Brewers' Woodruff to IL, putting playoffs in doubt
The Brewers have placed pitcher Brandon Woodruff on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain, putting his availability for the playoffs in jeopardy.
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22nd September 2025
Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff goes on 15-day IL with right lat strain
Brandon Woodruff's comeback season for the Milwaukee Brewers has encountered a setback that the team hopes is a brief one. The right-hander went on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain on Sunday. Woodruff is scheduled to be evaluated by a doctor in St.
Atlanta Braves 2025 offseason preview: Can the Braves bounce back to contend for a title again next season?
2025 season: Eliminated Sept. 20With Atlanta eliminated from the 2025 postseason, let's take a look at the season that was for the Braves, the questions the team must address this winter and the early outlook for next year.
21st September 2025
Ohtani hits 53rd HR to tie Schwarber for NL lead
Shohei Ohtani launched his 53rd home run to tie for the National League lead as the Dodgers erased an early four-run deficit in a 7-5 victory over the Giants.
MLB playoff watch: Astros bumped by Mariners, plus bracket and clinching scenarios
The Mariners are nearing a sweep of Houston and a first-round bye, and only one game separates the Mets from the Reds in the NL wild card.
Raleigh eclipses Griffey Jr. with latest record HR
Seattle Mariners superstar catcher Cal Raleigh broke Ken Griffey Jr.'s single-season franchise record for home runs with his 57th on Saturday.
Guardians on Tigers' heels after 10th win in row
The Guardians have won 15 of their past 16 games -- including two shutout wins Saturday vs. the Twins -- to cut Detroit's lead in the AL Central to one.
Trout hits towering 485-foot shot for 400th homer
Mike Trout hit his 400th career home run Saturday, a towering 485-foot solo shot in Coors Field.
Stanton making HOF case with 450th career HR
Giancarlo Stanton became the sixth player to hit his 450th career home run in a New York Yankees uniform in Saturday's 6-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Guardians are 1 game shy of the biggest comeback in MLB history
On July 8, the Cleveland Guardians were 15.5 games back from the first-place Detroit Tigers. By the end of the month, they had traded away two key pieces in starting pitcher Shane Bieber and reliever Paul Sewald.
Mariners pull off key series win over Astros on wild double play sparked by Victor Robles diving catch
As the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros continue to battle for the top of the AL West, the Mariners closed out the second game of the series against the Astros with a wild win.
Mike Trout hits 400th home run, a 485-foot shot at Coors Field
Trout has 101 more home runs than any other player in Angels history.
Angels star Mike Trout hits 400th career home run, becoming 59th MLB player to reach the milestone
Mike Trout became the 59th member of the 400 Club on Saturday with a solo blast off Jaden Hill in the Los Angeles Angels' 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Giancarlo Stanton hits 450th career home run, passing Jeff Bagwell, Vladimir Guerrero on MLB's all-time list
Giancarlo Stanton became the 41st player in baseball history to reach 450 home runs in the New York Yankees' 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Mariners' Cal Raleigh hits 57th home run to break Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise record
Raleigh smacked the run to right-center field in the top of the third inning to put Seattle up 3-0 over Houston.
Wilson: M's Woo has 'minor' pectoral inflammation
Seattle right-hander Bryan Woo, who exited the Mariners' 4-0 win over the Houston Astros on Friday during his sixth-inning warmup pitches, has "minor inflammation" in his pectoral muscle and is listed as day-to-day, manager Dan Wilson said Saturday.
Lopez's season over after Twins place him on IL
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez, 5-4 with a 2.74 ERA in 14 starts this season, has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a mild right forearm strain after an MRI on Saturday revealed the injury, a day after he started against Cleveland.
Pirates GM Cherington expects to return in 2026
Pittsburgh general manager Ben Cherington expects to return in 2026 despite the Pirates having losing seasons during each of his six years on the job.
2B Gelof (shoulder) needs season-ending surgery
Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left shoulder next week, manager Mark Kotsay said Saturday.
