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9/18/25 11:40 AM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 18: Aaron Judge among best bets for Thursday HR player props. The Inside the Lines team has been dishing out nightly home run bets all season long -- up more than 30 units on the year. For more free daily picks across all sports, visit the Inside the Lines blog.
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/free-mlb-home-r...

Tirso Ornelas (OF - SD)

9/18/25 11:01 AM - Padres minors: Tirso Ornelas slam paces El Paso; Fort Wayne All-Stars. El Paso gets three homers over last three innings to pull away with win
Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/18/pa...

Manny Machado (3B/DH - SD)

9/18/25 10:30 AM - Padres Daily: Just trying to be themselves going into postseason; one-plus Miller. Manny Machado's grand slam punctuated a victory (and the kind of game) the Padres needed
Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/18/pa...

Kumar Rocker (P - TEX)

9/18/25 10:24 AM - Kumar Rocker, Dylan Crews and more MLB rookies not living up to the hype, plus how they can turn it around. Despite strong credentials and a high draft pick, these rookies have yet to prove their value
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/kumar-rocker-dy...

Tirso Ornelas (OF - SD)

9/18/25 9:01 AM - Padres minors: Tirso Ornelas slam paces El Paso; Fort Wayne All-Stars. El Paso gets three homers over last three innings to pull away with win
Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/18/pa...

Ian Happ (OF - CHC)

9/18/25 7:42 AM - Bubbly flows as Cubs reach 1st playoffs since '20. Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs as the Cubs won for the seventh time in eight games to clinch their first postseason berth since 2020.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46295348/strea...

Kyle Tucker (OF - CHC)

9/18/25 7:42 AM - Cubs' Tucker visits Florida for additional treatment. Kyle Tucker traveled to Florida for treatment on his injured left calf, with Cubs manager Craig Counsell saying the four-time All-Star had plateaued in his recovery.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46297230/cubs-...

Jose Quintana (P - MIL)

9/18/25 7:42 AM - Brewers' Quintana on IL; Megill return in doubt. The Brewers put Jose Quintana on the IL due to a calf injury and are unsure when All-Star closer Trevor Megill can return with the playoffs approaching.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46296825/brewe...

Ryan Bergert (P - KC)

9/18/25 7:42 AM - Royals' Bergert lands on IL with forearm tightness. Royals pitcher Ryan Bergert, who was scheduled to start Friday against Toronto, experienced tightness in his right forearm before Wednesday's win over the Mariners and will go on the injured list.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46298466/royal...

Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)

9/18/25 4:16 AM - [The Athletic] - For Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz, his 4-home run game changed everything. Kurtz’s career — his life — has undoubtedly changed since that fateful night in Houston. The on-field adjustments have been most striking.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)

9/18/25 2:51 AM - Blake Snell, Dodgers shut out Phillies in series finale. Snell strikes out a season-high 12 over seven innings as the Dodgers avoid a three-game sweep with a 5-0 win. Shohei Ohtani hits his 51st homer and Freddie Freeman also goes deep.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2025/09/17/blake-snell-...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)

9/18/25 2:50 AM - Shohei Ohtani open to position change to help Dodgers’ bullpen. Ohtani told members of the Japanese media on Tuesday that he is willing to do whatever the team needs in the postseason, even if that means vacating his DH spot to pitch in relief and then move to the outfield later in the game.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2025/09/17/shohei-ohtan...

Manny Machado (3B/DH - SD)

9/18/25 2:20 AM - Padres play small ball, get grand slam from Manny Machado to beat Mets. Manny Machado's grand slam is the difference after Padres play small ball early
Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/17/pa...

Jake Bauers (1B - MIL)

9/18/25 2:20 AM - Angels’ Jose Soriano exits after being hit by line drive in loss to Brewers. The pitcher is hit on the right forearm by a come-backer off the bat of Milwaukee’s Jake Bauers during the second inning of a 9-2 defeat, the Angels’ sixth straight.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2025/09/17/angels-jose-...

