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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Caminero Slugs AL-Leading 39th Homer as Rays Rout Braves 7-1
Junior Caminero slugged his 39th home run, a 455-foot blast in the first inning off A.J. Smith-Shawver, as the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Tuesday night. Caminero’s homer gives him the American League lead. Liam Hicks added a two-run shot in the third, and Yandy Diaz and Richie Palacios hit solo homers later in the game. Freddy Peralta (8-11), acquired from the Mets at the trade deadline, allowed one run across six innings for his third consecutive win. Chandler Simpson stole his 40th base, becoming the first player since Chad Curtis in 1992-93 to reach that mark in his first two major league seasons.
Judge Hitless in Return as Yankees Beat Rockies 5-3, Clinch 34th Straight Winning Season
Aaron Judge went 0-for-3 in his highly anticipated return from a broken rib on Tuesday night, but the New York Yankees still beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 to clinch their 34th consecutive winning season. Judge, who had missed 84 games since May 31, struck out twice and flied out before being replaced in the seventh inning as planned. Cam Schlittler struck out 10 batters in seven innings to pace the pitching staff. Heliot Ramos hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, providing the decisive blow. Colorado’s Hunter Goodman launched his 37th homer in the ninth but it was not enough to close the gap.
Sources: CBS Sports
Seager, Langford, Jansen Homer as Rangers Rout Mariners 10-5
Corey Seager, Wyatt Langford and Danny Jansen each hit a home run as the Texas Rangers routed the Seattle Mariners 10-5 Tuesday night, keeping the AL West race tight. Cal Quantrill (8-5) pitched six strong innings, allowing three runs in his fifth straight quality start. Seager led off the scoring with an 418-foot blast off Bryce Miller, before Seattle rookie Lazaro Montes hit a 474-foot three-run homer, the farthest ever recorded at T-Mobile Park in the Statcast era. Texas erupted for five runs in the fifth, with Langford and Jansen hitting back-to-back home runs. The Rangers remain two games back of Houston in the AL West.
Chourio’s Ninth-Inning Homer Sparks Brewers’ 4-3 Extra-Inning Win Over Cubs
Jackson Chourio hit a career-high 22nd home run, a stunning two-run shot off Jacob Webb in the ninth inning, to tie the game, and Luis Lara delivered a walk-off single in the 10th to lift the Milwaukee Brewers past the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Tuesday night. The come-from-behind win extended Milwaukee’s NL Central division lead to nine games over Chicago with three weeks remaining. Chourio collected four hits on the night. Milwaukee had trailed 3-1 heading into the bottom of the ninth before pinch-hitter Christian Yelich singled and Chourio crushed his dramatic tying shot, sparking the Brewers’ second late-inning comeback in as many nights against the Cubs.
Bazzana’s Three-Run Homer Lifts Guardians Past Orioles 9-5, Hold Wild Card
Travis Bazzana launched a three-run homer in the second inning, his 11th of the season, and Brayan Rocchio drove in two runs with a ninth-inning single as the Cleveland Guardians topped the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 Tuesday night. The win clinches the season series for Cleveland and keeps the Guardians (74-72) in position for the third and final American League wild-card spot. Tanner Bibee retired the first nine Orioles batters before Baltimore chipped away with a five-run middle-inning rally, but Cleveland reliever Tim Herrin (3-4) posted 1 1/3 scoreless innings to secure the win. Jose Ramirez added a run in the seventh for some late cushion.
Manaea Perfect for Five Innings, Lindor and Soto Homer in Mets’ 7-5 Win Over Marlins
Sean Manaea retired his first 15 batters in pursuit of a perfect game, and Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto homered early as the New York Mets held on for a 7-5 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. Lindor led off the first inning against Sandy Alcantara with his 17th homer, then Soto followed with a three-run blast in the second for his 24th, staking the Mets to a 7-0 lead. Manaea’s perfect-game bid ended when Jakob Marsee opened the sixth with a bloop single, and Miami scored five times in the inning. The Mets have now won three straight and five of their last six games.
