Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers: Jared Jones vs. River Ryan

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jared Jones #17 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the first inning during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park on September 22, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers, September 26, 2026, 3:10 p.m. ET

The Pittsburgh Pirates are wrapping up the regular season as they take on the Detroit Tigers in game 162.

Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87 ERA) is making the start for the Pirates. Jones has made 20 starts this season, bouncing back after missing the entire 2025 campaign due to injury. His ERA is lower than it was in his rookie year in 2024, and the Pirates have seen signs of growth that could carry him toward being part of the rotation in 2027. In his last start on September 22, Jones pitched 7 scoreless innings, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 9 in a 2-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. Jones would love to finish off his season with a great start.

River Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is getting the start for the Tigers. He was in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ minor league system for the last couple of years before being traded for Tarek Skubel in early August. He was called up on September 21 and pitched three innings, striking out three against the Washington Nationals. Now, he will get one more shot before the Tigers head into the offseason.

Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI

Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Pitching Matchup: Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87 ERA) vs. River Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

BD community, this is your gameday thread for today’s game against the Detroit Tigers. Chime off in the comments section below.

Mariners Game #162 Preview and Discussion: 09/27, ANA at SEA

The aftermath of the biggest hit by cWPA in franchise history: J.P. Crawford’s walk-off double against the Texas Rangers to win 3-2 on September 28, 2023. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Today, we’ll test one of the great questions in our beautiful game.

Jimmy got this wrong, of course (as he did so many things). There is so much crying in baseball. I don’t know that I’ll cry for Randy—it still feels like a dream that he ever even became a Mariner. But for sure, I will cry for J.P. and for Rick. In fact, when I think of J.P. Crawford, one of the moments that always comes to mind is baseball crying.

That was five years ago. It’s hard to believe how much has happened with the Mariners since then and how central J.P. Crawford has been to all of it. He’ll start at shortstop today, as he has more times than anyone else in a Mariners uniform.

Lineups

News

Kade Anderson’s x-rays came back negative after taking a comebacker off his throwing arm in the fourth inning last night. He’ll have more imaging done to make sure they didn’t miss anything, but he said he knew immediately that although it hurt like hell, it didn’t break anything. He also said this isn’t the first time this happened to him: he got hit hard once like this in college, so he pretty much knew what to expect and didn’t freak out when his arm went dead.

I’m glad to know at least one person was not freaking out about this because I sure as hell was.

Game Info

Hooooooo boy. Around here, we refer to 710 as Old Reliable, but they’re actually not that reliable. Today, for instance, the ostensible “Seattle Mariners Radio Network” will bump the Mariners over to 770 in favor of the Seahawks. But we all know what we’ve really meant by Old Reliable. Rick Rizzs’s final call will also be simulcast on the tv broadcast for the ninth inning. There is so much crying in baseball.

First pitch: 12:10 PDT
TV: Mariners TV
Radio: 770 am and mariners.com

Game 162 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Minnesota Twins

Sep 26, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Texas Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo (24) celebrates an RBI double against the Minnesota Twins during the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Texas Rangers @ Minnesota Twins

Sunday, September 27, 2026, 2:10 PM CDT (KRLD 1080 / Rangers Sports Network)

Target Field

LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Dean Kremer

Today’s Lineups

RANGERSTWINS
Brandon Nimmo – RFLuke Keaschall – RF
Wyatt Langford – LFKaelen Culpepper – SS
Corey Seager – SSJosh Bell – DH
Jake Burger – 1BRyan Jeffers – C
Ezequiel Duran – 3BKody Clemens – 2B
Alejandro Osuna – DHRoyce Lewis – 1B
Danny Jansen – CBrooks Lee – 3B
Nicky Lopez – 2BAustin Martin – LF
Evan Carter – CFWalker Jenkins – CF
MacKenzie Gore – LHPDean Kremer – RHP

Go Rangers!

