13 September 2025
Blue Jays Rally Past Orioles, Yankees Best Red Sox in Tense Playoff Chase
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The Toronto Blue Jays surged past the Baltimore Orioles with a 6-1 comeback victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive and showcasing resilience after falling behind early. Notable performances included clutch hitting from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and strong bullpen work late in the game. The Yankees bested the Red Sox 4-1 behind dominant pitching and a key homer from Miel Tian Banner, his first as a member of the Red Sox, while the Yankees' relief arms continue to look formidable heading into the home stretch.
The Houston Astros overwhelmed the Atlanta Braves 10-0, highlighted by Zack Cole setting an Astros franchise record with four RBIs in his major league debut, and Mauricio Dubón adding a two-run single for insurance. Patrick Bailey delivered a walk-off grand slam for the Giants to stun the Dodgers, and Kody Clemens blasted three home runs as the Twins powered past their opponents in a statement win, drawing national attention to both Bailey’s clutch moment and Clemens’ display of raw power.
Jacob deGrom reached a personal milestone with his 900th strikeout at Citi Field as the Mets faced the Rangers, further cementing his legacy among contemporary pitchers. The Mets also saw Francisco Alvarez hit his eighth homer of the season since returning from injury, delivering a boost to their lineup.
In the standings, teams like the Blue Jays and Yankees are intensifying their wild card race, with the Orioles at risk of slipping out of contention after consecutive losses. The Astros, meanwhile, look increasingly poised for a deep postseason run, strengthened by the emergence of new talent.
In minor league action, Leo De Vries crushed a pair of home runs, Cam Collier racked up six RBIs on five hits, and Tre’ Morgan drilled a walk-off shot in the ninth, all making headlines on MiLB FastCast. Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle launched his 11th homer of the season for Double-A Erie, and Reds prospect Arnaldo Lantigua had a strong debut outing with a homer, three hits, a stolen base, and two RBIs for Single-A Daytona.
On the injury front, Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz returned after an oblique strain and has quickly shaken off rust with back-to-back strikeouts in relief; no major new injuries were reported among star players overnight, keeping playoff rosters largely intact.
Off the field, no major trades or rule changes have been announced in the last news cycle, but league sources are monitoring several waiver claims and late-season call-ups that could impact playoff depth charts in the coming days.
Looking ahead, the weekend’s marquee matchups include the Giants continuing their push against the Dodgers in a critical National League West pennant chase, and the Blue Jays facing the Red Sox as both teams jockey for wild card position. Minor league playoffs are also heating up as prospects continue to impress.
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The Houston Astros overwhelmed the Atlanta Braves 10-0, highlighted by Zack Cole setting an Astros franchise record with four RBIs in his major league debut, and Mauricio Dubón adding a two-run single for insurance. Patrick Bailey delivered a walk-off grand slam for the Giants to stun the Dodgers, and Kody Clemens blasted three home runs as the Twins powered past their opponents in a statement win, drawing national attention to both Bailey’s clutch moment and Clemens’ display of raw power.
Jacob deGrom reached a personal milestone with his 900th strikeout at Citi Field as the Mets faced the Rangers, further cementing his legacy among contemporary pitchers. The Mets also saw Francisco Alvarez hit his eighth homer of the season since returning from injury, delivering a boost to their lineup.
In the standings, teams like the Blue Jays and Yankees are intensifying their wild card race, with the Orioles at risk of slipping out of contention after consecutive losses. The Astros, meanwhile, look increasingly poised for a deep postseason run, strengthened by the emergence of new talent.
In minor league action, Leo De Vries crushed a pair of home runs, Cam Collier racked up six RBIs on five hits, and Tre’ Morgan drilled a walk-off shot in the ninth, all making headlines on MiLB FastCast. Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle launched his 11th homer of the season for Double-A Erie, and Reds prospect Arnaldo Lantigua had a strong debut outing with a homer, three hits, a stolen base, and two RBIs for Single-A Daytona.
On the injury front, Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz returned after an oblique strain and has quickly shaken off rust with back-to-back strikeouts in relief; no major new injuries were reported among star players overnight, keeping playoff rosters largely intact.
Off the field, no major trades or rule changes have been announced in the last news cycle, but league sources are monitoring several waiver claims and late-season call-ups that could impact playoff depth charts in the coming days.
Looking ahead, the weekend’s marquee matchups include the Giants continuing their push against the Dodgers in a critical National League West pennant chase, and the Blue Jays facing the Red Sox as both teams jockey for wild card position. Minor league playoffs are also heating up as prospects continue to impress.
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