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All MLB →- MLBJudge Sidelined Again, Yankees Sweat BulletsBig Mike’s Take Aaron Judge’s calf just put the Yankees’ October dreams on life support. Another 10-day IL stint—third soft-tissue issue in 18 months—means the Bronx Bombers lose their cleanup hitter and captain for at least the next two series. The Damage 2026 slash: .298/.412/.623, 42 HR, 118 RBI in 134 games Calf strains typically cost position players 12-15 days; Judge’s history suggests the high end Yankees enter a brutal 9-game road trip (Tampa, Boston, Toronto) without their biggest bat Sharp Opinion This isn’t just bad luck—it’s a roster construction problem. The Yankees keep trotting out a 6’7”, 282-pound power hitter who’s built like a tight end but plays a corner-outfield position that demands constant sprinting. Either they need to move him to DH permanently or start treating these calf strains like the chronic issue they’ve become. Bottom Line With the Red Sox and Rays breathing down their necks, every game without Judge is a potential playoff spot lost. The Yankees fr
- MLBMLB playoff picture 2026: Clinching scenarios, bracket, scheduleFrom current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.
- MLBMLB Playoff Flaws Expose Critical Team WeaknessesKey StoriesBullpen struggles plague White Sox and Guardians with no clear solutions — The White Sox and Guardians share a bullpen problem deemed unfixable in the short term, with Cleveland's situation described as more dire due to limited alternatives. This may force both teams into high-risk strategies during critical late-game situations.Strikeout issues threaten Yankees and Padres playoff hopes — The Yankees face a systemic strikeout flaw that could undermine their 2026 postseason, while the Padres' issue stems from non-lineup factors, suggesting deeper tactical or coaching challenges. Both teams risk early exits if contact rates don't improve.Red Sox and Rays pinpoint positional weaknesses as fatal flaws — An ESPN analyst identified two critical positions for the Red Sox as potential season-enders, while the Rays' vulnerability lies in one-third of their lineup, highlighting how small roster gaps can disproportionately impact playoff performance.Ph
- MLBRed Sox vs. Rays (Sep 18, 2026) Live ScoreLive coverage of the Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.
- MLBRed Sox 4-2 Rays (Sep 18, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB game from September 18, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBRed Sox 4-2 Rays (Sep 18, 2026) Final ScoreGame summary of the Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB game, final score 4-2, from September 18, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBAthletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Game Highlights
- MLBAL Playoff Picture Gets Uglier by the WinAL Playoff Bloodbath Just Got Messier Three of the best teams in baseball—Rays, Yankees, Red Sox—are all stuck in the same damn bracket. Only one gets to the ALCS. The winner of Yankees-Red Sox faces Tampa in the Division Series, and the Rays are built to slaughter whoever limps out of that series. Meanwhile, Cleveland just stole first place in the AL Central with a win over Chicago. That means Tampa and Cleveland get the byes, while Houston draws the White Sox and the Yankees get the Red Sox in a three-game wild-card series. Bottom line: The Guardians just bought themselves a week off while the three best teams in the league beat each other’s brains in. If you’re betting, take the under on whoever survives that gauntlet.
- MLBStock Watch: Biggest 2026 success, disappointment for all 30 MLB teamsWhether your favorite team is headed to October or headed home, all clubs have had something go right ... and wrong.
- MLBRays host the Athletics, look to continue home win streakAthletics (61-89, fourth in the AL West) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (90-59, first in the AL East)
- MLBMLB execs, insiders on 2026 playoff favorites, biggest threatsBrewers or Dodgers? Yankees or Rays? Here's how those in the game view the upcoming playoffs.
- MLBMLB execs, insiders on 2026 playoff favorites, biggest threatsBrewers or Dodgers? Yankees or Rays? Here's how those in the game view the upcoming playoffs.
- MLBMLB 2026: Yordan Alvarez's Triple Crown, MVP potentialHistory or not, Alvarez's offensive campaign stands alone. Here's his status in the MVP race, how his season would rank among Triple Crown winners and more.
- MLBFreddy Peralta, Jonathan Aranda help Rays beat Astros 14-4 to sweep series— Freddy Peralta pitched five hitless innings, and Jonathan Aranda hit two of Tampa Bay's four home runs to help the Rays finish off a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 14-4 victory on Sunday.
- MLBRays 14-4 Astros (Sep 13, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros MLB game from September 13, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBRays 1st to clinch a playoff spot after Junior Caminero's walk-off HRThe Rays became the first major league team to secure a postseason spot, beating the Houston Astros 3-1 Friday night on Junior Caminero's game-ending, two-run homer.
- MLBRays 1st to clinch a playoff spot after Junior Caminero's walk-off HRThe Rays became the first major league team to secure a postseason spot, beating the Houston Astros 3-1 Friday night on Junior Caminero's game-ending, two-run homer.
- MLBTampa Bay Rays vs. Atlanta Braves: Game Highlights
- MLBBraves' Lane Thomas headed to IL after batting cage injuryBraves outfielder Lane Thomas is headed to the 15-day IL with an intercostal injury after hurting himself in the batting cage before Thursday's game vs. the Rays.
- MLBBraves' Lane Thomas headed to IL after batting cage injuryBraves outfielder Lane Thomas is headed to the 15-day IL with an intercostal injury after hurting himself in the batting cage before Thursday's game vs. the Rays.
- MLBRays denied potential playoff clinch as Braves win 3-1 behind Martín Pérez and Austin Riley— The Tampa Bay Rays were prevented from possibly becoming the first team to clinch a playoff berth when Martín Pérez threw seven scoreless innings and Austin Riley's run-scoring single in the eighth inning gave Atlanta its first lead of the series in...
- MLBBraves 3-1 Rays (Sep 10, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Atlanta Braves vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB game from September 10, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBMLB Power Rankings Week 24: AL contender rising in mid-SeptemberWith a few weeks left in the regular season, the 2026 postseason picture is taking shape -- with one team jumping up our list amid a playoff push.
- MLBEarly MLB free agency intel: Skubal, Chisholm, Arraez, moreMLB front offices are already thinking ahead to the offseason. Here are the storylines and names to know.
- MLBRays 7-2 Braves (Sep 9, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game from September 9, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBRays 7-1 Braves (Sep 8, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game from September 8, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBRays put shortstop Walls on 15-day IL with hip flexor strainTampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip flexor strange on Tuesday.
- MLBRays put shortstop Walls on 15-day IL with hip flexor strainTampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip flexor strange on Tuesday.
- MLB2026 MLB playoff contenders: Remaining strength of scheduleWhich teams have the most -- and least -- favorable paths to October? We broke down every playoff hopeful's September matchups.
- MLBRays vs. Braves (Sep 8, 2026) Live Odds, Player Props, and moreFind live odds, player props and more for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game on September 8, 2026 on ESPN.
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