Game #162: Astros at Athletics Game Thread

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Henry Bolte #33 of the Athletics walks to the dugout in the first inning of the Los Angeles Angels and Athletics game at Sutter Health Park on September 22, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images) | Getty Images

We made it folks! The final game of the season is upon us. The A’s are set to suit up one final time this season, taking on the Astros to wrap up the year. The A’s stand at 64-97, sitting in fourth place in the AL West and with the second-worst record in the American League. That’s where they’ll sit this offseason but if the team can end the year with a win that’d send us into the offseason on a high note. Let’s finish the year with a 65th win in front of Sacramento.

As for Houston, this isn’t just any game for them. They still have not clinched a spot in the postseason as they enter today tied with the Texas Rangers at 80-81 atop the AL West. Thanks to them owning the tie breaker the Astros control their own fate: win and they’re win. The Rangers will be watching this game and rooting for our A’s, hoping to keep their playoff hopes alive. They need to pair their own win with an Astros loss to make it to October. In a way it’s up to the A’s which Texas team goes to the postseason. Which would you prefer to allow to stay alive a bit longer? Either is a bad pick.

Taking the ball today in the final to start things off is right-handed reliever Seth Johnson. That means we’re looking at a bullpen game today. Johnson as you may remember was the lone acquisition at the mid-season trade deadline, coming over from Philadelphia in exchange for outfielder Colby Thomas. Johnson has split time between the big league club and the Aviators in the two months since joining the organization, posting a 6.89 ERA in 11 appearances at the big league level. We shouldn’t expect more than an inning or two out of the righty this afternoon, and from there it’ll be all Kotsay mixing and matching.

Here’s the final A’s lineup of the 2026 season:

Not how we thought the last lineup of the season would look but six months of baseball will grind down plenty of teams. It’s been the typical lineup here down the stretch and they’ve been servicable, especially since the return of Langeliers. We’ll also get to see infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer one more time this afternoon, and it’s a great sign and he’ll be able to put that nasty injury he suffered fully behind him heading into winter. And another good sign, catcher Brian Serven is back in there after taking a ball of the face earlier in the week.

The Astros meanwhile, with their season on the line, have right-hander Peter Lambert taking the ball this afternoon. Lambert has been a godsend for the Astros this season. An offseason pickup from Colorado, the 29-year-old has broken out with a 3.87 ERA in a team-leading 28 starts, solidifying a shaky Astros rotation. Houston isn’t in contention or anywhere near the top of the division without his emergence, and he’s a likely option for Game Two if the Astros advance to the playoffs.

And Houston’s starting nine:

Time to finish the season. Wrap it up with a win, boys. Let’s go A’s!

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Nothing Is Normal For Red Sox Regular Season Finale Versus Cubs

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 3: Tanner Houck #89 of the Boston Red Sox is introduced as players line up during pre-game ceremonies before the Opening Day game against the San Diego Padres on April 3, 2026 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Happy Sunday, folks! It’s the last day of the regular season (probably), and everything is weird in Red Sox world.

For starters, the game is being played in Tropicana Field due to a Nor’easter in New England. It was the right call to move the game because there’s zero chance they would have had a window to play in Boston today, but the game ultimately didn’t need to be played at all. Against all odds, the Red Sox and the Cubs are both locked into the fifth seed, so this game counts for pride and pride alone. Unless the two meet in the World Series, in which case it counts for home field advantage. Let’s not worry about that right now, though.

For other starters, Tanner Houck is back! He’s starting his first game since last May. Houck probably won’t figure into the postseason at all, but it’s nice to see him back out there.

We’ve got injury news too! Willson Contreras and Ceddanne Rafaela are both in the lineup today, a positive sign for the postseason, although I’ll be closely watching how Contreras swings as he grinds through his injury. Tyron Guerrero was also placed on the injured list, a huge blow to the bullpen ahead of the playoffs. Wyatt Olds took his spot, while Nate Eaton replaced Mickey Gasper.

If meaningless baseball at a neutral site isn’t your thing, how about games with real playoff implications? The Astros and Rangers are tied for the top spot in the American League West, with Houston owning the tiebreaker. The Astros are starting Peter Lambert, who just threw 62 pitches on Thursday. Personally, I’d rather the Rangers make the playoffs because I don’t want to see Yordan Alvarez, but pitchers taking the ball on short rest is always cool.