Lawrence Butler (OF - Ath)

9/18/25 12:57 AM - [MLB: Film Room] - Lawrence Butler's RBI walk | 09/17/2025. Lawrence Butler lays off an inside pitch to work a walk, tying the game at 2-2 and collecting his 60th RBI on the season
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Jake Bauers (1B - MIL)

9/18/25 12:20 AM - Angels’ Jose Soriano exits after being hit by line drive in loss to Brewers. The pitcher is hit on the right forearm by a come-backer off the bat of Milwaukee’s Jake Bauers during the second inning of a 9-2 defeat, the Angels’ sixth straight.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2025/09/17/angels-jose-...

Kyle Tucker (OF - CHC)

9/17/25 11:47 PM - Cubs' Tucker visits Florida for additional treatment. Kyle Tucker traveled to Florida for treatment on his injured left calf, with Cubs manager Craig Counsell saying the four-time All-Star had plateaued in his recovery.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46297230/cubs-...

Ryan Bergert (P - KC)

9/17/25 11:47 PM - Royals' Bergert lands on IL with forearm tightness. Royals pitcher Ryan Bergert, who was scheduled to start Friday against Toronto, experienced tightness in his right forearm before Wednesday's win over the Mariners and will go on the injured list.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46298466/royal...

Manny Machado (3B/DH - SD)

9/17/25 11:20 PM - Padres play small ball, get grand slam from Manny Machado, then beat Mets. Manny Machado's grand slam is the difference after Padres play small ball early
Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/17/pa...

Zack Kelly (P - BOS)

9/17/25 10:13 PM - [ClutchPoints] - Red Sox’s Zack Kelly drops fiery NSFW take on bullpen. The Boston Red Sox entered Wednesday’s matchup against the Athletics having lost four of their last five games. With the Wild Card race tightening, Boston badly needed a win. And the resilient Red Sox battled back after trailing by two runs in the fifth inning. Boston forced the game into extra innings and delivered its […] The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Denzer Guzman (SS - LAA)

9/17/25 9:03 PM - Angels focused on long-term goals in final weeks. Gaining experience against a playoff-bound team like the Brewers is part of the development process for prospects like Denzer Guzman, 21, and Christian Moore, 22.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2025/09/17/angels-focus...

Nick Pivetta (P - SD)

9/17/25 8:30 PM - Padres pregame: A start for Jose Iglesias, slumping Ryan O’Hearn sits. Padres sending Nick Pivetta to face the Mets' David Peterson
Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/17/pa...

Masataka Yoshida (DH - BOS)

9/17/25 8:07 PM - [Locked On A's] - KOTSAY BLUNDERS: Overthinking & Mistiming. Boston struck early in this one. In the 1st, Masataka Yoshida singled home Trevor Story to grab a 1-0 lead. A’s answered in the 2nd via a Darrel Hernaiz sacr...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Luis Torrens (C - NYM)

9/17/25 7:44 PM - Mets activate Torrens; Alvarez in lineup after HBP. Backup catcher Luis Torrens was reinstated from the injured list Wednesday, but starting catcher Francisco Alvarez was right back in the lineup after leaving Tuesday's game when he was drilled on the left arm.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46296812/mets-...

Jose Quintana (P - MIL)

9/17/25 7:44 PM - Brewers' Quintana on IL; Megill return in doubt. The Brewers put Jose Quintana on the IL due to a calf injury and are unsure when All-Star closer Trevor Megill can return with the playoffs approaching.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46296825/brewe...

Ian Happ (OF - CHC)

9/17/25 7:44 PM - Bubbly flows as Cubs reach 1st playoffs since '20. Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs as the Cubs won for the seventh time in eight games to clinch their first postseason berth since 2020.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46295348/strea...