Skubal Shines as Dodgers Win Sixth Straight 3-2; Ohtani Rested With Knee and Biceps Injuries
Tarik Skubal pitched 7 1/3 innings, Teoscar Hernandez drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Will Smith gave Los Angeles an early 1-0 lead with a two-out solo homer off Nick Lodolo in the first inning. Hernandez, hitting .484 in his last nine games, went 3 for 3. Skubal (9-7) allowed two runs in his seventh start since being acquired near the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Shohei Ohtani sat out with knee and biceps injuries, with manager Dave Roberts citing precaution ahead of the playoffs.
Sources: CBS Sports
Walker’s 25th Homer Powers Astros to 6-5 Win Over Phillies
Christian Walker slugged a three-run homer, his 25th of the season, in the second inning, and Hayden Wesneski (5-1) retired the first 15 Philadelphia batters as the Houston Astros edged the Phillies 6-5 Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Cam Smith and Daulton Varsho also went deep for Houston, which built a 5-0 lead before closer Josh Hader needed to retire Kyle Schwarber with the tying run on base to preserve the win. Wesneski, who entered the game having not allowed a run in his last 12 innings, pitched six frames and scattered three runs. The Astros enter the series with a two-game lead over Texas atop the AL West.
Diamondbacks to Activate Gallen and Soroka From IL for Series Finale
The Arizona Diamondbacks are reinstating starter Zac Gallen from the 60-day injured list and right-hander Michael Soroka from the 15-day IL for Wednesday’s series finale in Kansas City, manager Torey Lovullo confirmed Tuesday. Gallen has missed the entire second half of the season with elbow inflammation. He made a single Triple-A rehab start on August 30 before throwing a 60-pitch simulated game last Friday. Soroka, sidelined for two weeks with shoulder inflammation, also threw 59 pitches in a sim game. Lovullo said Gallen will start Wednesday and Soroka will pitch in bulk relief. Soroka posted a 3.40 ERA across 18 outings prior to his absence.
Sources: MLB Trade Rumors
Chandler Strikes Out Eight as Pirates Rout White Sox 9-3, Trim Chicago’s Lead to Two
Rookie right-hander Bubba Chandler struck out eight in six innings and Pittsburgh’s offense pounded out 18 hits as the Pirates routed the Chicago White Sox 9-3 Tuesday night, trimming Chicago’s AL Central division lead to two games over the Cleveland Guardians. Chandler (7-9) retired the first 12 White Sox batters before Andrew Benintendi broke through with a double in the fifth. Bryan Reynolds had two doubles and two RBI, and Oneil Cruz went 3 for 5 with two RBI as the Pirates jumped to a 7-0 lead after two innings. Rafael Flores Jr. also homered in Pittsburgh’s seventh win in nine games. Sean Burke (8-7) absorbed the loss.
American League
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL East | |||
| Tampa Bay Rays | 86 | 58 | — |
| New York Yankees | 82 | 62 | 4 |
| Boston Red Sox | 80 | 66 | 7 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 73 | 73 | 14 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 70 | 76 | 17 |
| AL Central | |||
| Chicago White Sox | 75 | 69 | — |
| Cleveland Guardians | 74 | 72 | 2 |
| Minnesota Twins | 69 | 76 | 6.5 |
| Detroit Tigers | 66 | 79 | 9.5 |
| Kansas City Royals | 64 | 82 | 12 |
| AL West | |||
| Houston Astros | 74 | 71 | — |
| Texas Rangers | 72 | 73 | 2 |
| Seattle Mariners | 67 | 78 | 7 |
| Athletics | 58 | 88 | 16.5 |
| Los Angeles Angels | 55 | 90 | 19 |
National League
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| NL East | |||
| Atlanta Braves | 85 | 60 | — |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 81 | 64 | 4 |
| Miami Marlins | 72 | 74 | 13.5 |
| New York Mets | 67 | 78 | 18 |
| Washington Nationals | 67 | 80 | 19 |
| NL Central | |||
| Milwaukee Brewers | 90 | 56 | — |
| Chicago Cubs | 81 | 65 | 9 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 72 | 73 | 17.5 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 72 | 74 | 18 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 69 | 76 | 20.5 |
| NL West | |||
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 88 | 57 | — |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 78 | 68 | 10.5 |
| San Diego Padres | 77 | 68 | 11 |
| San Francisco Giants | 61 | 85 | 27.5 |
| Colorado Rockies | 55 | 89 | 32.5 |
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