MLB Recap | Wednesday, September 16, 2026

15 MLB games went final on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, producing 127 total runs. 5 games were decided by one run. 2 games went to extra innings.

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Guardians beat White Sox 6-3

White Sox 3, Guardians 6

The Guardians defeated the White Sox 6-3 at home. Petey Halpin homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Guardians to 78-75, while the White Sox fall to 77-75.

Giants beat Cardinals 6-5

Giants 6, Cardinals 5

The Giants defeated the Cardinals 6-5 on the road in 10 innings. The win moves the Giants to 64-89, while the Cardinals fall to 75-78.

Twins walk off Yankees in the 13th

Yankees 4, Twins 5

The Twins defeated the Yankees 5-4 at home in 13 innings. Victor Caratini singles on a ground ball to center fielder Spencer Jones. Luke Keaschall scores. Zebby Matthews delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 8 strikeouts. The win moves the Twins to 71-81, while the Yankees fall to 88-64.

Blue Jays beat Tigers 5-1

Tigers 1, Blue Jays 5

The Blue Jays defeated the Tigers 5-1 at home. The win moves the Blue Jays to 76-77, while the Tigers fall to 72-80.

Reds beat Dodgers 6-2

Dodgers 2, Reds 6

The Reds defeated the Dodgers 6-2 at home. The win moves the Reds to 71-81, while the Dodgers fall to 92-60.

Rays beat Athletics 4-3

Athletics 3, Rays 4

The Rays defeated the Athletics 4-3 at home. The win moves the Rays to 92-59, while the Athletics fall to 61-91.

Brewers beat Pirates 5-4

Brewers 5, Pirates 4

The Brewers defeated the Pirates 5-4 on the road. The win moves the Brewers to 95-57, while the Pirates fall to 75-77.

Zack Wheeler leads Phillies past Nationals

Phillies 3, Nationals 0

The Phillies defeated the Nationals 3-0 on the road. Zack Wheeler controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 4 hits allowed and 5 strikeouts. The win moves the Phillies to 84-68, while the Nationals fall to 71-82.

Chris Bassitt leads Orioles past Mets

Orioles 7, Mets 1

The Orioles defeated the Mets 7-1 on the road. Chris Bassitt delivered 6.2 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 6 strikeouts. Christian Encarnacion-Strand collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Orioles to 75-78, while the Mets fall to 69-83.

Shota Imanaga leads Cubs past Braves

Braves 4, Cubs 8

The Cubs defeated the Braves 8-4 at home. Shota Imanaga delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 8 strikeouts. Pete Crow-Armstrong powered the offense with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. The win moves the Cubs to 85-68, while the Braves fall to 89-64.

Rangers erupt for 3 runs in the 7th to beat Red Sox

Red Sox 3, Rangers 7

The Rangers defeated the Red Sox 7-3 at home. A 3-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. The win moves the Rangers to 76-76, while the Red Sox fall to 82-70.

Royals erupt for 3 runs in the 8th to beat Astros

Royals 5, Astros 2

The Royals defeated the Astros 5-2 on the road. A 3-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Michael Massey collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Royals to 67-85, while the Astros fall to 76-76.

Ethan Salas powers Padres past Rockies

Padres 9, Rockies 3

The Padres defeated the Rockies 9-3 on the road. Ethan Salas powered the offense with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. The win moves the Padres to 83-69, while the Rockies fall to 56-96.

Mariners beat Angels 7-2

Mariners 7, Angels 2

The Mariners defeated the Angels 7-2 on the road. A 3-run 5th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Mariners to 71-82, while the Angels fall to 58-94.

Marlins beat Diamondbacks 4-3

Marlins 4, Diamondbacks 3

The Marlins defeated the Diamondbacks 4-3 on the road. The win moves the Marlins to 76-77, while the Diamondbacks fall to 80-73.

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