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White Sox recall Schultz as multi-inning reliever, DFA Urquidy — 3dThe Chicago White Sox recalled left-hander Noah Schultz from Triple-A Charlotte to potentially serve as a multi-inning reliever as part of an unconventional pitching plan for the stretch run, with manager Will Venable stressing a flexible, mid-inning usage and ongoing evaluation. The move accompanied a broader pitching reshuffle that included designating Jose Urquidy for assignment and activating Tyler Davis from the bereavement list.

Chris Dalton Schultz could be useful if Venable actually sticks to that flexible bullpen plan instead of overusing him.

Flamengo Reaches Libertadores Semifinals After Late Equalizer With 10 Men — 1dFlamengo advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals by earning a 1-1 draw with Independiente del Valle to secure a 3-1 aggregate victory, with Giorgian De Arrascaeta scoring the equalizer late in the tie. They will face Estudiantes de La Plata, while concerns over the Maracanã pitch dominate build-up to the decisive leg.

Tolle Opens Royals Game With Immaculate Inning — 6dRed Sox pitcher Payton Tolle opened Sunday’s game against the Royals with an immaculate inning, striking out the side on nine pitches for Boston’s first since 2021.

Tom Gallagher An immaculate inning to open things after a rain delay is exactly the kind of momentum the Red Sox needed.

Cardinals Beat White Sox 3-1 in Series Finale — Sep 10, 2026The Chicago White Sox look to avoid a series sweep at Rate Field as Hagen Smith makes his first MLB start in a bullpen-style assignment against the Pirates, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. CT. Smith, a 23-year-old left-hander, has impressed in relief with a 0.56 ERA over 16 innings and 23 strikeouts, and will be limited by pitch count as Jared Jones starts for Pittsburgh.

Pannone Throws First Minors Perfect Game Since 2017 — Sep 8, 2026Thomas Pannone pitched a nine-inning solo perfect game for the Nashville Sounds, retiring all 27 batters on 94 pitches in a 3-0 win over the Durham Bulls. It was the first solo nine-inning minor-league perfect game since 2017 and the fifth in International League history.

Senate Faces 60-Vote Test on Crypto Oversight Bill — 5dA new wave of crypto interest is merging space tech and AI with blockchain, as SPXIUM pitches a space‑oriented, governance‑driven asset framework and alerts to AI safety risks that could threaten crypto infrastructure. At the political level, Trump is pushing a sweeping crypto bill with ethics divestment provisions and state-enforcement roles as crypto becomes mainstream, with millions of Americans holding digital assets and numerous jobs tied to the industry.

Angels Hand Mariners First Losing Season Since 2019 — 3dAngels pitcher Ryan Johnson delivered six strong innings to beat the Mariners 2-1, with Josh Lowe supplying the go-ahead homer as Johnson continued to stake his claim in the Angels’ rotation, boasting a 2.03 ERA over his last eight starts. Seattle’s playoff hopes dimmed as the loss marked another setback for a Mariners team that has struggled to support its pitching and remained in a tenuous position in the standings.

Derek Foss Mariners offense keeps letting their pitching down at the worst possible time this season.

Nicki Minaj declares faith as SBA names her as judge in Million Dollar Pitch CompetitionGood News — Sep 7, 2026Christina Ryan Claypool and other believers share accounts of finding forgiveness and strength through faith after hidden pain and loss.

Scientists Recreated Chirps of Jurassic Insects, Simulating a 165 Million-yo Soundscape (Listen) — Sep 9, 2026Researchers reconstructed mating calls of nine Jurassic grasshopper species from fossils in Inner Mongolia, revealing diverse pitches including ultrasonic tones from 165 million years ago.

Maya Lindstrom It's wild to think insects were making those exact chirps 165 million years ago.

Verlander Throws Simulated Game Toward Final Tigers Start — 6dDetroit Tigers star Justin Verlander is edging toward potentially making one final start this season as he recovers from hip inflammation and a hamstring strain, with a planned career celebration during the last series. The 43-year-old has said 2026 will be his final season, and Detroit is hopeful he can pitch again after limited action this year as he continues rehab and mound work.

Marcus Bell The career celebration in the final series sounds right, he's given a lot to Detroit over the years.

Justin Martinez Throws Immaculate Inning for D-backs — Sep 12, 2026Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martinez struck out Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger on nine pitches to notch an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers, showcasing his elite velocity right after returning from Tommy John surgery. The performance was the fifth immaculate inning in Diamondbacks history and highlighted his continued impact as he settles back into peak form with fastballs around 102 mph.

Priya Raman Fifth immaculate inning in D-backs history puts Martinez in good company. His fastball command is clearly rounding back into form.

Beavers, Mayo Power Orioles Past Blue Jays 7-4 — Sep 12, 2026Dylan Beavers moved into the leadoff spot and homered on the second pitch, driving in three as the Orioles beat the Blue Jays 7-4, with Coby Mayo contributing a solo homer and multi-run support. The win, aided by Beavers’ hot stretch and Baltimore’s early five-run outburst, keeps the Orioles within reach of a wild-card berth.

