rough stretch for a club already navigating a crowded injury list.
Source · MLB.com
Yordan Alvarez hits career-high 38th home run, remains in Triple Crown hunt
The Astros slugger set a new personal mark and stays in contention for the American League's rarest individual honor, MLB.com reported.
Source · MLB.com
Gerrit Cole allows 3 straight home runs to start game as Yankees fall to Padres
Cole surrendered three home runs in the first three batters of the game, per MLB.com — the second time in his career he has done so.
Source · MLB.com
Gerrit Cole allows 3 straight home runs to open game as Yankees drop finale
Gerrit Cole surrendered three straight home runs to begin a game against the Padres — the second time in his career — as New York lost the series finale.
Source · MLB.com
Jack Flaherty completes first rehab outing, targeting end-of-year return to Tigers
The right-hander struck out two in his first appearance with Triple-A Toledo and is aiming to pitch again for Detroit before the season ends.
Source · MLB.com
Nathan Eovaldi nearing return for Rangers, but a limited role is expected
Eovaldi threw close to 40 pitches in a Saturday bullpen session, per MLB Trade Rumors, with a live bullpen expected within days.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers lineup for 4th straight game; Roberts hopeful for Monday
Shohei Ohtani has missed four consecutive starts, per MLB.com, with manager Dave Roberts expressing hope for a return as DH on Monday — though no IL decision has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Charlie Condon hits two grand slams in Triple-A game for Rockies
Rockies prospect Charlie Condon connected for two grand slams in a Triple-A game, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Nick Pivetta activated from IL to start Monday vs. Nationals at Petco Park
The Padres announced Pivetta is coming off the injured list (elbow/flexor strain) to start Monday against Washington; Vasquez moves to the bullpen.
Source · MLB.com
Mickey Moniak homers and drives in 4 runs for Rockies while battling illness and slump
Mickey Moniak hit his 22nd homer and drove in 4 runs for Colorado despite dealing with an illness and a recent slump, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani not likely to pitch again in 2026, per Dodgers manager Dave Roberts
Dave Roberts stopped short of a formal announcement but strongly suggested Ohtani's pitching season is over; Ohtani may return as DH as soon as Monday.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Trent Grisham on 10-day IL with Grade 2 hamstring strain; Dominguez recalled
The Yankees placed Trent Grisham on the 10-day IL with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain; manager Boone said his regular season could be in jeopardy, with no timetable set.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors