MLB September predictions: Playoff races, stat leaders, more

With less than a month left to play in the 2026 regular season, here's what our experts think will happen the rest of the way.

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Tatis, Cronenworth and Machado open with homers off Cole as Padres beat Yankees 4-3

— Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado hit consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole to open the bottom of the first inning, and the San Diego Padres held off the New York Yankees 4-3 to take two of three games in their series.

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Padres take the series with a 4-3 win over the Yankees

Padres take the series with a 4-3 win over the Yankees

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Padres and Yankees play with series tied 1-1

New York Yankees (81-61, second in the AL East) vs. San Diego Padres (74-68, third in the NL West)

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New York Yankees vs. San Diego Padres: Game Highlights

New York Yankees vs. San Diego Padres: Game Highlights

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Spencer Jones starts key rally against hometown team as Yankees beat Padres 5-1

— Spencer Jones hit a two-out RBI double against his hometown team to start a four-run rally in the second inning, and the New York Yankees beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Saturday.

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MLB playoff tracker 2026: Clinching scenarios, bracket, schedule

From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.

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2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.

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