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Bryce Elder to miss 3-4 weeks after knee surgery
9.9.26 Atlanta Braves: Injuries
Atlanta Braves starter Bryce Elder underwent right knee surgery Tuesday and is expected to miss three to four weeks. Elder, who is 8-8 with a 4.11 ERA and 15 quality starts this season, had been dealing with knee discomfort since the All-Star break. Reynaldo Lopez will replace him in the rotation after returning from a six-week absence.
Ohtani likely done pitching for 2026
8.9.26 Los Angeles Dodgers: Injuries
Shohei Ohtani said he is "most likely" finished pitching this season as he focuses on recovering from right biceps and left knee issues and contributing as a hitter. The Dodgers are prioritizing his health and offense ahead of the postseason.
Ohtani expected back Monday
7.9.26 Los Angeles Dodgers: Injuries
Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to the Dodgers' lineup Monday after missing four straight games with left knee and right biceps soreness. His pitching return this season is unlikely, while catcher Dalton Rushing was placed on the injured list with right elbow discomfort.
Yankees place Grisham on 10-day injured list
6.9.26 NY Yankees: Injuries
The New York Yankees placed center fielder Trent Grisham on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain after he left Friday's loss to the San Diego Padres. Grisham is batting .211 with 18 home runs and 59 RBIs this season.
| Team | % | W-L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL East | |||
| 1 | Tampa | 59.7 | 86-58 (144) |
| 2 | NY Yank. | 56.9 | 82-62 (144) |
| 3 | Boston | 54.8 | 80-66 (146) |
| 4 | Toronto | 50.0 | 73-73 (146) |
| 5 | Baltimore | 47.9 | 70-76 (146) |
| AL Central | |||
| 1 | Ch. Sox | 52.1 | 75-69 (144) |
| 2 | Cleveland | 50.7 | 74-72 (146) |
| 3 | Minnes. | 47.6 | 69-76 (145) |
| 4 | Detroit | 45.5 | 66-79 (145) |
| 5 | Kansas | 43.8 | 64-82 (146) |
| AL West | |||
| 1 | Houston | 51.0 | 74-71 (145) |
| 2 | Texas | 49.7 | 72-73 (145) |
| 3 | Seattle | 46.2 | 67-78 (145) |
| 4 | Athletics | 39.7 | 58-88 (146) |
| 5 | LA Angels | 37.9 | 55-90 (145) |
| NL East | |||
| 1 | Atlanta | 58.6 | 85-60 (145) |
| 2 | Philadel. | 55.9 | 81-64 (145) |
| 3 | Miami | 49.3 | 72-74 (146) |
| 4 | NY Mets | 46.2 | 67-78 (145) |
| 5 | Washing. | 45.6 | 67-80 (147) |
| NL Central | |||
| 1 | Milwaukee | 61.6 | 90-56 (146) |
| 2 | Ch. Cubs | 55.5 | 81-65 (146) |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | 49.7 | 72-73 (145) |
| 4 | St Louis | 49.3 | 72-74 (146) |
| 5 | Cincinnati | 47.6 | 69-76 (145) |
| NL West | |||
| 1 | LA Dodg. | 60.7 | 88-57 (145) |
| 2 | Arizona | 53.4 | 78-68 (146) |
| 3 | San Diego | 53.1 | 77-68 (145) |
| 4 | San Fran. | 41.8 | 61-85 (146) |
| 5 | Colorado | 38.2 | 55-89 (144) |
Last results
| 8.9 | NY Yank. - Colorado | 5 : 3 |
| 8.9 | Boston - LA Angels | 1 : 6 |
| 8.9 | Baltimore - Cleveland | 5 : 9 |
| 8.9 | Ch. Sox - Pittsburgh | 3 : 9 |
| 8.9 | Kansas - Arizona | 3 : 5 |
| 8.9 | Detroit - Minnes. | 2 : 3 |
| 8.9 | Athletics - Toronto | 2 : 4 |
| 8.9 | Seattle - Texas | 5 : 10 |
| 8.9 | Atlanta - Tampa | 1 : 7 |
| 8.9 | Philadel. - Houston | 5 : 6 |
| 8.9 | Miami - NY Mets | 5 : 7 |
| 8.9 | Milwaukee - Ch. Cubs | 4 : 3 |
| 8.9 | San Fran. - St Louis | 2 : 1 |
| 8.9 | LA Dodg. - Cincinnati | 3 : 2 |
| 8.9 | San Diego - Washing. | 5 : 4 |
MLB stats
| Home wins | 53% |
| Draws | 0% |
| Away wins | 47% |
League format : MLB 2026
During the regular season, games are played mainly against teams within each league through an unbalanced schedule, which heavily favors divisional play. Twelve teams will qualify for the postseason, with the division winners seeded 1 through 3, and three wild cards seeded 4 through 6 in their respective leagues. The top two seeds in each league will receive a bye into the Division Series. The other four teams in each league will play best-of-three series, with the higher seed hosting all three games.
The No. 1 seed plays the winner of the 4-5 series, and the No. 2 seed plays the winner of 3-6 in a best-of-five playoff round to determine the final two teams from each league, who then play in the League Championship Series. The champions of each league meet in the World Series to declare an overall Major League Baseball winner. The World Series and League Championship Series are best-of-seven playoff rounds.