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MLB 2026 Season
Los Angeles Dodgers baseball season coverage including trades, injuries, and roster moves.
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2026-07-29 to 2026-10-26 · UTC publication dates
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Whitlock pitched through fractured tibia in September without diagnosis
Garrett Whitlock pitched for the Boston Red Sox throughout September 2026 while unknowingly suffering from a fractured tibia. During this month, he made 8 appearances, did not allow an earned run over 7 1/3 innings, struck out 9 batters, and walked 2. The Red Sox pitching staff assisted with pain management, but the severity of the injury remained undiagnosed until after the Wild Card series.
Aroldis Chapman's contract option vests with Red Sox
Closer Aroldis Chapman's contract option vested with the Boston Red Sox after he passed a physical. He is set to return in 2027 on a contract worth between $13 million and $14 million. Chapman served as Boston's closer during the 2026 season alongside reliever Garrett Whitlock.
Red Sox eliminated in Wild Card series by Yankees
The Boston Red Sox were eliminated from the playoffs in late September 2026 after being swept by the New York Yankees in a two-game Wild Card round matchup. Garrett Whitlock appeared in Game 2, allowing 3 earned runs on 3 hits including a home run by Cody Bellinger, along with 1 walk in 1 1/3 innings pitched.
Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock diagnosed with fractured tibia
Garrett Whitlock, a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, was diagnosed with a fractured right tibia after undergoing imaging following the Wild Card series against the New York Yankees in late September. The fracture was not initially diagnosed when Whitlock first experienced leg pain earlier in the season. He will not require surgery but will spend 4-6 weeks in a walking boot during recovery.
Whitlock posts 1.72 ERA in 2026 season as elite relief pitcher
Garrett Whitlock finished the 2026 regular season with a 1.72 ERA across 52 1/3 innings in 54 appearances for the Boston Red Sox. He recorded 59 strikeouts, a 29.8% strikeout rate, a 4.5% walk rate, and a career-high 26 holds. Among 140 relievers with at least 50 innings pitched, he ranked fourth in walk rate, sixth in ERA, and ninth in K-BB percentage.
Drew Rasmussen sets Rays postseason franchise record with 20 strikeout swings-and-misses
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen generated 23 whiffs on 101 pitches during his eight-inning performance against the Yankees. When he reached 20 swings-and-misses in the game, he set a franchise record for whiffs recorded by a Rays pitcher in a postseason game. His strikeout total of 10 tied the postseason franchise record for the Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays defeat New York Yankees in Game 1 of ALDS with Drew Rasmussen dominant pitching performance
In Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen delivered a dominant performance, allowing only one hit and two walks while striking out 10 batters over eight innings. The Rays scored one run on a home run by first baseman Jonathan Aranda in the third inning, which proved sufficient to secure the victory. Yankees catcher Austin Wells recorded the only hit off Rasmussen, a line drive double down the right-field line, but was thrown out attempting to stretch it into a triple.
Cody Simpson makes defensive play to preserve Rasmussen's no-hit bid
During the top of the fourth inning, Rays outfielder Cody Simpson made a stellar sliding catch to help maintain Rasmussen's strong pitching performance and protect his no-hit bid against the Yankees.
Drew Rasmussen becomes first pitcher to throw seven or more scoreless innings against Yankees in postseason history
Drew Rasmussen achieved a postseason milestone by becoming the first pitcher in postseason history to pitch seven or more scoreless innings against the New York Yankees. His eight-inning performance featured complete dominance with only one hit allowed and two walks.
Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole allows one earned run over five innings against Rays
New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole appeared in Game 1 of the ALDS, pitching five innings while allowing one earned run, recording five strikeouts, and issuing one walk. Despite his solid performance, the Yankees were unable to score sufficient runs to overcome the Rays' offense.
ALDS Game 2 between Rays and Yankees scheduled for Monday in Tampa Bay
Game 2 of the American League Division Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees is scheduled to take place on Monday night in Tampa Bay. Yankees pitcher Cam Schilter is expected to start for New York, while the Rays have not yet announced their starting pitcher.
Yankees defeat Red Sox 9-0 in Wild Card Series Game 1
The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-0 in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. The shutout victory gave the Yankees control of the best-of-three series, with Game 2 scheduled for Wednesday night. A win in Game 2 would advance New York to the Division Series against AL East champion Tampa Bay.
Ben Rice records six RBIs with two home runs and four hits against Red Sox
Ben Rice went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a double, and six RBIs for the Yankees, matching the franchise record for postseason RBIs in a single game. Rice hit a 423-foot solo home run in the fifth inning and a grand slam in the eighth inning. His six RBIs tied the franchise record set by four other players in a postseason game.
Aaron Judge unavailable for Yankees playoff opener due to calf injury
New York Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge did not play in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Red Sox due to a calf injury. Despite Judge's absence, the Yankees still dominated the game, winning 9-0 with contributions from other offensive players including Ben Rice and Austin Wells.
George Lombard Jr. records three hits in postseason debut
George Lombard Jr., a 21-year-old rookie, had three hits in his postseason debut for the Yankees against the Red Sox. Austin Wells, batting ninth, drove in two runs for New York. The strong offensive performance from multiple players contributed to the 9-0 shutout victory.
Cam Schlittler strikes out 10 in dominant playoff pitching performance
Cam Schlittler pitched 6 1/3 innings for the Yankees, allowing only two singles and one walk with 10 strikeouts and no runner reaching second base. He threw 117 pitches, the most by a Yankees postseason starter since CC Sabathia's 121 pitches in 2012. Schlittler, a leading candidate for the AL Cy Young Award with a 1.95 ERA in the regular season, is 4-1 with a 0.47 ERA and 49 strikeouts in six career starts against the Red Sox including playoffs.
Aaron Judge suffered calf strain during 2026 season comeback
Aaron Judge sustained a strained right calf on September 16, 2026, just eight days after returning to action on September 8 following a three-month absence due to a fractured rib. Judge had missed all of June, July, August, and the first week of September before his September 8 return. He played in only seven games before the calf injury occurred, batting .174 with one home run and three RBIs during that brief stretch.
Yankees won 93 games and top AL wild-card seed despite Judge's injury
The New York Yankees secured the top wild-card position in the American League with a 93-68 record, the second-best record in the junior circuit for 2026. This was achieved despite Aaron Judge missing most of the season due to injury. Designated hitter and first baseman Ben Rice emerged as the offensive centerpiece during Judge's absence, batting .264/.363/.534 with a team-best 41 home runs and 146 OPS+, ranking fourth in the American League for home runs.
Aaron Judge limited to 66 games in injury-plagued 2026 season
Aaron Judge appeared in only 66 regular season games during the 2026 MLB season, the fewest of his career outside of his 27-game debut in 2016 and the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. In those 66 games, Judge batted .241 with 18 home runs, 41 RBIs, and an .871 OPS. He was particularly ineffective in September before the calf injury, batting .174 with one home run and three RBIs.
Aaron Judge excluded from Yankees roster for AL Wild Card Series against Red Sox
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge was left off the roster for the AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox starting Tuesday, September 30, 2026. Judge, a three-time AL MVP, has been sidelined since September 16 with a strained right calf. The 34-year-old had attempted to convince manager Aaron Boone and the medical staff by taking live batting practice on Monday, but the team decided not to include him for the best-of-three series.
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Rangers add international prospect Arredondo to development pipeline
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Lowe's walk-off single caps breakout season as second base leader
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Misiorowski dominates Rockies with record-breaking strikeout performance
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