In the National League, the Phillies are in a tailspin but control their own destiny. They’re in with a win, but if they lose a fifth straight game and the Diamondbacks pull out a win, they’ll fall out of the playoff picture on the last day of the season. There’s some weather at play in Philadelphia as well, so that’s something to keep an eye on.

That’s a whole lot of preamble before a meaningless regular-season Red Sox game. It’s a great day to stay inside and watch all the sports, so get your TVs out, your beers in the refrigerator, and find a nice spot on the couch for the rest of the day*.

*If you don’t have other responsibilities.

First pitch at 3:05 pm on NESN and WEEI

Lineups

Cauley recalled, O’Hoppe optioned for finale

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 04: Cam Cauley #27 of the Texas Rangers is seen in the dugout during a game against the San Francisco Giants at Globe Life Field on August 04, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Texas Rangers infielder Cam Cauley has been recalled from AAA Round Rock, the team announced today. To make room for him on the active roster, the Rangers have optioned DH/catcher Logan O’Hoppe to AAA Round Rock.

Cauley gets called up due to Nicky Lopez having a foot issue that resulted in him leaving last night’s game. Cauley gives the Rangers a second reserve infielder, along with Cody Freeman.

If you didn’t realize O’Hoppe was on the roster, that’s because he was added yesterday, with Josh Jung being placed on the 15 day injured list with his fractured hand.

Robby Ahlstrom was also recalled prior to yesterday’s game, taking the place of Gavin Collyer. Collyer had been recalled on Wednesday, with Winston Santos having been sent down.

Gamethread 9/27: Phillies vs. Rays

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 22: Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Denis Kennedy/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

Game 162 of the 2026 baseball season has arrived, and the Phillies’ situation is clear: If they win, they make the playoffs. If they lose, they have to hope the Padres can defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks allowing the Phillies to back into the final Wild Card spot.

The good news for the Phillies is that Zack Wheeler is scheduled to start. The righthander is 13-5 with a 3.06 ERA on the season.

He’ll be opposed by Nick Martinez. The veteran righthander is wrapping up his best season with a 15-5 record and 2.94 ERA.

Game time is 3:05 PM and will be televised locally by NBCSP.

When are the Padres playing the Cubs? MLB announces wild card game times

With the top wild card spot in the National League now in their hands, the San Diego Padres can turn their attention towards hosting the Chicago Cubs in their first postseason series. Friar faithful now know when they'll be able to cheer on their team, too.

MLB announced the start times for all four wild card series starting Tuesday, Sept. 29 and running through Thursday, Oct. 1. All but two matchups are set; the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are having a mid-off to decide who will be the division winner with the worst record in 21 years, and the Philadelphia Phillies are trying to avoid a monumental collapse in the final game of the regular season to keep the Arizona Diamondbacks out.

Other than that, Red Sox-Yankees and Padres-Cubs are all set to get the 2026 postseason underway.

The Padres get the late game in every scenario, being the westernmost team in the wild card. Each of their three-game series with the Cubs will begin at 7 p.m. PT. But in the event of a Game 3, there are a couple different scenarios to look out for.

Here are the scheduled start times for Padres-Cubs, including all Game 3 scenarios for Thursday, Oct. 1:

San Diego Padres wild card schedule

Here's the full schedule for the Padres-Cubs wild card series along with their TV channel. All times are PT.

Tuesday, Sept. 29

  • Cubs at Padres Game 1: 7 p.m., Petco Park, San Diego, California; Peacock & NBCSN

Wednesday, Sept. 30

  • Cubs at Padres Game 2: 7 p.m., Petco Park, San Diego, California; Peacock & NBCSN

Thursday, Oct. 1

Four-game scenario

  • Cubs at Padres Game 3: 7 p.m., Petco Park, San Diego, California; Peacock & NBCSN

Three-game scenarios

If D-backs/Phillies vs. Braves series is over:

  • Cubs at Padres Game 3: 7 p.m., Petco Park, San Diego, California; Peacock & NBCSN

If Red Sox vs. Yankees series is over:

  • Cubs at Padres Game 3: 5 p.m., Petco Park, San Diego, California; Peacock & NBCSN

If White Sox vs. Rangers/Astros series is over:

