Cubs’ Matt Shaw explains skipping game for Charlie Kirk memorial
Rookie Matt Shaw missed the Cubs’ game in a pennant race to attend service for right-wing podcaster Charlie Kirk.
🚨🚨🚨PHILLIES SLIPPING?: Phіlаdelрhіа’ѕ 4-3 loѕѕ to the Dіаmondbаckѕ hаѕ them ѕlіdіng two gаmeѕ bаck of the fіnаl NL wіld-cаrd berth, аnd ѕocіаl medіа іѕ buzzіng wіth fruѕtrаtіon, раnіc, аnd hot tаkeѕ аbout fаdіng momentum. Every mіѕѕed chаnce аt the рlаte аnd ѕhаky bullрen moment іѕ beіng mаgnіfіed аѕ fаnѕ debаte whether thіѕ teаm іѕ runnіng out of gаѕ аt the worѕt рoѕѕіble tіme. The ѕuѕрenѕe іѕn’t juѕt аbout the ѕtаndіngѕ — іt’ѕ аbout whether Phіlly’ѕ October dreаmѕ аre ѕtаrtіng to crаck.
Zac Gallen held the Phillies to four hits over seven innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Philadelphia 4-3 on Saturday night.
Atlanta Braves Put on Dominant Performance in Commanding 8-1 Victory Over Tigers
Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and Bryce Elder pitched seven strong innings as the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 10-1.
🚨COMEBACK ALERT: Twins’ Bailey Ober Vows to Find His ‘Old Self’ in Offseason as Fans Hope for a Big Return
After being a model of consistency in the previous three years, the right-hander struggled with injury and mechanics this season.
Report: Minnesota’s catchers are progressing toward potential returns, giving fans hope, easing roster concerns, and setting up a much-needed lift for the stretch ahead.
Christian Vázquez is likely to join the St. Paul Saints on a rehab assignment in Memphis later this week.
Where the Red Sox sit in American League playoff picture after weekend series with Yankees
The Red Sox avoided a three-game sweep by the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on Sunday night, but dropping the first two games of the weekend series will make the final two weeks of the regular season a lot more stressful for Boston.
Southern California thought it was a reunion, but Royce turned it into a demolition tour—two homers that felt less like nostalgia and more like payback.
Monday marked the first time Royce Lewis played at his home ballpark.
White Sox Winning Streak Snapped as Tigers Deliver Crushing 6-0 Blow
Tarik Skubal allowed two singles in seven innings and the Detroit Tigers ended Chicago’s six-game winning streak with a 6-0 win over the White Sox.
Bombshell Report Links Yankees to Elite Japanese Prospect as International Market Heats Up
Jon Heyman reports the New York Yankees are linked to top Japanese international prospect Munetaka Murakami.
Cubs Go on Home Run Frenzy With Sammy Sosa in Attendance Rolling to Wild 11-5 Win Over Nationals
CHICAGO — Maybe there was some mojo because legendary home run hitter Sammy Sosa was in the house. Maybe it was because the wind was blowing out at Wrigley Field. Maybe it was because Washington Nationals pitchers have made a habit allowing home runs this season — 180 entering the day. Whatever the reason, the Chicago Cubs added to that total Friday, belting four long balls in an 11-5 win in …