search
MLB.com
Trends
- 1
Justin Verlander, the three-time Cy Young Award winner and one of baseball's defining pitchers of the past two decades, has made what is being described as his final start, drawing reactions from fans and commentators across the sport. MLB.com is leading coverage of the moment, with baseball observers reflecting on the career of the 40-something right-hander who won World Series titles with Houston and dominated for Detroit before that.
- 2Tigers and Hinch give Verlander a surprise sendoff▼How Hinch, Tigers 'totally blindsided' Verlander with a perfect sendoff
Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch orchestrated what Justin Verlander described as a 'totally blindsided' perfect sendoff for the star pitcher. Details of the farewell moment drew attention across baseball media, with MLB.com highlighting the emotional surprise organized by Hinch and the Tigers organization for the longtime ace.
- 3Cubs and Padres set for Wild Card Series rematch●What to know ahead of Cubs-Padres Wild Card Series matchup https://www. mlb.com/news/cubs-vs-padres-wi ld-card-series-li
The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres are preparing to meet again in the National League Wild Card Series, a year after facing off in a tense, dramatic postseason series at Wrigley Field. Preview coverage focuses on the expected lineups and pitching matchups as both clubs look to advance in the playoffs.
- 4MLB playoff picture: bracket and tiebreakers explained●Bracket, tiebreakers and more: Here is the current playoff picture
MLB.com has published an updated overview of the current Major League Baseball playoff picture, laying out the postseason bracket, the standings scenarios and the tiebreaker procedures that would decide races still unresolved. With the regular season entering its decisive stretch, fans are checking where their teams stand and which head-to-head results could shuffle seeding. The league's explainer is aimed at clarifying how tiebreakers would play out if teams finish level.
- 5Dodgers lose Treinen to shoulder injury before playoffs▼Treinen injures shoulder, no longer an option for Dodgers' playoff 'pen
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen has injured his shoulder and will not be available for the team's playoff bullpen, according to MLB.com. The injury removes a key late-inning option from the pitching staff as the Dodgers prepare for their postseason run, leaving manager Dave Roberts with fewer reliable setup arms in high-leverage situations.
- 6MLB Announces 2026 Wild Card Series Game Times●Wild Card Series game times announced https://www. mlb.com/news/2026-wild-card-se ries-game-times Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball has announced the broadcast schedule and game times for the 2026 Wild Card Series, presented by AbbVie. The 2026 Postseason will open with each of the four Wild Card matchups, and fans now know when and where to watch the opening round of playoff baseball as teams prepare to begin their October runs.
- 7
MLB.com has published a tracker following the teams in position for the 2026 Major League Baseball postseason. The piece lays out which clubs currently hold playoff spots and which are in contention as the season unfolds. Fans are using it to gauge how the playoff picture could shift over the coming months.
- 8Phillies activate Jesús Luzardo for regular-season finale●Luzardo activated off IL for Game 162; Urquidy DFA'd https://www. mlb.com/news/jesus-luzardo-act ivated-from-injured-lis
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo from the 15-day injured list ahead of their final regular-season game against the Tampa Bay Rays. To clear a roster spot, the team designated right-hander José Urquidy for assignment. Luzardo's return for Game 162 gives Philadelphia an extra arm as it heads toward the postseason, and the move is drawing attention as the club finalises its playoff pitching plans.
- 9
Pitcher Hayden Wesneski delivered a strong start, striking out five batters in his outing, according to MLB.com. The performance is drawing attention from baseball fans tracking his form on the mound this season.
- 10
The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled pitcher Bobby Miller to their major league roster, the club announced via MLB.com. Miller, a right-hander who has moved between the majors and the minors, returns to the big-league pitching staff as the Dodgers continue adjusting their rotation. No further details about his role or corresponding roster move were given in the initial report.
- 11Caminero hits 40 homers, 100 RBIs, eyes full season●Caminero (again) meets goals of 40 HRs, 100 RBIs; 162 starts is next
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero has again reached his stated pre-season goals of 40 home runs and 100 runs batted in, according to MLB.com. He says his next target is starting all 162 games. Fans and analysts are highlighting the milestone as another sign of the young slugger's durability and power.