September 12, 2026 | Edition #253

Hey MLB Gang,

MLB delivered another day full of unexpected moments, both on and off the field. A fan’s night at Yankee Stadium took an unexpected turn, while one Rays star celebrated in familiar fashion after a huge moment. Elsewhere, a Pirates manager lost his cool over a controversial call, and the Orioles were hit with a surprising departure.

Games you can tune in to tonight:

• Colorado Rockies vs. Detroit Tigers @ 1:10 PM ET

• New York Mets vs. New York Yankees @ 1:35 PM ET

• Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs @ 2:20 PM ET

• Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays @ 3:07 PM ET

• Los Angeles Angels vs. Washington Nationals @ 4:05 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.

Brewers are the first team in MLB history with multiple 20+ run shutouts in the same season. They beat the Mariners 22-0 on August 18 and the Reds 20-0 on September 11

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