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De Paula Sparks Dodgers’ Late Surge to an 8-2 Win Over the Giants
Josue De Paula sparked a Dodgers comeback, delivering the go-ahead double in the 6th and helping fuel an 8th-inning four-homer burst as Los Angeles beat the Giants 8-2; Glasnow worked six innings in a solid start, and the Dodgers’ bullpen sealed the win.
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Cubs Unveil High-Upside AFL Prospect Group for Mesa Solar Sox
The Chicago Cubs announced their Arizona Fall League roster for the Mesa Solar Sox, featuring a promising group of prospects: Myles Bailey, Juan Cabada, Dominick Reid, Jhon Cabral, Anhuar Garcia, Yoendris Gonzalez, Jake Knapp, Kade Snell, and Miguel Useche. The AFL—starting in under three weeks—serves as a development showcase, with Bailey hoping to showcase his power after an ankle injury, Cabada and Reid aiming to rebound from injuries, Cabral as a newly acquired depth arm, Garcia and Gonzalez turning peripherals into upside, Knapp and Snell adding depth, and Useche bringing Double-A experience as an undrafted catcher. The roster underscores the Cubs’ focus on developing young talent ahead of the offseason.
Rodriguez Poised for MLB Debut After Standout Minor-League Run
The Minnesota Twins promoted top outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez from Triple-A St. Paul, lining him up for what should be his MLB debut against Cleveland’s Guardians. At 23, Rodriguez returns from a left thumb UCL surgery in May and has produced .272/.422/.490 with 11 homers in 258 minor-league PAs across three levels this season, though injuries have limited his pro action since 2021. He’s on the 40-man roster with two minor-league options burned, and the Twins could pursue a fourth option year if needed. Expect Rodriguez to contribute in right field or possibly DH as he gets his first majors experience.
Dodgers Prospect Roundup: De Paula’s Debut Looms as Gough, Gelof Shine
Dodgers Digest’s prospect-focused roundup centers on Josue De Paula’s pending major-league debut, with deep looks at Tyler Gough and Jake Gelof and context on Dodgers’ farm depth after the Tarik Skubal trade, plus notes on bat speeds (including Shohei Ohtani’s decline) and how catcher framing and grips influence command, pulling in analyses from FanGraphs, Baseball Prospectus, Baseball America, The Athletic, ESPN, and more.
Langeliers Returns to Action as A's Eye End-of-Season DH Role; Arnold Injured in Minor League
Shea Langeliers opened a rehab stint with Triple-A Las Vegas, going 2-for-3 with a double in his first action back from knee surgery and likely serving as a DH for Oakland the rest of the season, while the A's balance his workload with Heim/Serven catching duties. In the minors, pitching prospect Jamie Arnold suffered intra-orbital and maxillary sinus fractures from a comebacker, ending his first pro season with a potential big-league look in 2027 after recovery, as Oakland navigates a front-office transition and a move to Las Vegas.
Pirates Complete Season Sweep with 2-0 Victory over White Sox
Pirates blank the White Sox 2-0 to complete the season sweep, with Jared Jones delivering six scoreless innings and Oneil Cruz homering and later adding an RBI single for insurance.
Pirates Put Ashcraft on 15-Day IL With Arm Discomfort
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 7) due to throwing-arm discomfort; Antwone Kelly was recalled to take his spot, and Ashcraft won’t pitch again in 2026 pending tests. He logged 165 1/3 innings with a 3.65 ERA and strong strikeout/walk metrics this season, a key component of a rotation that has exceeded expectations but leaves Pittsburgh five games back of the wild-card with a .500 finish in sight.
Dodgers Promote Josue De Paula to the Majors for Friday
The Dodgers are calling up top prospect Josue De Paula to the majors for Friday’s game against the Marlins. The 21-year-old outfielder has slashed .303/.401/.547 with 27 homers and 31 steals in Double-A Tulsa this season and has not yet reached Triple-A; Los Angeles plans to give him starts against right-handed pitchers to evaluate his potential for October.
Cubs, Brewers clash as Gausman faces Henderson in 6:40 CT showdown
Cubs and Brewers square off at 6:40 pm CT with Kevin Gausman starting for Chicago against Logan Henderson. The Cubs’ lineup features Pete Crow-Armstrong in center, Seiya Suzuki in right, Michael Busch at first, Alex Bregman at third, Ian Happ in the DH spot, Nico Hoerner at short, Pedro Ramirez at second, Michael Conforto in left, and Carson Kelly catching, with Happ back in the lineup after knee discomfort and Conforto moving to left. Henderson pitched seven shutout-ish innings against the Cubs last week, while Gausman has had a mix of strong and rocky starts since joining the Cubs. Broadcast info: First Pitch 6:40 pm CT, watch on MARQ and listen on 104.3 The Score. Standings: Cubs 81-65, Brewers 90-56. Injuries: Cubs – Dansby Swanson on the 10-day IL with a strained oblique and several pitchers on the IL list; Brewers also have injured players listed.
A's Top Prospect Leo De Vries Set for Shoulder Surgery
Athletics infield prospect Leo De Vries will undergo an anterior labrum repair on his right shoulder, likely sidelining him for about eight months and delaying his 2027 timeline after a standout Double-A season (13 HR, .290/.378/.458). The injury compounds Oakland’s injury-plagued year and could influence their offseason plans at second/third base as they adjust prospect and roster priorities.
De La Cruz’s 105.3 MPH Arm Halts Dodgers’ Inside-the-Park Bid
Elly De La Cruz line-delivered a 105.3 mph relay throw from the outfield to catcher Jose Trevino, tagging Teoscar Hernández at home to prevent an inside-the-park homer in Reds–Dodgers. The clocked throw is among the fastest OF assists tracked by Statcast since 2015, placing De La Cruz in elite company. Offensively, he’s surged this September to a .500/.556/.917 line with 3 homers and 7 RBI, offering a bright spot for a Reds team still outside the NL playoff picture.