Matt Brash (P - SEA)

9/17/25 7:36 PM - Royals snap Mariners’ 10-game winning streak with 8th-inning rally. The Royals scored four runs off reliever Matt Brash in the bottom of the eighth inning Wednesday to bring the Mariners' 10-game winning streak to a halt.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/royal...

Trevor Story (SS - BOS)

9/17/25 7:01 PM - [NBC Sports Bay Area & California] - Trevor Story WAS 31/31 on steals this year. Shea Langeliers SLAMMED THAT CHAPTER SHUT! ?????? | NBCSCA. #SheaLangeliers #TrevorStory #Athletics #Boston #RedSox #MLB #Highlights #AthleticsHighlights #Like #Comment #Subscribe #NBCSportsCaliforniaCONNECT:?? Subscr...
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Juan Soto (OF - NYM)

9/17/25 6:28 PM - Juan Soto just misses late-inning game-tying homer in Mets’ loss to Padres: 'We're looking at inches'. Juan Soto came up short as he had a pair of golden late-inning opportunities in the Mets' Wednesday night loss to the Padres.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/juan-soto-inches-late-inni...

Darell Hernaiz (3B - Ath)

9/17/25 5:52 PM - [NBC Sports Bay Area & California] - 2 Out, 2 Strikes, #2 Darell Hernaiz with 2 RBI, 4-2 Athletics! DEUCE'S WILD! | NBCSCA. #DarellHernaiz #Athletics #Boston #RedSox #MLB #Highlights #AthleticsHighlights #Like #Comment #Subscribe #NBCSportsCaliforniaCONNECT:?? Subscribe to NBC Spo...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Colt Emerson (SS - SEA)

9/17/25 5:36 PM - Mariners prospects Lazaro Montes, Colt Emerson receive top minor-league honors. The Mariners' vaunted farm system with its slew of Top 100 prospects picked up plenty of honors as minor league awards were handed out this week.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...

Trent Grisham (OF - NYY)

9/17/25 5:35 PM - Trent Grisham's two homers power Yankees to 10-5 win over Twins. The Yankees had to make up for a lackluster starter's performance again, but Trent Grisham's two homers powered New York to a 10-5 win over the Twins on Wednesday night in Minnesota.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-twins-takeaways-9-...

David Peterson (P - NYM)

9/17/25 5:21 PM - Mets' offense can't overcome David Peterson's rough outing in 7-4 loss to Padres. The Mets were defeated by the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-padres-takeaways-9-17...

Kyle Schwarber (DH - PHI)

9/17/25 4:17 PM - Ahead of free agency, Kyle Schwarber is having more than a career year. Read – Ahead of free agency, Kyle Schwarber is having more than a career year – and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2025/09/ahead-of-free-a...

Francisco Lindor (SS - NYM)

9/17/25 2:21 PM - Francisco Lindor homers after wife, Katia, performs national anthem on violin. Katia Lindor minored in music at St. Mary's University in Texas and is a classically trained violinist.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46286553/franc...

Cal Raleigh (C - SEA)

9/17/25 2:20 PM - Cal Raleigh Home Run Watch: After two more on Tuesday, will the Big Dumper hit 60?. The Mariners catcher just passed another legend with his latest blasts. Here's where his historic power season could go next.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46209014/mlb-2...

Paul Skenes (P - PIT)

9/17/25 1:20 PM - What MLB aces look like in 2025 compared to past decades. Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are having great seasons within the context of modern baseball. But how do they compare to aces of the past? Let's find out.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46273635/mlb-2...

Francisco Alvarez (C - NYM)

9/17/25 12:56 PM - Alvarez plunked again; Mets optimistic he's OK. The Mets are hopeful Francisco Alvarez, already playing with a broken left pinkie and a torn UCL in his right thumb, dodged another injury Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46287618/mets-...

Tarik Skubal (P - DET)

9/17/25 12:56 PM - Tigers' Skubal throws bullpen, to start Thursday. Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, is on track to take the mound Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians, less than a week after feeling tightness on his left side during his previous start.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46285447/detro...

