# MLB September 2026
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786
**Category:** The Game Room
**Tags:** baseball-mlb
**Created:** [September 3, 2026, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786 "2026-09-03T03:17:22Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 3
### Author:  [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/41 "2026-09-14T16:29:20Z")
> [@BobLibDem](#):
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> Gotham Schlitty
Why?
I mean his last name is somewhat unfortunate, but why make up a silly name?
Also, Cy Young is his to lose now and he is a legit candidate for MVP for carrying his team and I think leading the AL in WAR. He is at 7.1 with **McGonigle** & **Witt** at 6.3. I don’t think he’ll get the MVP, but it is possible at least.
**Schlittler** also leads the AL in innings & WHIP.
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### Author:  [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/42 "2026-09-14T16:31:54Z")
They’re 10.5 games into the playoffs. They’d have a wild card spot without him.
His MVP case is a good one but if Houston makes the playoffs I think they’ll give it to Yordan Alvarez.
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### Author:  [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/43 "2026-09-14T16:34:39Z")
It’s just in fun. I just saw the nickname on a Yankee fan FB page and thought it was cute. I’m not so sure that they make it without him. A replacement starter would do well to go .500 and Cole looks like he’s getting ready to pitch in the Home Run Derby. Schlittler and Rodon are the only guys I feel good about when they start now.
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### Author:  [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/44 "2026-09-14T16:36:35Z")
Damn, I think **Alvarez’s** case is hurt by 124 games at DH vs 23 in Left Field. Also making the playoffs as a .500 team is a little underwhelming.
I hate to say it, but **Wilyer Abreu** of Boston is probably a better candidate than Alvarez. I think **Schlittler** will mostly be hurt by the thought that MVP is for everyday players and not pitchers. But that same thought, means a DH has to be a clear cut best.
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### Author:  [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/45 "2026-09-14T17:12:57Z")
I agree Abreu may the the better candidate but I don’t think he has a real shot. It’s a weird year.
NL it’s Pete Crow-Armstrong easily.
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### Author:  [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)
#### Post date: [September 16, 2026, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/46 "2026-09-16T02:05:34Z")
In the minor leagues, we’ve got [ChipPurr Jones throwing out the first pitch.](https://x.com/GoStripers/status/2099999375246123429/video/1?s=46)
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### Author:  [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)
#### Post date: [September 16, 2026, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/47 "2026-09-16T02:34:58Z")
Milwaukee beat Pittsburgh 5-1 tonight, while Chicago lost to Atlanta, 6-3. Thus, the Brewers become the first team to clinch their division.
Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski had another good outing: 5 innings pitched, 0 runs, 7 strikeouts, and 1 walk. His ERA dropped to 1.89, as he continues to lead the NL in ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts.
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### Author:  [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)
#### Post date: [September 16, 2026, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/48 "2026-09-16T03:37:52Z")
Also: at 94-57 with 11 games to play, and still fighting for the #1 seed in the NL, the Brewers have a good shot at reaching 100 wins for the first time in team history. The best that they have ever done is 97-65, last season.
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### Author:  [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)
#### Post date: [September 16, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/49 "2026-09-16T13:38:35Z")
Guardians and White Sox have split their first 2 games of the series, so the Sox still lead by 1/2 game going into today’s finale.
White Sox then finish with four at home against the Tigers, three in Kansas City, and three at home against Colorado.
Cleveland has three at home against the Athletics, then three in Boston, followed by three in KC.
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### Author:  [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)
#### Post date: [September 16, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/50 "2026-09-16T21:08:05Z")
And the Guardians win this afternoon to move into first place by 1/2 game. ChiSox have the 3rd wild-card spot.
White Sox play tomorrow. After that, each team will have 9 games to play.
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### Author:  [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)
#### Post date: [September 16, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/51 "2026-09-16T21:26:08Z")
Yankees @ Twins are now in the 13th tied 4-4.
Yanks tied it in the 9th 2-2, scored in the 10th and gave 1 back. Scored in the 11th and gave it back. Frustrating.
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### Author:  [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)
#### Post date: [September 16, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/52 "2026-09-16T21:36:56Z")
And they blew it in the 13th.
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### Author:  [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)
#### Post date: [September 16, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/53 "2026-09-16T21:37:27Z")
Sorry to see Cabrera get DFAd. He played with a lot of heart, not sure why he wasn’t given a better chance after his injury.
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### Author:  [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)
#### Post date: [September 17, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/54 "2026-09-17T00:21:48Z")
Some good news:
Ryan Lasko, a minor leaguer in the A’s system, [has been released from a rehab facility after being paralyzed in an outfield collision over two months ago](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49957592/paralyzed-prospect-ryan-lasko-released-hospital).
He was paralyzed from the chest down, but has started feeling sensation and tingling in his legs and feet. His doctors are optimistic that he’ll make a full recovery.
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### Author:  [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)
#### Post date: [September 17, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/55 "2026-09-17T21:59:55Z")
[Josiah Gray back for the Nats!](https://x.com/thenatsreport/status/2100656003830214841?s=46&t=KEWgwenxgQmz-pLDK_DMFQ)
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### Author:  [@Disinfectus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disinfectus)
#### Post date: [September 17, 2026, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/56 "2026-09-17T23:25:31Z")
Dodgers clinched (in case anyone was worried about that).
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### Author:  [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)
#### Post date: [September 17, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/57 "2026-09-17T23:36:27Z")
> [@dalej42](#):
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> Josiah Gray back for the Nats!
Kinda hard to get too excited. His career ERA is almost 5. Maybe he’ll be better this time around.
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### Author:  [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/58 "2026-09-18T22:52:22Z")
Aaron Judge is going back onto the IL, this time with a calf strain, after being pulled from Wednesday’s game. He’ll be eligible to come off the IL on September 27 (the last day of the regular season).
He was 4-for-26, with 13 strikeouts and one extra-base hit, in seven games since coming off of the IL due to a broken rib. He’s only been able to play in 66 games this season.
> **[Yankees' Aaron Judge returning to injured list with calf strain](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49975146/yankees-aaron-judge-returns-injured-list-calf-strain)**
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> Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is returning to the IL after suffering a right calf strain. He had played just seven games since returning from a lengthy absence for a broken rib.
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### Author:  [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/59 "2026-09-18T22:54:52Z")
That is very bad news.
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### Author:  [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)
#### Post date: [September 19, 2026, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2026/1032786/60 "2026-09-19T01:53:47Z")
didn’t I read the Nats have top 5 offense, and 5th worse pitching? (except Cavalli of course)?
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