Dodgers clinch NL West
On Sept. 17, 2026 the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 to clinch their fifth straight NL West crown. Kyle Tucker collected four hits and three RBIs while Landon Knack earned the win; the club celebrated the division title after the final out.
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Rasmussen strong in Rays’ rout
On Sept. 17, 2026 the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Oakland Athletics 10-1. Drew Rasmussen tossed five scoreless innings for his 15th win, and Chandler Simpson’s two-run single helped ignite a six-run fourth inning. It marked the Rays’ sixth straight victory in the stretch.
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Bogaerts fuels Padres’ 9-2 win
On Sept. 17, 2026 the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 9-2. Xander Bogaerts produced a historic inning with both a home run and a triple in the same frame — a first in Padres history — while Michael King went six innings with six strikeouts to pick up the victory.
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Nola twirls seven scoreless
On Sept. 17, 2026 the Philadelphia Phillies shut out the New York Mets 3-0. Aaron Nola worked seven scoreless innings with four strikeouts as Bryce Harper delivered an RBI single and Jhoan Durán closed for his 32nd save. Nola’s outing anchored a stingy Phillies pitching effort.
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Davis, Griffin lift Pirates
On Sept. 17, 2026 the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4. Henry Davis belted a two-run homer (his 10th) and Konnor Griffin drove in two runs; Khristian Curtis earned the win and Mason Montgomery closed with the save as the Pirates took the season series.
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Astros activate Trammell
Sept. 17, 2026 — Houston activated outfielder Taylor Trammell from the paternity list and optioned Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land, the club’s roster page shows. The move gives Houston another outfield option as the regular season enters its final weeks.
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Flaherty eyes rehab start
As of Sept. 17, 2026 Tigers reports indicated Jack Flaherty (right flexor inflammation) was expected to make a rehab start for Triple‑A Toledo around Sept. 17 while the club monitors his recovery. The outing would be a key step toward a possible return late in the season.
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