Ramírez’s two-run homer
José Ramírez crushed a go-ahead two-run homer off Jordan Hicks and finished 2-for-5 with three RBIs as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Oct. 9, 2026. The blast came on a 99.9 mph four-seam fastball and Cleveland’s win forces a winner-take-all Game 5 in Cleveland on Oct. 10 (8:00 p.m. ET).
Source: MLB.com
Game 5 FAQ: White Sox at Guardians
The White Sox and Guardians meet in a winner-take-all ALDS Game 5 on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Progressive Field (8:00 p.m. ET). MLB’s preview lists the starting matchup as Sean Burke (White Sox) vs. Gavin Williams (Guardians) and notes the winner will face the Rays in the ALCS starting Monday.
Source: Chicago White Sox (MLB.com)
All‑MLB Team ballot closes
Voting for the 2026 All‑MLB Team closed on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. MLB confirms fan voting counted for 50% of the results; winners will be announced live on MLB Network on Nov. 11, 2026, as part of the MLB Awards programming.
Source: MLB.com
Rafters outscore Desert Dogs 13-9
In Arizona Fall League action on Oct. 9, 2026 the Rafters defeated the Desert Dogs 13-9. The box score shows a big second-inning outburst and Jared Thomas launched a homer as part of the Rafters’ attack in the 13-9 final at Salt River Fields, giving the Rafters the victory.
Source: MLB.com (Arizona Fall League gameday)
Scorpions sneak by Solar Sox 11-10
Also in the Arizona Fall League on Oct. 9, 2026 the Scorpions edged the Solar Sox 11-10 in a one-run game at Scottsdale Stadium. The official gameday box lists the final 11-10 score and credits Perez with the win, handing the Scorpions a narrow victory in a high-scoring affair.
Source: MLB.com (Arizona Fall League gameday)
Javelinas roll past Saguaros 10-4
The Javelinas beat the Saguaros 10-4 on Oct. 9, 2026 in Arizona Fall League play. The gameday box shows a multi-run effort that put the game away and a 10-4 final at Surprise Stadium, giving the Javelinas a comfortable victory to close their day.