Bo Bichette (SS - TOR)

9/17/25 12:56 PM - Sidelined Bichette targets October return to Jays. Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will miss the remainder of the regular season after a second opinion confirmed he has a sprained left knee, but the AL East leaders hope to get him back during the playoffs.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46286161/tests...

Yordan Alvarez (DH/OF - HOU)

9/17/25 12:56 PM - Astros' Alvarez has significant sprain, out 'a while'. Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been diagnosed with a "significant" left ankle sprain and will be out of the lineup "for a while," manager Joe Espada said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46285249/astro...

Willson Contreras (C/DH - STL)

9/17/25 12:56 PM - Cards place Contreras on IL with shoulder strain. The Cardinals placed Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, ending his season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46293338/cardi...

George Springer (OF - TOR)

9/17/25 12:46 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 17: George Springer among best bets for Wednesday HR player props. The Inside the Lines team has been dishing out nightly home run bets all season long -- up more than 30 units on the year. For more free daily picks across all sports, visit the Inside the Lines blog.
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/free-mlb-home-r...

Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)

9/17/25 12:26 PM - [Sports Illustrated] - Red Sox Anthony or A's Wilson: Who Will Finish Behind Nick Kurtz in AL ROY Voting?. Boston Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony and A's rookie Jacob Wilson have both had tremendous seasons, but who will end up placing behind Nick Kurtz for AL Rookie of
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Junior Caminero (3B - TB)

9/17/25 12:16 PM - MLB trends: Junior Caminero's home run history, Mariners' extracurriculars and the Orioles' constant turnover. We're down to the dog days of the 2025 regular season
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trends-juni...

Mookie Betts (SS/OF - LAD)

9/17/25 12:16 PM - Mookie Betts getting hot at just the right time for playoff-bound Dodgers after he 'switched my headspace'. Betts talked to CBS Sports about bouncing back from a rough start and the weight of the Dodgers' expectations
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mookie-betts-ge...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)

9/17/25 12:04 PM - Shohei Ohtani throws five no-hit innings, hits 50th HR but Dodgers' bullpen blows lead in loss to Phillies. Ohtani was pulled from the game after throwing 68 pitches
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-t...

Cal Raleigh (C - SEA)

9/17/25 11:57 AM - Paige Bueckers awarded WNBA Rookie of the Year; NFL Power Rankings; Cal Raleigh reaches latest milestone. Plus, five NFL coaches are under the microscope in our debut hot seat rankings
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/paige-bueckers...

Clay Dungan (2B - SD)

9/17/25 11:01 AM - Padres minors: Clay Dungan sends El Paso to win; Three Storm All-Stars. Center fielder gets three hits, including go-ahead single in eighth inning
Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/17/pa...

Connelly Early (P - BOS)

9/17/25 10:20 AM - Red Sox rookie Connelly Early looks like a difference maker on the mound.

"I’m trying to go out there and attack guys — and let the chips fall where they are."

The post Red Sox rookie Connelly Early looks like a difference maker on the mound appeared first on Boston.com.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2025/...

Clay Dungan (2B - SD)

9/17/25 9:01 AM - Padres minors: Clay Dungan sends El Paso to win; Three Storm All-Stars. Center fielder gets three hits, including go-ahead single in eighth inning
Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/17/pa...

Paul Skenes (P - PIT)

9/17/25 7:47 AM - What defines an ace in 2025? Breaking down what success looks like for today's star pitchers. Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are having great seasons within the context of modern baseball. But how do they compare to aces of the past? Let's find out.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46273635/mlb-2...

Connelly Early (P - BOS)

9/17/25 7:20 AM - Red Sox rookie Connelly Early looks like a difference maker on the mound.

"I’m trying to go out there and attack guys — and let the chips fall where they are."

