Judge says he intends to be available for AL Wild Card Series  —  NEW YORK — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is not giving up on being available for the start of the postseason.  —  The three-time MVP told ESPN on Wednesday that he intends to be ready for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium next Tuesday.

MLB 2026 playoff intel: Bold predictions, dangerous teams, more  —  With less than a week until the 2026 MLB playoffs begin, our baseball insiders have been cultivating their sources and are ready to break down the questions, teams and themes that will shape October — even before the final 12-team postseason field is set.

Shohei Ohtani activated from IL: What to expect from Dodgers superstar  —  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers get their guy back just ahead of October.  —  Shohei Ohtani was activated from the injured list and will bat second in the lineup against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, Sept. 23, the team announced.

Dodgers' bullpen options expand for Dave Roberts as October approaches  —  LOS ANGELES — The pulsing beat of “Bailalo Rocky” boomed throughout Dodger Stadium in the fourth inning of Tuesday night's 7-0 thumping of the San Diego Padres, as the first day of fall signaled Roki Sasaki's annual transition into relief.

'Why aren't we the Brewers?'  How the Reds remain in limbo while other small-market clubs succeed  —  “Why aren't we the Brewers?”  —  In the first half of the season, Cincinnati Reds owner Bob Castellini posed that question in a meeting with his team's top officials.

Maikel Garcia helps Royals thwart White Sox's chance to clinch a playoff spot  —  Key Takeaways  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Maikel Garcia went 3-for-3 and accounted for three runs in a 5-4 win.  — The Royals bullpen kept Chicago scoreless after the fourth inning.

Detroit Lions prepare for Jets as Goff, Hutchinson, Gibbs discuss Aaron Glenn reunion  —  Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. on Sunday, inside Ford Field  —  ALLEN PARK, Mich. - The Detroit Lions spent the early part of Week 3 cleaning up mistakes from their first two games while preparing …

Mets moving toward adding former Twins executive Derek Falvey to front office: Sources  —  Wanting more experience in their group under lead executive David Stearns, the New York Mets on Wednesday are moving toward adding Derek Falvey, formerly the Minnesota Twins' president of baseball operations …

Hazardous Weather Conditions  —  Current conditions at  —  Boston, Logan International Airport (KBOS)  —  Lat: 42.36°NLon: 71.01°WElev: 20ft.  —  Extended Forecast for  —  2 Miles N Roxbury MA  —  High Wind Watch Coastal Flood Watch … Detailed Forecast  —  Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Source: Red Sox and Cubs to play doubleheader Friday ahead of rainy weekend  —  Desperate to finish the regular season, the Red Sox and Cubs are planning to play a doubleheader Friday ahead of a possible nor'easter this weekend in Boston, a source said.  —  If they can get those two games in …

Verlander set for sendoff he deserves: One last start at Comerica  —  DETROIT — Justin Verlander walked into the Tigers' bullpen beyond the left-field fence at Comerica Park, took the mound and got in his between-starts session Tuesday afternoon, same as he has done hundreds of times over the past 21 years.

Stanton ‘knocking on the door’ of return; Volpe could play third  —  NEW YORK - After Giancarlo Stanton missed part of the 2024 season due to injury, all seemed forgiven when the Yankees slugger returned as a playoff force, blasting seven October homers while claiming MVP honors in the American League Championship Series.