Dodgers' Smith (hand) likely out for reg. season
Dodgers catcher Will Smith is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with a hairline fracture in his right hand.
Dodgers' Will Smith 'doubtful' for rest of regular season with hairline fracture
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said it's "up in the air" whether the catcher will be ready for the first postseason series.
Dodgers All-Star C Will Smith out for regular season with hand fracture, 'up in the air' for postseason
MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images via Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Dodgers just gained a major question mark going into the playoffs.
Tampa Bay Rays 2025 offseason preview: After a down year for the franchise, what will the Rays' front office do this winter?
2025 season: Eliminated Sept. 19With the Rays eliminated from the 2025 postseason, let's take a look at the season that was in Tampa, the questions the team must address this winter and the early outlook for next year.
How the Dodgers became something other than a Superteam
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20th September 2025
MLB playoff watch: Mariners grab West lead, Dodgers lock up spot; bracket, clinching scenarios
The Dodgers clinched a postseason berth and the Blue Jays and Tigers had nights to forget.
Kershaw soaks in curtain call in possible L.A. finale
Clayton Kershaw treated Dodgers fans to a strikeout on his final pitch Friday night and left the field to raucous cheers in his last regular-season start at Dodger Stadium.
M's All-Star Woo (pec tightness) exits; MRI likely
Mariners starter Bryan Woo exited Friday night's 4-0 win over the Astros because of pectoral tightness after throwing a couple of warmup pitches in the sixth inning.
Dodgers RHP Kopech needs 'reset,' returns to IL
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech is going on the injured list.
Royals rock Scherzer for 7 runs, crush Jays 20-1
Kansas City sent 10 batters to the plate in its seven-run first inning and the Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 20-1 on Friday night.
Clayton Kershaw gets standing ovation after final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium
The Dodger Stadium crowd roared after the future Hall of Famer ended his outing with a strikeout.
Clayton Kershaw exits final regular-season Dodger Stadium start to standing ovation as Dodgers clinch playoffs
Clayton Kershaw got a farewell worthy of his 18 years at Dodger Stadium on Friday. One day after announcing his plans to retire following the 2025 season, the three-time Cy Young Award winner made his final regular-season start at the only professional home he's ever known.
Athletics SS Jacob Wilson reverses childhood first pitch with father Jack in return to Pirates' stadium
Before the Pittsburgh Pirates' game against the Athletics on Friday, a father and son provided a beautiful blast from the past. Nearly two decades ago, then-Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson caught a first pitch from his 4-year-old son Jacob at PNC Park.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. becomes third player in Yankees history to join 30-30 club
Chisholm is the first Yankee to have 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a season since Alfonso Soriano in 2003.
Rocked in minors, Senga feels unready to return
Mets right-hander Kodai Senga's return hit a snag after he told club officials Friday that he is not ready to pitch at the major league level after a rocky Triple-A outing the day before.
Skenes: Pirates 'wasted year' if nothing learned
Pirates ace Paul Skenes says Pittsburgh's season will be a "wasted year" if the team and players take no lessons from the franchise's 29th losing season since 1992.
Ex-Pirates SS Wilson recreates 1st pitch to son
Former Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson threw out the first pitch Friday to his son, Jacob, who plays the same position for the Athletics as they revisited a similar scene from 19 years ago.
Phils activate 3B Bohm (shoulder) for stretch run
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm, out since Sept. 8 with left shoulder inflammation, was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Clayton Kershaw announces retirement & Cubs clinch playoffs
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeClayton Kershaw is officially retiring after the 2025 season. The Dodgers legend announced Thursday that this is his last season and tonight will be his last regular season home start.
Astros to reportedly activate Isaac Paredes from IL for AL West showdown vs. Mariners
The Houston Astros are expected to add a key bat to their lineup for this weekend's crucial series against the Seattle Mariners. Isaac Paredes has been on the injured list since July 20 due to a strained right hamstring, missing 55 games.
'Bad actors' are stealing, reselling fan tickets swiped from MLB's Ballpark app, MLB acknowledges
The rash of scams started around Labor Day, with fans owning tickets to large-market teams the most popular targets.
