2026 MLB stretch run: wild-card races and top performances

Key developments

1. Sep 7, 2026

   Detroit, Seattle, Houston and Los Angeles make September roster moves, demoting prospects including Kyle Hurt and Patrick Wisdom to Triple-A.

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2. Sep 7, 2026

   Boston sweeps a four-game series against Baltimore, beating the Angels 5-2 and pulling within two games of the Yankees, with Aroldis Chapman notching his 400th career save.

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3. Sep 8, 2026

   Jesús Luzardo throws his first career complete-game shutout, leading the Phillies past the Braves 1-0 and boosting Philadelphia's playoff push.

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4. Sep 8, 2026

   Jackson Chourio's go-ahead RBI and sliding catch lift the Brewers past the Cubs 4-3, extending Milwaukee's NL Central lead.

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Stories in this storyline

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Tucker Grand Slam Propels Dodgers to Eighth Straight Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-2 to extend their season-best eight-game winning streak, with Blake Snell delivering a strong start and the bullpen closing it out. Kyle Tucker powered the win with a grand slam and a 3-for-3 night, driving in five runs after a slump, while Josue De Paula debuted for the Dodgers in the same game.

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Rays Clinch Playoff Berth on Caminero Walk-Off

Junior Caminero’s 39th homer powered the Rays to multiple big wins, including a walk-off in September that clinched a playoff berth for Tampa Bay and a 7-1 victory over Atlanta that kept him atop the AL home run leaderboard. The Rays’ season has been defined by a strong offense, solid starting pitching, and defensive excellence as they chase a division title with Caminero’s historic power driving the lineup.