NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge returned to the New York Yankees after a 99-day absence caused by a broken rib, starting in right field and battin…
Shohei Ohtani has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after a four-day break to address knee and arm soreness. He went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk in a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Ohtani isn't expected to pitch again this season. He says he's focusing on hitting and wants to improve his performance at the plate. Ohtani is batting .277 with 30 homers and 80 RBIs this season but has struggled since the All-Star break.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani walks back to the dugout after striking out as during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches from the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani flies out during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, right, walks back to the dugout after striking out as Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson throws the ball back during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
NEW YORK (AP) — After missing more than three months, Aaron Judge is ready to return to the New York Yankees.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jesús Luzardo never pitched into the ninth inning over his first 149 career starts and had to block out the exhilaration h…
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo walks off the mound after striking out Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)