  • Cubs at Padres Game 3: 7 p.m., Petco Park, San Diego, California; Peacock & NBCSN

Two-game scenarios

If Red Sox vs. Yankees and White Sox vs. Rangers/Astros are over:

  • Cubs at Padres Game 3: 5 p.m., Petco Park, San Diego, California; Peacock & NBCSN

If Red Sox vs. Yankees and Diamondbacks/Phillies vs Braves are over:

  • Cubs at Padres Game 3: 5 p.m., Petco Park, San Diego, California; Peacock & NBCSN

If White Sox vs. Rangers/Astros and Diamondbacks/Phillies vs Braves are over:

  • Cubs at Padres Game 3: 6:30 p.m., Petco Park, San Diego, California; Peacock & NBCSN

One-game scenario

If Thursday, Oct. 1, has only one Game 3, then it will be played at 5 p.m. on NBC and Peacock

Who will be Padres' NLDS opponent?

If the Padres win their wild card series, they would advance to take on the No. 1 seed Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. It'll be a tough one, with the Brew Crew reaching 100 wins for the first time in franchise history and claiming at least a share of the NL's best record, but the Padres had success against them in 2026, having won four of their six regular season meetings. Luis Campusano walked off their final matchup in the 11th inning on Aug. 12 on an opposite-field base hit that scored Sung-Mun Song from second base to finish off a three-game sweep of Milwaukee.

Will the Padres play the Dodgers in the NL playoffs?

In order for the two NL West rivals to square off again in the postseason, they would both need to advance to the NLCS. That means the Padres would need to take care of business against the Brewers and the Dodgers, who have a first-round bye as the No. 2 seed in the NL, would have to beat their opponent, which would either be the Braves or Phillies.

If it does happen, it would be the fourth postseason meeting between the two in the last six years. The Dodgers came away victorious last time in 2024 after a dramatic 2-1 comeback to eliminate the Padres after holding them scoreless for 24 consecutive innings. L.A. went on to win the first of its back-to-back World Series titles.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When are the Padres playing the Cubs? MLB announces wild card game times

GUARDIANS AT ROYALS: Lynch vs. Messick, discussion

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 26: Jose Ramirez #11 and manager Stephen Vogt #12 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrate clinching the American League Central Division title after defeating the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Quite a Guardians lineup today for the hangover game:

Here’s the Royals lineup:

Let’s go, Guardians!

Chicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field preview, Sunday 9/27, 2:05 CT

Sunday notes…

  • AT THE TROP: Today’s game will be the Cubs’ 12th at Tropicana Field. They are 4-7, including 2-1 this year. They lost to the Rays on April 6, then beat them on April 7 and 8. It will be the 243rd game for the Red Sox at “the Trop,” where they are 116-126 vs. the Rays overall and 1-6 this year. They played there just last weekend, winning the first game and losing the next two. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
  • WINNING AND LOSING SERIES: This is the 25th series that the Cubs have lost. They have won 26 and split three. Last year, they were 31-19-3 in series and finished 92-70. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
  • NOT SCORING RUNS: The Cubs have allowed a total of 10 runs in their last four games but lost three of them. This is the 18th span this season, some overlapping, in which the Cubs allowed no more than 10 runs. It is the first in which they did not win at least two games. They won all four in five spans, three games in five more and two games in seven. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
  • RISPy BUSINESS: On June 16, the Cubs’ batting average for the season with runners in scoring position was .219. In the next 65 games, through Sept. 2, it was .289, raising the season average to .252. In their last 21 games, it is .185, dropping the season average to .243. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
  • TODAY IN CUBS HISTORY: The Cubs sweep a doubleheader from the Pirates, 4-2 and 7-2, thus clinching the NL Central title. It happened 23 years ago today, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003.

Cubs lineup:

Red Sox lineup:

Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. Tanner Houck, RHP

I’m actually a bit surprised that Shōta Imanaga is starting this game, unless the plan is to have him only go a couple of innings so he could be available maybe on Thursday against the Padres.