19th September 2025
Clayton Kershaw is hanging them up, plus lots of MLB playoff stakes
The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. Clayton Kershaw is hanging them up after this year.
MLB playoff watch: Dodgers closing in on postseason berth; bracket, clinching scenarios
With Clayton Kershaw on the mound to make the final regular-season home start of his career, the Dodgers could clinch a playoff berth.
Will Raleigh finish strong? Can Astros score without Alvarez? 5 things that will decide the AL West race
The Mariners and Astros are about to face off with the division title and playoff seeding on the line. Here's what will determine the race.
A Twins clubbie's app has made outfitting MLB players with new gear easier for years
Twins clubhouse assistant manager Tim Burke created a database of player measurements that MLB has adopted and about half of its teams use.
Who's in first? That depends. Looking at this year's playoff races under older formats
The two-division era, the wild-card era, the play-in era and others all had their pros and cons when it came to creating exciting races.
In his prime, Clayton Kershaw mastered the 'high-quality start.' As he leaves the stage, it's a lost art
Plus the biggest critic of 'The Natural,' Twins starter Joe Ryan's command tips and more.
MLB history watch: The wacky records that could be broken this month
Here are a heaping handful of players and teams that could be about to make history — in weird ways — before the end of the season.
Ranking 3 MLB weekend series that matter most to the playoff race, led by Mariners-Astros
Here are the weekend series with the highest playoff stakes, including the Mariners and Astros battling for the AL West lead in H-Town.
Fried keeps Yankees surging with 13-K showcase
Yankees manager Aaron Boone had a blast watching Max Fried deliver a career-high-tying 13 strikeouts in seven scoreless innings Thursday night in a 7-0 win over the Orioles.
Yelich's 100th RBI a milestone mark in road back
Christian Yelich went 2 for 4 and drove in his 100th run of the year Thursday in the Brewers' 5-2 victory over the Angels. The milestone reflected how far Yelich has come since back issues ended his 2024 season prematurely.
Greene's 1-hitter keeps Reds in wild-card chase
Hunter Greene pitched a one-hitter as the Reds beat the Cubs 1-0 on Thursday night.
Cubs rookie struck in helmet by 105-mph line drive: 'He's OK, but it was a scary play'
“When the ball hit my helmet, I felt a little bit nervous,” Moisés Ballesteros said after the Cubs’ 1-0 loss to the Reds.
Why now was the time for Clayton Kershaw to retire: 'I'm really at peace with this'
Kershaw gave an emotional press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday to announce his retirement from the sport.
Clayton Kershaw is retiring. Here are 6 of his baseball cards worth collecting
Clayton Kershaw is one of the best pitchers of this baseball generation. He’s amassed more than 3,000 strikeouts to go along with his 222 wins. Throw in three Cy Young Awards, a Most Valuable Player Award and two World Series titles, and you have an impressive career worthy of Cooperstown.
Angels' Soriano ends season on IL with arm bruise
Angels pitcher Jose Soriano, who was hit by a line drive on Wednesday, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a bruised right forearm.
Clayton Kershaw is retiring. Is he the greatest Dodger ever?
Clayton Kershaw is ending a career that has spanned 18 MLB seasons, 11 All-Star nods, three Cy Young Awards, two World Series titles, a Gold Glove, an NL MVP Award, a Roberto Clemente Award and, notably, just one team.
Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw will retire as the ace of his generation
When you think of greatness on the mound over the past 20 years, you probably think of Clayton Kershaw. Whether it was his signature windup or his iconic curveball, the longtime Dodgers ace has been the best starting pitcher of his generation.
The secrets behind the Guardians' playoff push: Who the heck are these guys?
After a tumultuous summer, the Guardians, powered by a cast of mostly unknowns, are defying the odds and fighting for a postseason spot.
Kershaw to retire after season: 'The right time'
Clayton Kershaw, a three-time National League Cy Young Award winner and 11-time All-Star with the Dodgers, will retire after this season. "I'm at peace with it," he said. "I think it's the right time.".
