MLB news, Sunday, September 6, 2026

55 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. 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

  45. 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

  46. 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

  47. 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

  48. 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

  49. 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

  50. 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

  51. 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

  52. 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

  53. 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

  54. 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

  55. 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

MLB News, Sunday, September 6, 2026 · Posterior Wire