Imanaga has had a very good September: 1.96 ERA, 0.783 WHIP in four starts covering 23 innings, with only one home run allowed. Keep up the good work, Shōta. The last time he faced the Red Sox was July 19, 2025 at Wrigley Field, where he threw seven shutout innings and struck out five.

Tanner Houck, who had a really good year for the Red Sox in 2024, had Tommy John surgery after nine starts in 2025 and has not pitched in MLB at all this year. He’s thrown eight innings in four rehab outings in the Red Sox minor leagues this year and posted a 3.38 ERA and 0.875 WHIP.

No current Cub has more than six at-bats against Houck. Dansby Swanson is 2-for-5 with a home run. The pitch chart for Houck below is from 2025.

Today’s game is on Marquee Sports Network.

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The 2026 game discussion procedure has been changed, so please take note.

You’ll find the game preview, like this one, posted separately on the front page two hours before game time (90 minutes for some early day games following night games).

At the same time, a StoryStream containing the preview will also post on the front page, titled “Cubs vs. (Team) (Day of week/date) game threads.” It will contain every post related to that particular game.

The Live! (formerly “First Pitch”) thread will still post at five minutes to game time. It will also post to the front page. That will be the only live game discussion thread. After the game, the recap and Heroes and Goats will also live on the front page as separate posts.

You will also be able to find the preview, Live! thread, recap and Heroes and Goats in this section link. The StoryStream for each game can also be found in that section.

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Rest for regulars in Braves-Marlins series finale

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 12: DaShawn Keirsey Jr. #49 of the Atlanta Braves smiles after the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on September 12, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Here we are, Braves Country. One last contest before some (afternoon, ugh) Postseason baseball at Truist Park starting Tuesday.

This is a lineup we’ve been expecting all week – one that allows the Braves to rest some of their stars. Drake Baldwin, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Michael Harris II all get watch this one from the dugout today.

Our modern iron man Matt Olson is where you expect him, though. His start today cements his fifth straight season of playing all 162 games.

Mauricio Dubón gets the start in left and will lead off today. Ozzie Albies will hit second. Austin Riley gets to be in the cleanup spot today ahead of DH Mike Yazstrzemski. Sean Murphy and Ha-Seong Kim get to move up a couple spots in the order to bat sixth and seventh, as their usual spots are taken by RF Brewer Hicklen and CF DaShawn Keirsey Jr.

For the Marlins, Griffin Conine will lead off and play right field. Javier Sanoja bumps up a couple spots to hit second and moves from third base to shortstop today. LF Heriberto Hernández drops a spot to third. Yesterday’s catcher Agustín Ramírez will hit cleanup as the designated hitter. Third baseman Graham Pauley follows. CF Esteury Ruiz remains at sixth and in center field. Deyvison De Los Santos, Jared Serna, and Brian Navarreto round out the batting order for the Fish.

First pitch for the final game of the regular season is at 3:10 pm ET.

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Game Thread

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: Members of the Washington Nationals look on prior to the game between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Washington, District of Columbia. (Photo by Alyssa McDaniel/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

This is it! The 2026 season ends for the Washington Nationals this afternoon. After this game against the Mets, the Nats enter a potentially longer than usual offseason. It has been a step forward season, but hopefully the season goes into October for the Nats next season. They have driven me nuts, but I will miss the 2026 Nationals.

With a lefty on the mound, the Nats will bring some right handed bats into the fold. Andres Chaparro will play first base and hit second. Jacob Young is also back in center field. That pushed Dylan Crews to right and James Wood to DH. Harry Ford also gets the start behind the plate. DJ Herz will make his second start and first in Nationals Park since 2024 this afternoon.

After leaving the game early following a HBP, Juan Soto is back in the Mets lineup. Brett Baty makes the move from shortstop to first base in this one. Francisco Lindor moves back to short and Marcus Semien will be at second. Ronny Mauricio is going to be the DH. Luis Torrens starts behind the plate. Sean Manaea gets the start for the Mets.

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Game Info:

Stadium: Nationals Park

Time: 1:05 PM EST

TV: Nationals.TV

Radio: 106.7 The Fan

It has been a great season! Thank you to everyone that has been following on Federal Baseball. There is still one more to go though. Hopefully the Nats can finish this season with a curly W. Follow along in the comments down below and let’s go Nats!

