Overview
- Jake McCarthy delivered a rare walk‑off three‑run triple on Monday to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox and record Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman’s first blown save since July 2025.
- Brandon Woodruff returned from the injured list on Monday and struck out 10 while retiring the first 16 batters he faced in a six‑inning outing that helped the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 in 10 innings.
- Rookie Sam Antonacci provided a two‑out, walk‑off single that gave the Chicago White Sox a 6-5 victory over the Cleveland Guardians and moved Chicago into a first‑place tie in the AL Central.
- The Cincinnati Reds activated shortstop Elly De La Cruz from the 10‑day injured list and the Los Angeles Dodgers placed reliever Blake Treinen on the IL with elbow inflammation, moves that alter immediate lineup and bullpen plans.
- Those clutch finishes come as several offenses struggle—Boston and Atlanta among them—so teams are relying more on bulk relief, openers and single decisive innings to secure wins ahead of the trade deadline.