MLB Highlights: 2026-09-17

Walbert Ureña delivered a strong outing, tossing 7.0 innings with 9 strikeouts and no earned runs on 4 hits and 0 walks. His performance helped stabilize the Los Angeles Angels in their 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Ureña induced 9 groundouts and limited hard contact effectively across 91 pitches. The right-hander’s ability to miss bats and keep runners off base proved key in keeping the Twins from mounting a bigger threat. This start showcased his potential as a prospect in the LAA rotation.

Taj Bradley went 7.0 innings for the Minnesota Twins, striking out 9 while allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits and 1 walk. Despite the solid strikeout total, the Los Angeles Angels edged the Twins 5-4. Bradley generated 7 groundouts and kept the ball in the yard with zero home runs allowed. He threw 98 pitches and maintained a 0.660 strike percentage. The performance highlighted his swing-and-miss stuff even in a narrow defeat.

Aaron Nola earned the win with 7.0 scoreless innings, allowing just 3 hits and 3 walks while striking out 4. The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 3-0 behind his effort. Nola recorded 10 groundouts and picked off a runner in a 81-pitch outing. His command and ability to induce weak contact kept the Mets off the board completely. Nola improved to 7-10 on the season with the quality start.

Sonny Gray worked 6.1 innings for the Boston Red Sox, striking out 6 and allowing 3 earned runs including 1 home run. The Red Sox held on for a 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers. Gray induced 6 groundouts and threw 102 pitches in the start. Despite the long ball, he limited hits effectively and kept the game close. His outing contributed to Boston’s narrow victory.

Ethan Pecko earned a hold with 5.2 innings of relief, allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits with 4 strikeouts and no walks. The Houston Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-2. Pecko recorded 6 groundouts and threw 71 pitches while maintaining a 0.690 strike percentage. His scoreless frames helped stabilize the bullpen and secure the win.

Kyle Tucker went 4-for-5 with 2 doubles, 1 home run, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored. His power display powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Tucker collected 9 total bases and drove in key runs throughout the contest. The multi-hit effort underscored his impact in the middle of the lineup.

Framber Valdez took the loss after 5.0 innings with 8 strikeouts but 3 earned runs allowed on 3 hits and 4 walks. The Detroit Tigers fell 3-1 to the Chicago White Sox. Valdez recorded 7 groundouts and threw 90 pitches in the start. The outing dropped him to 10-11 on the year despite the swing-and-miss ability shown.

Drew Rasmussen picked up the win with 5.0 innings of shutout ball, allowing 4 hits and 2 walks while striking out 3. The Tampa Bay Rays routed the Athletics 10-1. Rasmussen added 3 stolen bases in the game and induced 7 groundouts over 76 pitches. He improved to 15-5 with the victory.

Nolan McLean took the loss after 6.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 7 hits with 5 strikeouts and 3 walks. The New York Mets were shut out 3-0 by the Philadelphia Phillies. McLean generated 6 groundouts and threw 82 pitches. The start dropped him to 11-10 on the season.

Michael King earned the win with 6.0 innings of work, striking out 6 while allowing 2 earned runs on 7 hits and 2 walks. The San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-2. King recorded 4 groundouts and threw 104 pitches in the start. He moved to 12-9 with the victory.

Munetaka Murakami went 2-4 with a home run, triple, and three RBI as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-1.

Xander Bogaerts collected three hits including a home run and a triple, driving in two runs during the San Diego Padres’ 9-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Justin Wrobleski tossed three scoreless innings with three strikeouts as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-2.

Erick Fedde allowed one earned run over 4.2 innings with six strikeouts in the Chicago White Sox’s 3-1 win against the Detroit Tigers.

Henry Davis homered and drew a walk in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Walker Jenkins went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI as the Minnesota Twins fell to the Los Angeles Angels 5-4.

Cody Bradford pitched 4.1 scoreless innings in relief during the Texas Rangers’ 4-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox.

Garrett Stallings struck out six over three scoreless innings in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 7-4 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Taylor Trammell hit a home run and walked in the Houston Astros’ 6-2 win against the Kansas City Royals.

Bo Naylor homered and drew a walk as the Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4.