Rachel Meyers Mayo's solo homer added some cushion but the five-run first inning really decided this one against Toronto.

Grichuk’s Ninth-Inning Homer Lifts White Sox Past Cardinals — 6dRandal Grichuk hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth to lift the White Sox to a 6-5 win over the Cardinals, snapping a fours-game skid and boosting their lead in the AL Central. The victory featured a late rally that followed Leo Bernal’s eighth-inning homer and showcased Chicago’s clutch relief pitching as they tightened the division race with Cleveland and Houston faltering elsewhere.

Priya Raman Grichuk coming through with that ninth-inning homer turned the whole game around for the White Sox after they were struggling.

Barcola Limps Off With Apparent Calf Injury — Sep 9, 2026Bradley Barcola, making his Liverpool starting debut in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid, limped off with a calf injury in the second half and was replaced by Víctor Muñoz, walking off the pitch without a stretcher. The $166 million signing from PSG had looked lively in his first appearance for Liverpool, with teammates consoling him as he exited and the incident marking a setback early in his Anfield tenure.

Marcus Bell At that transfer fee it's a real setback if he misses multiple games, especially with the Champions League schedule ahead.

Cubs Reinstate Cabrera from IL to Bolster Bullpen, Thornton Placed on List — 6dThe Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list and moved Trent Thornton to the 15-day IL with a left ankle sprain, moving Cabrera to the bullpen for the rest of the season and potentially postseason help. Cabrera, who has a 5.68 ERA across 76 innings this year and has battled multiple injuries, will be used in low-leverage relief as the Cubs continue to manage a pitching-strapped roster.

Sam Okafor Cabrera's numbers this year don't inspire much but a new arm in the bullpen might ease some late-season pressure.

Ohtani advances toward pitching return for Dodgers — Aug 22, 2026Shohei Ohtani continued his return from knee issues by throwing 30 pitches in live batting practice, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts saying he’s close to returning to the mound and that the knee concerns are behind him. A final live BP is expected next week before a gradual buildup toward game action, potentially stretching into the postseason as the team plans a careful reintroduction to pitching.

Trump Plans $5,000 Adult Dividend if GOP Wins Midterms — Sep 10, 2026President Trump vowed a $5,000 dividend for every adult US citizen if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in the upcoming elections, framing it as a dividend funded by the administration’s economic strength; the plan was pitched at GOP events as a populist measure likely costing well over $1 trillion. The announcements across multiple outlets emphasize the condition of Republican victory and a focus on domestic spending commitments.

Priya Raman The trillion dollar price tag on this dividend makes me question whether the funding from economic growth is really enough to cover it.

Kade Anderson Earns First MLB Win Over Rangers — Sep 9, 2026Seattle Mariners left-hander Kade Anderson earned his first Major League win with six innings of one-run ball against the Texas Rangers, marking his first quality start and a key breakthrough after an up-and-down early stretch. Analysts highlighted his ability to stretch through six innings, finish strong against Rangers hitters a third time, and his ongoing growth as Seattle's top pitching prospect.

Astros Bring Back Strom Amid Organizational Shakeups — Aug 27, 2026The Houston Astros have rehired Brent Strom as a pitching consultant for the remainder of the season to help stabilize a struggling staff, with him in uniform for the Mets series. Strom, 77, previously guided the Astros from 2014–2021 during a high-clarity pitching era and is rejoining as the team seeks a boost as the rotation and staff pace toward the playoffs.

Ohtani’s return day shifted to Tuesday — Aug 28, 2026Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching remains uncertain as Dodgers officials weigh whether to let him throw a full inning or more, given lingering knee and biceps issues and a prioritization of his offensive value. The plan could see him make a very limited Sunday appearance, potentially followed by additional live sessions to build up his pitch count, with decisions hinging on how he feels and feedback from the coaching staff.

MLB Limits Bets on Individual Pitches Following Cleveland Pitching Indictments — Nov 10, 2025Major League Baseball announced Monday that bets on individual pitches will be capped at $200 and banned from parlays, just one day after Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted for…

Rays Clinch Playoff Berth on Caminero Walk-Off — Sep 9, 2026Junior Caminero’s 39th homer powered the Rays to multiple big wins, including a walk-off in September that clinched a playoff berth for Tampa Bay and a 7-1 victory over Atlanta that kept him atop the AL home run leaderboard. The Rays’ season has been defined by a strong offense, solid starting pitching, and defensive excellence as they chase a division title with Caminero’s historic power driving the lineup.

Fans Boo Fauci Before He Throws First Pitch During GameReporting — Aug 10, 2022White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci did not receive a positive response as he went to throw the first pitch at a baseball game. Before going out to throw the first pitch at a Major League baseball game…

Baseball’s Gone to the Dogs as ‘Decoy’ Delivers First Pitch — Aug 29, 2024It’s not every day one sees a first “pitch” in a MLB game. But that is exactly what happened Wednesday night when Shohei Ohtani’s dog Decoy delivered the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, per NBC…