MLB news, Monday, September 7, 2026
33 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Patrick Corbin a "long shot" to pitch again in 2026 with teres major strain
Blue Jays manager John Schneider called Corbin a long shot to return this season; the veteran left-hander has been on the 60-day IL since August after an initial placement on July 22.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani not expected to pitch again in 2026, per Yahoo Sports
Ohtani is managing injury concerns and may not take the mound again this season, per Yahoo Sports, though his status as a hitter remains unresolved.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Aaron Judge scheduled to face live pitching Monday at Yankee Stadium
The Yankees outfielder is progressing toward a return from injury, with a live batting practice session set for Monday.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge set to face live pitching Monday at Yankee Stadium
Per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, Aaron Judge is nearing a return from injury and is scheduled to face live pitching Monday at Yankee Stadium; no activation date has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Kyle Harrison may move to bullpen after consecutive rough starts for Brewers
Manager Pat Murphy indicated Harrison could shift to relief or shorter outings after the left-hander allowed six runs to the Reds, his second straight poor start.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Aaron Judge's return from injury looms as factor in Yankees' playoff push
Judge is nearing a return after facing live pitching Monday at Yankee Stadium, with the Yankees holding the top Wild Card spot but trailing in the AL East.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge returning from injury as Yankees hold first wild card spot
Judge is expected back from injury with the Yankees 81-62, holding the top AL wild card spot and trailing in the division by four games.
Source · MLB.com
Brendan Donovan targeting return before season's end as he recovers from concussion
Donovan, recovering from a concussion, is aiming to return before the Mariners' season ends, per MLB.com — though no timetable has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Brendan Donovan targeting return before season's end after concussion
Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan is working through concussion recovery and aiming to play again this season, per MLB.com's Daniel Kramer — no timetable has been reported.
Source · MLB.com
Padres and Diamondbacks battle for final Wild Card spot in September series
San Diego (75-68) sits 0.5 games from the Wild Card cut line heading into a series against Arizona with playoff implications, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Joe Ryan reinstated by Twins, expected to start Monday vs. Tigers on pitch limit
The Twins reinstated SP Joe Ryan from the 15-day IL; he is expected to start Monday against Detroit on a roughly 50-60 pitch limit.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Kyle Karros reinstated by Rockies after second concussion IL stint
The Rockies brought back infielder Kyle Karros from the seven-day concussion injured list on September 7, following a rehab assignment in Double-A.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Grant Anderson placed on 15-day IL with right biceps inflammation as Brewers host Cubs
Milwaukee reliever Grant Anderson is on the 15-day injured list with right biceps inflammation ahead of a three-game series against Chicago; no structural damage has been reported.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Anthony Bender hits setback in shin rehab, stops throwing for Miami Marlins
Bender has stopped throwing and is set for re-evaluation, per MLB.com's injury tracker, potentially delaying his return as the Marlins chase a Wild Card spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Grant Anderson placed on injured list with biceps injury as Brewers recall Brandon Sproat
The Brewers moved Anderson to the IL and called up Sproat from the minors as Milwaukee's pitching staff navigates a difficult stretch down the pennant race.
Source · MLB.com
Grant Anderson placed on IL with biceps injury as Brewers recall Brandon Sproat
Milwaukee placed reliever Grant Anderson on the injured list with a biceps injury and recalled Brandon Sproat, per MLB.com, as the Brewers manage a taxed pitching staff.
Source · MLB.com
Tanner Houck nears return from Tommy John surgery amid Red Sox playoff push
Per MLB.com, Tanner Houck is working toward rejoining the Boston rotation after Tommy John surgery, though no timetable or activation date has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Tanner Houck nears return from Tommy John surgery during Red Sox playoff push
Per MLB.com's Ian Browne, Tanner Houck is working toward rejoining Boston amid a playoff push, though no timetable or activation date has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Blue Jays enter final stretch 1.0 game out of Wild Card cut line
Toronto sits 72-72 and fourth in the Wild Card race, beginning a three-game series Monday with Dylan Cease on the mound.
Source · MLB.com
Blue Jays at .500 and chasing a Wild Card spot with three weeks left
Toronto sits 72-72 and ranked 4th in the AL Wild Card race, 1.0 game relative to the cut line, as MLB.com outlines the club's path through the final stretch.
Source · MLB.com
Jacob Misiorowski takes the mound Tuesday against Cubs in fourth and final 2026 matchup
Jacob Misiorowski is scheduled to pitch Tuesday against Chicago, closing out his 2026 series slate against the Cubs with Milwaukee leading the NL Central.
Source · MLB.com
Padres designate catcher Blake Hunt for assignment after Pivetta returns from IL
San Diego reinstated Nick Pivetta from the 60-day injured list and optioned Jhony Brito to Triple-A, clearing roster spots by designating catcher Blake Hunt for assignment.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Jesús Luzardo strikes out 12 in first career shutout as Phillies split with Braves
Luzardo threw a complete-game shutout with 12 strikeouts Sunday, per MLB.com, earning Philadelphia a series split against Atlanta.
Source · MLB.com
Jesús Luzardo throws first career shutout, fans 12 as Phillies split series with Braves
Jesús Luzardo delivered a complete-game shutout with 12 strikeouts against Atlanta, per MLB.com, earning Philadelphia a series split; the Phillies sit 81-63 and 4 games back in the NL East.
Source · MLB.com
Jonah Tong rejoins Mets' rotation with 7 strikeouts in 5 innings vs. Marlins
Jonah Tong returned to the Mets' starting rotation and delivered 5 innings with 7 strikeouts against Miami, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup after missing four games
Shohei Ohtani is back in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup after sitting out four consecutive games, per MLB.com's Sonja Chen.
Source · MLB.com
Jesús Luzardo throws complete-game shutout as Phillies split Braves series
Luzardo earned his first career shutout with 12 strikeouts in a divisional matchup, helping Philadelphia secure a split and stay atop the Wild Card race.
Source · MLB.com
Orlando Ribalta placed on 15-day IL with right forearm inflammation
The Nationals placed the right-hander on the injured list retroactive to September 4, with Yovanny Cruz recalled to the active roster.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Joe Ryan strikes out 7 in return from glute strain against Tigers
Joe Ryan returned from a strained glute and fanned 7 batters against Detroit in his first start back, per MLB.com's Matthew Leach — how long he can sustain that workload remains to be seen.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge activated from injured list after three months of recovery
MLB.com reports the Yankees have activated Aaron Judge from the injured list, returning the captain to the roster after roughly three months away.
Source · MLB.com
Orlando Ribalta placed on 15-day IL with right forearm inflammation
The Nationals placed RHP Orlando Ribalta on the 15-day IL retroactive to Sept. 4 with right forearm inflammation, per MLB.com's Jessica Camerato, adding strain to a taxed Washington bullpen.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge activated by Yankees after approximately three months on the injured list
The Yankees have activated Aaron Judge from the IL after a roughly three-month absence, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, as New York holds the top AL Wild Card spot entering a home series.
Source · MLB.com
Anthony Santander begins Triple-A rehab assignment as Blue Jays chase Wild Card
Anthony Santander, recovering from a torn labrum, has been assigned to a Triple-A rehab stint with the Blue Jays, per MLB.com's Theo DeRosa — his return timeline remains unconfirmed.
Source · MLB.com