September 04, 2026 | Edition #243

Hey MLB Gang,

Alec Bohm’s lawsuit against his parents has now been settled. Meanwhile, an analyst drew a comparison between a Red Sox star and Deion Sanders. The Dodgers, on the other hand, face fresh concerns surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s health.

Games you can tune in to tonight:

• Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles @ 7:05 PM ET

• San Francisco Giants vs. New York Mets @ 7:10 PM ET

• Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins @ 7:10 PM ET

• Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox @ 7:40 PM ET

• Tampa Bay Rays vs. Texas Rangers @ 8:05 PM ET

We decided to include the ones that could be the most thrilling - both on and off the field. Tell us your thoughts, too.

Reverend Bill Greason, the oldest living Major Leaguer, celebrates his 102nd birthday today. Beyond his historic baseball career, Greason shared a lifelong friendship with Willie Mays, whom he played alongside as a member of the Birmingham Black Barons.

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