Red Sox slip in playoff race: 'Have to play better'
The Red Sox lost 5-3 to the Athletics on Thursday, allowing the Cleveland Guardians to crawl closer to Boston in the AL wild-card race.
Tong rebounds with best MLB start to buoy Mets
Rookie Johah Tong responded with the best performance of his nascent major league career, holding the Padres to four hits and one unearned run over five innings in the Mets' 6-1 victory at Citi Field.
Skubal has good outing after scare; Tigers swept
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal returned from an injury scare and gave up one run over six innings in a 3-1 loss as the Guardians pulled within 3½ games in the AL Central.
How Bryan Woo has emerged as the Mariners' anchor with the help of his superpower: a nearly unhittable four-seam fastball
It took some time for Bryan Woo to discover his superpower. Today, Woo’s outlier skill — a four-seam fastball that consistently flummoxes hitters — is on full display every time the right-hander takes the mound for the Seattle Mariners.
Clayton Kershaw earned this moment, and now walks away on his own terms
Kershaw flirted with retirement on numerous occasions. But ultimately he fought for the chance to close things out his way.
Starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of the 2025 season, Dodgers announce
Clayton Kershaw is bringing his stellar career to an end. The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday that the starting pitcher will retire at the end of the 2025 season. Kershaw, who has spent his entire career with the Dodgers, retires after 18 years in the league.
Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of the 2025 season, Dodgers announce
Clayton Kershaw is bringing his stellar career to an end. The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday that the starting pitcher will retire at the end of the 2025 season. Kershaw, who has spent his entire career with the Dodgers, retires after 18 years in the league.
Tarik Skubal allows 1 run after injury scare, Guardians cut Tigers' AL Central lead to 3.5 games with 3-1 win
Tarik Skubal showed no lingering signs of injury in his first start since exiting his outing Saturday due to discomfort in his rib cage.
MLB institutes down period for teams scouting amateur players
Major League Baseball is instituting a "down period" for teams scouting amateur players, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Thursday. Per Passan, the new provision will ban organizations from collecting data on amateur prospects for a period during the winter.
Verlander, riding hot streak, wants to pitch in '26
Giants pitcher Justin Verlander, who has a 2.17 ERA in his past 11 games, wants to return -- after he turns 43 in February -- for a 21st season in 2026.
MLB down period aims to ease amateur 'pressure'
MLB hopes that a new Amateur Recovery Period Policy, as ordered in a memo obtained by ESPN, will "alleviate the pressure on young players" hoping to play professional baseball.
Senga not a roster lock if Mets make postseason
When he takes the mound for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday night, Kodai Senga might be pitching for a spot on the Mets' postseason pitching staff.
MLB free-agent rankings 2025-26: Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Kyle Schwarber still the top 3 as Bo Bichette rises up the list
There are just 11 days left in the 2025 MLB regular season. And because postseason baseball is about to dominate our brains, hearts and health over the next month, now is a lovely time to review the upcoming free-agent class one final time.
MLB mandates 'recovery period' for scouting amateur players during offseason
Citing an increase in injuries, the league will prohibit the evaluation of draft-eligible players to prevent year-round scouting.
Baltimore Orioles 2025 offseason preview: Can the O's get back to the playoffs after being one of the most disappointing teams in MLB?
2025 season: Eliminated Sept. 17With Baltimore eliminated from the 2025 postseason, let's take a look at the season that was for the Orioles, the questions the team must address this winter and the early outlook for next year.
Athletics 2025 offseason preview: After making some big strides on offense, what's ahead for the A's this winter?
2025 season: Eliminated Sept. 17With the Athletics eliminated from the 2025 postseason, let's take a look at the season that was for the A’s, the questions the team must address this winter and the early outlook for next year.
Nationals interview Red Sox assistant GM Eddie Romero for top front-office job: Sources
The position has been open since the Nationals fired Mike Rizzo as president of baseball operations in July.
