Yankees name Cam Schlittler to start Wild Card opener against Red Sox
Max Fried will follow in Game 2, with Gerrit Cole scheduled for a deciding third game if the series goes the distance.
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Verlander’s farewell ends with Tigers’ walk-off win over Pirates
Justin Verlander struck out six in his final start before Eduardo Valencia’s ninth-inning homer gave Detroit a 4–3 victory.
Max Scherzer leaves retirement decision until offseason
The Blue Jays right-hander wants to assess his health and options before deciding whether to return for a 20th major league season.
Phillies’ playoff lead shrinks to one game as Diamondbacks keep winning
Philadelphia has two games left and still controls its path, but Arizona holds the tiebreaker after cutting a four-game deficit to one.
Aaron Judge’s playoff status remains uncertain as Yankees weigh roster options
Judge is pushing to return from a calf strain, while Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham are also working toward possible Wild Card Series appearances.
Inside the Yankees’ $2.6 Billion Apollo Deal: Where the Money Goes and Who Keeps Control
The Steinbrenners retain control as Apollo joins the Yankees’ parent company. The financing gives the business more options, while allowing some owners to sell part of their investment.
Blue Jays eliminated from playoffs a year after winning AL pennant
Baltimore’s doubleheader sweep leaves Toronto with a losing record and three games remaining after its 2025 run to the World Series.
Pirates end losing-season streak as Paul Skenes reaches 200 strikeouts
Spencer Horwitz’s sacrifice fly beats St. Louis 2-1, giving Pittsburgh 81 wins and its first season without a losing record since 2018.
Shohei Ohtani returns from injured list as Dodgers prepare for playoffs
Ohtani rejoined the lineup against San Diego after knee and biceps problems, restoring his bat while a return to pitching remains off the immediate agenda.
Brewers reach 99 wins and leave Phillies waiting for playoff berth
Home runs from Brice Turang and Christian Yelich helped Milwaukee win 4-1, moving the Brewers one victory from their first 100-win season.