RJ Hamster
5 dark horses who could make noise in October
Saturday, August 29
5 postseason dark horses — if they make the field
Several teams hovering around and even below .500 continue to hang around the playoff races, and these five have qualities that could make them dangerous in October.
YOUR NEWS
High-powered offense, high-leverage arms help D-backs gain ground
What can fans look forward to during the stretch run?
TOP NEWS
Schlittler notches 200th K before Belli saves game with clutch throw
Skubal has emotional return to Detroit — but dominates Tigers anyway
Down to final out, Sosa’s pinch-hit grand slam rescues Phillies
Díaz, Rays bring offensive chaos to become 1st AL team to reach 80 wins
Ohtani pitches light bullpen session; next start still uncertain
Cease pads Cy case with yet another gem to right Blue Jays’ ship
STAFF PICKS
Tatis fan snags HR, gets fist-bump from Tatis
Fernando Tatis Jr. was unable to rob a Cedric Mullins homer, but the ball was still caught by someone wearing a Tatis jersey, leading to an unforgettable moment for 12-year-old Fynn Szostak.
Will these players become free agents?
We recently ranked the top free agents available this coming offseason, but that list could change depending on what happens with these player and club options.
Broadway Jose? Former Met takes the stage
After his song “OMG” became a soundtrack for the Mets’ 2024 season, Jose Iglesias has taken his act to Broadway, where he’s the Narrator in the show “Buena Vista Social Club.”
Who makes it to October?
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TOP PERFORMANCES
Longest Home Run
Heriberto Hernández
445 ft
8th Inning
Hardest Base Hit
Dominic Canzone
112.8 mph
1st Inning
Fastest Strikeout
Tyron Guerrero
102.1 mph
7th Inning
Decisive Play
Phillies
76.9% WPA
9th Inning
Cam Schlittler
0.56 ERA in 5 career starts vs. Red Sox (including postseason)
Yandy Díaz
3rd season with 20+ HR; 119 HR are 5th-most in Rays history
Michael Wacha
1st outing with 8+ IP, 0 R and 10+ K’s (315 career starts)
Logan Henderson
4th since 1920 to debut with 18+ straight starts of 3 ER or fewer
Carter Jensen
19 HR are most by rookie catcher in KC history
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Saturday action on MLB Network
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SCOREBOARD
CIN 10
CHC 8
LAD 2
DET 1
MIA 2
WSH 9
KC 3
CLE 0
HOU 3
NYM 1
SD 4
TB 9
SEA 1
TOR 8
COL 4
ATL 6
BOS 0
NYY 1
TEX 1
MIL 6
CWS 7
MIN 4
PIT 1
STL 4
PHI 5
LAA 3
BAL 4
ATH 3
AZ 10
SF 6
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