MLB news, Sunday, September 27, 2026
17 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Phillies face win-or-out Game 162 against the Rays as D-backs loom
Philadelphia must beat Tampa Bay on Sunday to clinch an NL Wild Card spot; a loss combined with an Arizona win sends the Diamondbacks through, per Charlie Wright at MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rays-Phillies Game 162 start time moved to 2:30 p.m. ET on Sept. 27
MLB.com reports the Rays-Phillies series finale at Citizens Bank Park has been moved to 2:30 p.m. ET, with Philadelphia's Wild Card spot on the line.
Source · MLB.com
Rays-Phillies series finale moved to 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday
MLB.com reports Sunday's Rays-Phillies series finale at Citizens Bank Park has been shifted to 2:30 p.m. ET; no official reason was given.
Source · MLB.com
Jack Flaherty activated by Tigers for final game of season ahead of free agency
Detroit activated Jack Flaherty from the 15-day IL for Sunday's finale, per a team announcement; Brant Hurter was optioned to make room.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cam Schlittler gets Game 1 nod as Yankees set Wild Card Series rotation
Per CBS Sports' Mike Axisa, the Yankees have reportedly lined up Schlittler for Game 1, Fried for Game 2, and Cole for a potential Game 3.
Source · CBS Sports
Byron Buxton rehabbing right hip injury, targeting healthy 2027 return
MLB.com reports Buxton is focused on offseason rehab from a right hip injury and targeting a 2027 return, with no timetable attached.
Source · MLB.com
Lindor hits 300th career homer, 2nd switch-hitter in MLB history with 300 HRs and 200 SBs
Francisco Lindor reached 300 career home runs, becoming the second switch-hitter in MLB history with both 300 HRs and 200 SBs, per MLB.com's Bobby Blanco.
Source · MLB.com
Yankees to start Cam Schlittler in Game 1 of Wild Card Series vs. Red Sox
The Yankees announced Schlittler opens Tuesday, Fried follows Wednesday, and Cole is available for a potential Game 3 — all against Boston at Yankee Stadium.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tony Vitello ejected in Game 162, finishes 2026 with MLB-high 7 ejections
Giants manager Tony Vitello was tossed in the final game of the 2026 season, per MLB.com's Maria Guardado, closing the year with more ejections than any other manager in the majors.
Source · MLB.com
Orioles-Yankees September 27 finale canceled due to weather, will not be rescheduled
The final game of the Orioles-Yankees series was wiped out by weather on September 27 and will not be made up, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch.
Source · MLB.com
Dan Wilson won't return as Mariners manager after 2026 season
MLB.com reported Dan Wilson will not be back as Seattle's manager in 2027, ending his tenure with the Mariners.
Source · MLB.com
Francisco Lindor becomes 2nd switch-hitter in MLB history with 300 HRs and 200 SBs
Francisco Lindor hit his 300th career home run, becoming only the second switch-hitter in MLB history with 300 home runs and 200 stolen bases, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Alex Bregman hits 2 homers in 2nd game back after facial fractures
In his second game back from facial fractures, Alex Bregman homered twice for the Cubs, per MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.
Source · MLB.com
Phillies clinch 2026 postseason berth after surviving a tumultuous final week
Philadelphia clinched a 2026 playoff spot, per MLB.com's Todd Zolecki, after a chaotic closing stretch that came down to a win-or-out Game 162.
Source · MLB.com
Dan Wilson will not return as Mariners manager after 2026 season
MLB.com reported that Dan Wilson will not be back as Seattle's manager in 2027, setting up a managerial search for a club that finished 76-86.
Source · MLB.com
Jesús Luzardo activated, throws four-pitch eighth inning in Phillies' Game 162 win
Luzardo returned from the 15-day IL with left shoulder inflammation and threw a four-pitch eighth inning, telling MLB.com he's ready for "whatever Phillies need."
Source · MLB.com
Red Sox place Mickey Gasper and Tyron Guerrero on IL ahead of Wild Card Series vs. Yankees
Boston placed catcher Mickey Gasper (biceps strain) and reliever Tyron Guerrero (Grade 2 lat strain) on the IL Sunday; both players' postseason availability is in doubt.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors