Judge missed time in September with a calf strain, and his availability shapes a Yankees lineup that already lost the AL East to the Rays.

Ohtani had been sidelined since Sept. 8, and his return before October is a major boost for the Dodgers' postseason offense.

The division title decides seeding and home-field advantage for the AL playoff bracket with the regular season winding down.

Bregman was hit in the face by a foul ball, and his ability to keep playing matters for a Cubs team headed to the postseason.

Acuna fouled a ball off his left shin days before the playoffs, making his status a central concern for Atlanta's October plans.

Stanton has been out about 5.5 months with calf strains, and a return would add power to a Yankees lineup missing Judge.

Losing Javier thins Houston's rotation depth during the final days of the playoff race.

Falvey's exit from Minnesota and landing in New York is a significant front office shakeup for both clubs.

Tampa Bay's rotation loses a frontline arm for at least the opening round of the postseason.

Verlander, rehabbing an injury, will make one last scheduled appearance before ending his career.

Rafaela had just returned from a quad strain, and a new hamstring issue complicates Boston's playoff roster.

Guerrero's remarks about his own performance come after he signed a 14-year, $500 million extension last year.

Two Cincinnati players will require offseason surgery, adding to an injury-heavy 2026 for the club.

Suarez returns from more than three months out with elbow inflammation to bolster Atlanta's bullpen.

The move came after Toronto was eliminated, ending Cease's season with a shoulder issue.

The veteran right-hander indicated he will address his plans shortly after Wednesday's game.

San Diego adds a key bullpen arm for the stretch run by opening a 40-man spot.

San Diego's payroll approach is being cited by both ownership and the union ahead of CBA talks.