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MLB Daily Digest – September 5, 2026

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

Rays Closer Bryan Baker Exits Game Against Rangers With Apparent Injury

Tampa Bay Rays closer Bryan Baker, who leads MLB with 39 saves, was forced to leave Friday’s 7-6 victory over the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning after suffering an apparent injury.

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Rays Place Left-Hander Shane McClanahan on 15-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed starting pitcher Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm tightness, recalling right-hander Alex Cook in a corresponding roster move.

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Guardians’ Brayan Rocchio Makes MLB History With Grand Slam and Walk-Off HR

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio became just the sixth player in Major League Baseball history to hit both a grand slam and a walk-off home run in the same game during Friday’s contest.

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Yankees Pitcher Fernando Cruz Avoids Tommy John Surgery for Now

New York Yankees pitcher Fernando Cruz has avoided Tommy John surgery for the time being, reportedly keeping alive a slim possibility that he could return to pitch again later this season.

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Braves’ Chris Sale Boosts NL Cy Young Bid With Dominant Second Half

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale, 37, is putting himself firmly in the National League Cy Young conversation thanks to a dominant second-half surge showing no signs of slowing down.

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Mets President David Stearns Addresses Kodai Senga’s Uncertain 2027 Role

While Kodai Senga has found success in the bullpen for the 2026 season, New York Mets president David Stearns noted that the pitcher’s role for the 2027 campaign remains an open question.

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Red Sox Provide Updated Return Timeline for Injured Ceddanne Rafaela

The Boston Red Sox have shared an updated timeline for center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela as he continues his recovery and prepares to return to action from his current injury absence.

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MLB Mailbag Examines Rookie of the Year Races and Player Outlooks

A new MLB trade rumors mailbag discusses the 2026 Rookie of the Year races, William Contreras’ future in Milwaukee, Brayan Bello’s trade status, and the outlooks for Spencer Torkelson and Nolan Gorman.

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Mets Players Respect Interim Manager Andy Green’s Plan to Return to Front Office

Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto expressed support for interim manager Andy Green’s expected decision to return to his front-office role rather than pursue a permanent managerial job next season.

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Pirates Reliever Luke Weaver Reveals Struggle With Severe Poison Ivy

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Luke Weaver revealed he has been battling a severe case of poison ivy for nearly a month, which has caused full-body hives and sleep deprivation since his trade from the Mets.

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Cardinals’ Jordan Walker Reaches 100-RBI Milestone in Breakout Season

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker reached the 100-RBI mark for the season with a sacrifice fly against the Colorado Rockies, joining teammate Alec Burleson in achieving the milestone.

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Pablo Torre Questions Magic Johnson’s Actions Following $350M Loan

Media personality Pablo Torre has raised questions regarding a decision made by Magic Johnson following the sale of EquiTrust, amid an alleged 350-million-dollar loan to Dodgers owner Mark Walter.

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MLB Insider Jon Heyman Labels Mariners the ‘Most Disappointing Team’

Baseball insider Jon Heyman named the Seattle Mariners as the league’s most disappointing team this season, pointing to their collapse on both offensive and defensive sides of the ball.

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Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Makes Spectacular Catch to Highlight Defensive Value

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has bolstered his defensive reputation by making what is being called one of the best catches of the season, showcasing his elite defensive metrics.

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Eugenio Suárez Ties Reds Franchise Home Run Milestone Against Brewers

Cincinnati Reds infielder Eugenio Suárez hit his 21st home run of the season and 210th of his career as a Red, tying an MLB legend on the franchise’s all-time home run list.

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