New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: Elmer Rodríguez vs. Shane Baz

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 25: A general view during sunset of the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Friday, September 25, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

We have reached the end of the 2026 regular season. In a couple hours, the 162-game marathon will be complete and full focus will turn to the sprint that is the playoffs. However, we still have nine innings (maybe fewer if the weather has anything to say) of regular season ball today against the Orioles. The game is not of importance to either team really, but someone will add one last digit to their final win total for the season.

Elmer Rodríguez will be the Yankees’ starting pitcher for this one, though they will need a not-yet-announced roster move to activate (probably demoting someone like Alexander Cornielle, who was just brought up yesterday for the doubleheader). The Yankees have mostly used Rodríguez as a spot starter this season, giving a couple chances to the highly rated youngster. He’s had some solid moments, but he’s mostly been below average on the year.

As for Baltimore, Shane Baz will get the start on the mound for them. Baz has a league-leading 15 losses, but he has been right around average for the season with a 4.11 ERA and 3.63 FIP.

Here’s how to catch all of today’s season-ending action, and we hope you’ll come join us in the game thread. New York has already announced that the game will not start on time. There is also not yet a confirmed lineup for the Yankees.

How to watch

Location: Yankee Stadium – Bronx, NY

First pitch: 1:05 p.m. ET TBD (delayed)

TV broadcast: YES (NYY) | MASN (BAL)

Radio broadcast: WFAN 660/101.9 FM, WADO 1280 (NYY) | 98 Rock 97.9 FM, WBAL 1090 AM (BAL)

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Texas Rangers lineup for September 27, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 26: Nicky Lopez #33 of the Texas Rangers fields a ground ball hit by Josh Bell #56 of the Minnesota Twins (not pictured) in the first inning at Target Field on September 26, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Texas Rangers lineup for September 27, 2026, against the Minnesota Twins: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Dean Kremer for the Twins.

It is the last game of the regular season. The Rangers are still in contention. They need a win, and an Astros loss, to win the West. They need just a win to finish at .500 for the second season in a row. They are going with the same group as yesterday.

UPDATE — Originally, Lopez was hitting sixth, Carter eighth, and Osuna ninth. They’ve shuffled that group around in an update that came in a little more than an hour before gametime.

The lineup:

Nimmo — RF

Langford — LF

Seager — SS

Burger — 1B

Duran — 3B

Osuna — DH

Jansen — C

Lopez — 2B

Carter — CF

2:10 p.m. Central start time. Rangers are -115 favorites.

Orioles vs Yankees discussion

May 4, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Shane Baz (34) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Orioles @ Yankees, 1:05 pm (originally scheduled for 3:05)
TV: MASN/YES

We made it, team. It’s the final game of the season. There is no denying that this has been a disappointing season for the Orioles. With a win today, they’ll finish at 80-82. I have seen a lot worse baseball than that over the years, but I don’t know that I’ve seen much more frustrating.

Shane Baz will get his final start of the season. His 4.11 ERA has been disappointing, but it’s an improvement over last year and he put in a full season. Today is his 32nd start of the year, which is tops on the team. His 179.2 IP is also the most. He has shown flashes of brilliance, enough that he’s the kind of pitcher you can dream on a bit. Like the entire pitching staff, he’s been the victim of poor defense, but he’s also been the victim of low run support. Hopefully today he goes out on a high note.

Starting for the Yankees is Elmer Rodríguez. He’s making his seventh start of the season and first since August 31st. He’s got a 5.40 ERA, 15 BB, and 21 K in 26.2 innings.

The Orioles are sending out about the best lineup they can for the final day of the season. For better or for worse, these have been our guys this year. I’d like to see them go out victors. Maybe with another home run from Pete Alonso?

Orioles lineup

Dylan Beavers (L) LF
Pete Alonso (R) 1B
Gunnar Henderson (L) SS
Coby Mayo (R) DH
Christian Encarnacion-Strand (R) 3B
Colton Cowser (L) CF
Jeremiah Jackson (R) 2B
Heston Kjerstad (L) RF
Carlos Narváez (R) C

Let’s go O’s!