October 9, 2025 - Major League Baseball

October 9, 2025

Clark, the Cubs mascot, runs the W flag on the field after the Cubs defeated the Brewers in Game Four of the 2025 NLDS

Cubs Take Game Four from Brewers, Force Decisive Game Five

Cubs 6, Brewers 0 The Chicago Cubs shut out the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 in Wednesday’s NLDS Game Four at Wrigley Field, tying the series at two games each. The Cubs forced a winner-take-all Game 5 in Milwaukee thanks to a strong pitching performance from Matthew Boyd and timely power from the middle of the order. […]

Members of the Dodgers celebrate on the field after eliminating the Phillies from the 2025 NLDS

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Dodgers Punch Ticket to NLCS in Extra-Innings Thriller with Phillies

Dodgers 2, Phillies 1 (11 innings) The Los Angeles Dodgers have punched their ticket to the NLCS with a gritty Game Four win against the Philadelphia Phillies. The game was an extra-innings thriller, with both heavyweight lineups struggling to drive in runs. Dominant pitching from both sides kept the score low deep into the game. […]

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Reed Garrett Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets

Will Sammon of The Athletic reported Thursday that New York Mets reliever Reed Garrett underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. He is expected to miss the entire 2026 season. Garrett had two stints on the injured list this year to deal with his right elbow. He missed two weeks in late August and early September […]