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Cleveland Guardians’ Historic Comeback Tops AL Central Race

Cleveland Guardians’ Historic Comeback Tops AL Central Race

The Guardians erased a 15½‑game July hole to lead the AL Central with three games left, while the Tigers stumbled 7‑16 in the same stretch. A 10‑game win streak, a 20‑6 run and a crucial head‑to‑head edge put Cleveland in position for one of baseball’s greatest turnarounds. Fans and analysts alike are watching to see if the surge can hold.

Walker Buehler headlines Phillies' 8-2 win over Royals in strong debut and fifth straight victory

Walker Buehler headlines Phillies' 8-2 win over Royals in strong debut and fifth straight victory

Walker Buehler impressed in his Philadelphia debut, working five sturdy innings as the Phillies beat the Royals 8-2 on Sept. 12, 2025. Bryce Harper crushed a 400-foot two-run homer, and Bryson Stott added a late two-run shot. The win pushed Philadelphia to 88-60 and a fifth straight victory, keeping them atop the NL East. Kansas City fell to 74-74 and remains 10 games back in the AL Central.

Pete Crow-Armstrong resets, sparks Cubs' 11-5 win over Nationals as Wild Card cushion grows

Pete Crow-Armstrong resets, sparks Cubs' 11-5 win over Nationals as Wild Card cushion grows

After a two-day reset, Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered 2 RBIs, 2 hits, and a stolen base in the Cubs' 11-5 win over the Nationals at Wrigley Field. Chicago blasted four homers, moved to 81-60, and widened its lead for the top NL Wild Card spot. Javier Assad earned the win, and the Cubs’ magic number to clinch a playoff berth dropped to 13.