18th September 2025
Nine playoff spots left after Cubs clinch, plus the shortest MLB career
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MLB Power Rankings: Where every team ranks with less than two weeks left
Some teams have already clinched postseason berths, while others are making one last push with 11 days to go. Where do they all stand on our second-to-last list?.
How a Dodgers reliever became the unlikely catalyst for baseball's biggest labor battle
There are two words MLB and the MLBPA simply cannot agree on. Here's how it got this way and what it means for the next CBA.
MLB playoff watch: Cubs get in, Blue Jays getting closer; bracket, clinching scenarios
Things in the AL West have shifted once again ahead of a pivotal weekend series.
The mythical pitch that's become a reality. Plus, another Pulse reader bet to pick
The Pulse Newsletter ???? | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Clinch a playoff spot today.
For Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz, his 4-home run game changed everything
Kurtz’s career — his life — has undoubtedly changed since that fateful night in Houston. The on-field adjustments have been most striking.
The Athletic's Minor League awards: Konnor Griffin is our prospect of the year
Griffin advanced three levels in his pro debut season, improving his production at each stop along the way.
In a time of political chaos, sports finding some common ground
Talk all you want about the general conservativeness of sports, but once the gates open, it’s generally all about team colors.
It's been a long year for the Cubs and they deserve to celebrate the present
Cubs rewarded with playoff berth after a season of joy and discovery. A season of loss. A season of disappointment and validation.
Former MLB outfielder Tyler Naquin hopes to be the sport's next great pitching experiment
The 2012 first-round pick who made it in the majors as a solid left-handed-hitting outfielder? He’s a right-handed pitcher now.
This Week in Sports Trivia: September 18, 2025
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Meet the man whose MLB career came and went in a single pitch
Sixty years ago, Gagliano was an 18-year-old sent in to pinch-run at first for the Indians at Yankee Stadium. He wasn't there very long.
Gone in 2.5 pitches: The fleeting life of a baseball in modern MLB
The Athletic tracked the fate of every baseball used in two major-league games earlier this summer. Here's what we found.
Royals' Bergert lands on IL with forearm tightness
Royals pitcher Ryan Bergert, who was scheduled to start Friday against Toronto, experienced tightness in his right forearm before Wednesday's win over the Mariners and will go on the injured list.
Cubs' Tucker visits Florida for additional treatment
Kyle Tucker traveled to Florida for treatment on his injured left calf, with Cubs manager Craig Counsell saying the four-time All-Star had plateaued in his recovery.
Dodgers considering Ohtani helping as reliever
Dave Roberts said the Dodgers have talked about Shohei Ohtani pitching out of the bullpen in the playoffs. As for playing in the outfield, as Ohtani said Tuesday he would be willing to do, Roberts said that won't happen.
Brewers' Quintana on IL; Megill return in doubt
The Brewers put Jose Quintana on the IL due to a calf injury and are unsure when All-Star closer Trevor Megill can return with the playoffs approaching.
Mets activate Torrens; Alvarez plays after HBP
Backup catcher Luis Torrens was reinstated from the injured list Wednesday, but starting catcher Francisco Alvarez was right back in the lineup after leaving Tuesday's game when he was drilled on the left arm.
Mets set MLB record with 46 different pitchers used this season
For most of the season, MLB teams are prohibited from carrying more than 13 pitchers on their active roster. So it's quite a feat when one team manages to use three-and-a-half times that number in a year.
Bubbly flows as Cubs reach 1st playoffs since '20
Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs as the Cubs won for the seventh time in eight games to clinch their first postseason berth since 2020.
Rays presidents will step down as part of sale
Tampa Bay Rays presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld will step down from their roles as part of the pending sale of the team to new owners, the team announced Wednesday.
White Sox lefty Pérez exits with sore shoulder
Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Pérez exited his start against Baltimore on Wednesday because of left shoulder soreness.
Why the Cubs did not take their playoff clinching celebration for granted
After sticking with that businesslike approach for months, the Cubs showed another side of their personality on Wednesday.
