MLB Daily Digest – September 17, 2026

The latest MLB headlines, trade updates, game reaction, standings stories and talking points from across baseball.

Aaron Judge Exits Early Against Twins Due to Right Lower Leg Tightness

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge was pulled for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins after experiencing tightness in his lower right leg.

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Milwaukee Brewers Clinch Fourth Consecutive NL Central Title

The Milwaukee Brewers secured their fourth straight NL Central division title following a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a subsequent loss by the Chicago Cubs.

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Reds’ Elly De La Cruz Achieves Rare Feat Matching Lou Gehrig

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz has joined legendary Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig by accomplishing a rare, historic baseball milestone, according to recent reports.

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Orioles Place Jackson Holliday on IL, Select José Barrero

The Baltimore Orioles have placed infielder Jackson Holliday on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation and selected infielder/outfielder José Barrero to take his roster spot.

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Red Sox Outfielder Jarren Duran Out of Starting Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was left out of the team’s starting lineup, raising questions regarding his current physical status and whether he is dealing with an injury.

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Jacob Misiorowski and Cristopher Sanchez Lead Tight NL Cy Young Race

The National League Cy Young race features a tight contest, with Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski emerging as a betting favorite alongside strong statistical performances from Cristopher Sanchez.

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Shohei Ohtani’s Success Highlights Difficulty of Two-Way Role in MLB

Despite expectations that Shohei Ohtani would inspire a wave of two-way players, his unprecedented success has instead highlighted the immense difficulty of pitching and hitting at the major league level.

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Marlins Ace Sandy Alcantara Earns First Career Save Against Arizona

Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara recorded his first career save on Wednesday night against Arizona, coming just two days after throwing 101 pitches in a starting appearance.

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Longtime Mets Radio Broadcaster Howie Rose Reflects on His Career

Veteran New York Mets radio announcer Howie Rose reflected on his career from the Citi Field broadcast booth, discussing his journey as a generational voice for the franchise.

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Former Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Passes Away at Age 45

A 45-year-old former Major League Baseball pitcher, who was drafted by the Minnesota Twins and previously played for the Toronto Blue Jays, has passed away suddenly.

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Anthony Volpe and Fernando Tatis Jr. Highlight Weekly Fantasy Steals Report

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe and Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr., who has a career-high 35 stolen bases, are driving significant fantasy baseball value as key base-stealing assets.

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Jupiter Hammerheads Win FSL Title With Walk-Off Victory Over Tarpons

The Jupiter Hammerheads secured their second Florida State League championship in four years with a 1-0 walk-off win over the Tampa Tarpons in a game delayed three times by rain.

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Case For Astros’ Yordan Alvarez in AL MVP Race Over Junior Caminero

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is highlighted as a strong American League MVP candidate based on his season-long production, despite a compelling case from Junior Caminero.

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Unnamed Diamondbacks Star Touted as NL MVP Candidate Amid Wild Card Chase

As the Arizona Diamondbacks battle for a National League Wild Card spot, an analyst argues that a standout player on the roster—not Corbin Carroll—deserves consideration for the NL MVP race.

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MLB Free Agent Center Field Market Continues to Underwhelm Teams

Finding quality center fielders in free agency remains a challenge for MLB teams, highlighted by Harrison Bader’s struggling multi-year contract with the San Francisco Giants.

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