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Los Angeles Dodgers walk off the St. Louis Cardinals as Teoscar Hernández delivers late-game heroics, cementing the Dodgers’ reputation for relentless comebacks. Are Mookie Betts and company destined for another deep postseason run? Brian McKeehan and Chuck Freeman unpack pivotal MLB Thursday matchups, with highlights on Shohei Ohtani’s injury concerns and the Dodgers’ surging lineup.
Elsewhere, the Milwaukee Brewers hold firm atop the NL Central, despite a strong push from Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs, while the Texas Rangers’ timely win over Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays keeps the AL West tight. The hosts break down Wild Card drama as the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Houston Astros jockey for position. Can the Seattle Mariners claw back from a disappointing season? Don’t miss analysis on under-the-radar trades, playoff projections, and the evolving landscape as teams battle for October.

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Shohei Ohtani’s health has suddenly become one of the biggest stories in baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers are giving Ohtani time to recover after the four-time MVP showed visible signs of being compromised at the plate. With Ohtani battling left knee pain and right biceps soreness — and his offensive numbers declining since restarting his throwing program — should the Dodgers shut down his attempt to return to the mound and focus entirely on getting their superstar hitter healthy for October?
Meanwhile, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. may finally be showing signs of life for the Toronto Blue Jays. Vladdy exploded for five RBIs, including an RBI double and a massive three-run home run in an 11-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians. With Toronto fighting for an AL Wild Card spot, could this finally be the swing that ignites Guerrero after a frustrating 2026 season?

Plus, it’s officially MLB Hot Seat season. Which managers and general managers are fighting for their jobs over the final weeks of the season? We break down Dan Wilson and the disappointing Seattle Mariners, Nick Krall and the Cincinnati Reds, Ben Cherington’s future with the Pittsburgh Pirates, A.J. Preller and the San Diego Padres, Ross Atkins in Toronto and more.

🔥 Shohei Ohtani’s health becomes a major Dodgers concern

⚾ Should Los Angeles shut Ohtani down as a pitcher?

💥 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally breaks out for Toronto

🏃 Can Vladdy carry the Blue Jays into the postseason?

🔥 Which MLB managers and GMs are officially on the hot seat?

Mike Stanton and Htown Wheelhouse break it all down on Back to the Bullpen as September baseball heats up and the pressure rises across Major League Baseball.

#ShoheiOhtani #Dodgers #VladimirGuerreroJr #BlueJays #MLB #BackToTheBullpen #Mariners #Padres #Pirates #Reds #baseball

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Jacob Misiorowski did not have his best stuff. But Jackson Chourio was there to pick him up and all but clinched the NL Central for Milwaukee. Sully looks how Pat Murphy's team is finding ways to win and look like a near lock to post the greatest regular season record in Milwaukee history.

Meanwhile, the Blue Jays clobbered Cleveland and could indeed find themselves back in the postseason. And do not sleep on the Marlins who could take advantage of Arizona and San Diego flip flopping.

And Angels fans are thrilled with the Arte Moreno news.



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Jacob Misiorowski had a rare off night, surrendering 5 earned runs, but the Milwaukee Brewers picked him up for a big win over the Chicago Cubs! Yoshinobu Yamamoto was cruising through 5 no-hit innings, as the Los Angeles Dodgers looked to bounce back agains the St. Louis Cardinals! Cam Schlitter and Reid Detmers treated Angels and New York Yankees fans to a pitching duel in Anaheim!

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Ronald Acuña Jr. makes MLB history, Bryce Harper is locked in for the Philadelphia Phillies, and a matchup between Paul Skenes and Logan Webb turns into absolute chaos! On this episode of Back to the Bullpen, we break down Ronald Acuña Jr. becoming the fastest player in MLB history to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases, accomplishing the feat in just 904 career games and passing Alfonso Soriano. Where does Acuña already rank among baseball’s greatest power-speed threats? Plus, Bryce Harper is heating up at exactly the right time as the Phillies make their push toward October. Harper has extended his on-base streak to 34 games, leads MLB with 98 walks and continues to show why he remains one of baseball’s most dangerous and complete hitters. Then, what happened to Paul Skenes and Logan Webb?! A matchup featuring two of baseball’s premier starting pitchers somehow turned into a wild **13-12 Pirates victory over the Giants**. Skenes surrendered five runs, Webb allowed a career-high nine, San Francisco erased a six-run deficit and still suffered another brutal one-run loss. 🔥 Ronald Acuña Jr. makes 200/200 history 🔥 Bryce Harper and the Phillies are surging 🔥 Paul Skenes gets hit hard 🔥 Logan Webb suffers the worst start of his career 🔥 Pirates-Giants turns into a 25-run thriller It’s another loaded edition of Back to the Bullpen, covering the biggest MLB stories, performances and storylines as the 2026 playoff race heats up. #RonaldAcunaJr #BryceHarper #PaulSkenes #LoganWebb #Braves #Phillies #Pirates #Giants #MLB #Baseball #MLBNews #BackToTheBullpen

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