The post Red Sox rookie Connelly Early looks like a difference maker on the mound appeared first on Boston.com.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2025/...

J.P. Crawford (SS - SEA)

9/17/25 6:00 AM - Mariners’ J.P. Crawford says Roberto Clemente Award nomination ‘means everything’. J.P. Crawford has become one of the Mariners' most important players, but one thing he's most proud of is what he does off the field.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)

9/17/25 5:24 AM - Shohei Ohtani throws five no-hit innings, hits 50th HR but Dodgers' bullpen blows lead in loss to Phillies. Ohtani was pulled from the game after throwing 68 pitches
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-t...

Blake Treinen (P - LAD)

9/17/25 4:08 AM - Shohei Ohtani’s 5 no-hit innings and 50th homer aren’t enough to get Dodgers a win. Dodgers relievers give up nine runs over four innings after Ohtani is taken out of the game. The Dodgers rally to tie the score, but Blake Treinen gives up a three-run home run in the ninth in a 9-6 loss to the Phillies.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2025/09/16/shohei-ohtan...

Clay Holmes (P - NYM)

9/17/25 3:31 AM - ICYMI in Mets Land: Clay Holmes, Kodai Senga could be bullpen options; David Stearns on state of team. Here's what happened in Mets Land on Tuesday, in case you missed it...
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/icymi-in-mets-land-9-17-25...

Cal Raleigh (C - SEA)

9/17/25 3:07 AM - Cal Raleigh breaks Mickey Mantle's switch-hitter HR record, ties Ken Griffey Jr. for Mariners' all-time mark. Raleigh homered twice and now has 56 on the season as he keeps making history
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/cal-raleigh-bre...

Tarik Skubal (P - DET)

9/17/25 3:06 AM - Tigers' Skubal throws bullpen, to start Thursday. Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, is on track to take the mound Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians, less than a week after feeling tightness on his left side during his previous start.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46285447/detro...

Francisco Alvarez (C - NYM)

9/17/25 3:06 AM - Alvarez plunked again; Mets optimistic he's OK. The Mets are hopeful Francisco Alvarez, already playing with a broken left pinkie and a torn UCL in his right thumb, dodged another injury Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46287618/mets-...

Yordan Alvarez (DH/OF - HOU)

9/17/25 3:06 AM - Astros' Alvarez has significant sprain, out 'a while'. Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been diagnosed with a "significant" left ankle sprain and will be out of the lineup "for a while," manager Joe Espada said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46285249/astro...

Bo Bichette (SS - TOR)

9/17/25 3:06 AM - Jays' Bichette out for regular season, eyes Oct.. Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will miss the remainder of the regular season after a second opinion confirmed he has a sprained left knee, but the AL East leaders hope to get him back during the playoffs.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46286161/tests...

Trevor Story (SS - BOS)

9/17/25 2:34 AM - Trevor Story became 4th MLB player in expansion era to accomplish this feat.

Trevor Story is a perfect 30-for-30 on stolen-base attempts this season.

The post Trevor Story became 4th MLB player in expansion era to accomplish this feat appeared first on Boston.com.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2025/...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)

9/17/25 2:24 AM - Shohei Ohtani throws five no-hit innings, hits 50th HR but Dodgers' bullpen blows lead in loss to Phillies. Ohtani was pulled from the game after throwing 68 pitches
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-t...

Tanner Scott (P - LAD)

9/17/25 2:23 AM - Dodgers’ Tanner Scott counting on change in mindset changing results. Scott says he has put the individual failures of this season behind him as best he can and adopted a more aggressive attitude for the stretch run and postseason.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2025/09/16/dodgers-tann...

Francisco Alvarez (C - NYM)

9/17/25 12:04 AM - Alvarez plunked again; Mets optimistic he's OK. The Mets are hopeful Francisco Alvarez, already playing with a broken left pinkie and a torn UCL in his right thumb, dodged another injury Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46287618/mets-...