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BOSBoston Red SoxTBTampa Bay Rays
LineupMLB

Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays: both lineups posted

Both batting orders are posted by MLB.

BOS lineup confirmedTB lineup confirmed

Lineup Summary

BOS
  1. Roman Anthony
  2. Mickey Gasper
  3. Adley Rutschman
  4. Trevor Story
  5. Nick Sogard
TB
  1. Yandy Díaz
  2. Ryan Vilade
  3. Junior Caminero
  4. Jonny DeLuca
  5. Chandler Simpson

Game Context

  • Roman Anthony leads off for BOS
  • Yandy Díaz leads off for TB

First pitch · Sep 20, 1:40 PM EDT

Both lineups posted

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Boston Red Sox

  1. Roman Anthony
  2. Mickey Gasper
  3. Adley Rutschman
  4. Trevor Story
  5. Nick Sogard
  6. Caleb Durbin
  7. Jarren Duran
  8. Isiah Kiner-Falefa
  9. Nate Eaton

Tampa Bay Rays

  1. Yandy Díaz
  2. Ryan Vilade
  3. Junior Caminero
  4. Jonny DeLuca
  5. Chandler Simpson
  6. Ben Williamson
  7. Nick Fortes
  8. Victor Mesa Jr.
  9. Taylor Walls

Current orders only; the source does not supply change history.

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4/10News significance
Lineup or starter information
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Confirmed · Source: MLB

WSHWashington NationalsSTLSt. Louis Cardinals
LineupMLB

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals: lineup posted

One batting order is posted by MLB.

WSH lineup pendingSTL lineup confirmed

Lineup Summary

WSH

Not yet posted by the source

STL
  1. JJ Wetherholt
  2. Iván Herrera
  3. Alec Burleson
  4. Jordan Walker
  5. Leo Bernal

Game Context

  • JJ Wetherholt leads off for STL

First pitch · Sep 20, 2:15 PM EDT

One lineup posted · opponent pending

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Washington Nationals

Awaiting posted order

St. Louis Cardinals

  1. JJ Wetherholt
  2. Iván Herrera
  3. Alec Burleson
  4. Jordan Walker
  5. Leo Bernal
  6. Thomas Saggese
  7. Bryan Torres
  8. José Fermín
  9. Nathan Church

Current orders only; the source does not supply change history.

SLAM IMPACT
4/10News significance
Lineup or starter information
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Confirmed · Source: MLB

KCKansas City RoyalsPITPittsburgh Pirates
LineupMLB

Kansas City Royals vs Pittsburgh Pirates: both lineups posted

Both batting orders are posted by MLB.

KC lineup confirmedPIT lineup confirmed

Lineup Summary

KC
  1. Maikel Garcia
  2. Bobby Witt Jr.
  3. Jac Caglianone
  4. Salvador Perez
  5. Michael Massey
PIT
  1. Konnor Griffin
  2. Brandon Lowe
  3. Bryan Reynolds
  4. Oneil Cruz
  5. Nick Gonzales

Game Context

  • Maikel Garcia leads off for KC
  • Konnor Griffin leads off for PIT

First pitch · Sep 20, 1:35 PM EDT

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Kansas City Royals

  1. Maikel Garcia
  2. Bobby Witt Jr.
  3. Jac Caglianone
  4. Salvador Perez
  5. Michael Massey
  6. Nick Loftin
  7. John Rave
  8. Luke Maile
  9. Tyler Tolbert

Pittsburgh Pirates

  1. Konnor Griffin
  2. Brandon Lowe
  3. Bryan Reynolds
  4. Oneil Cruz
  5. Nick Gonzales
  6. Ryan O'Hearn
  7. Rafael Flores Jr.
  8. Spencer Horwitz
  9. Jake Mangum

Current orders only; the source does not supply change history.

SLAM IMPACT
4/10News significance
Lineup or starter information
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Confirmed · Source: MLB

PHIPhiladelphia PhilliesNYMNew York Mets
LineupMLB

Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets: lineup posted

One batting order is posted by MLB.

PHI lineup confirmedNYM lineup pending

Lineup Summary

PHI
  1. Kyle Schwarber
  2. Trea Turner
  3. Bryce Harper
  4. Luis Arraez
  5. Alec Bohm
NYM

Not yet posted by the source

Game Context

  • Kyle Schwarber leads off for PHI

First pitch · Sep 20, 1:10 PM EDT

One lineup posted · opponent pending

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Philadelphia Phillies

  1. Kyle Schwarber
  2. Trea Turner
  3. Bryce Harper
  4. Luis Arraez
  5. Alec Bohm
  6. Bryson Stott
  7. Brandon Marsh
  8. J.T. Realmuto
  9. Justin Crawford

New York Mets

Awaiting posted order

Current orders only; the source does not supply change history.

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4/10News significance
Lineup or starter information
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Confirmed · Source: MLB

ATHAthleticsCLECleveland Guardians
LineupMLB

Athletics vs Cleveland Guardians: both lineups posted

Both batting orders are posted by MLB.

ATH lineup confirmedCLE lineup confirmed

Lineup Summary

ATH
  1. Henry Bolte
  2. Shea Langeliers
  3. Lawrence Butler
  4. Zack Gelof
  5. Donovan Walton
CLE
  1. Steven Kwan
  2. José Ramírez
  3. Chase DeLauter
  4. Jo Adell
  5. Travis Bazzana

Game Context

  • Henry Bolte leads off for ATH
  • Steven Kwan leads off for CLE

First pitch · Sep 20, 1:40 PM EDT

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Athletics

  1. Henry Bolte
  2. Shea Langeliers
  3. Lawrence Butler
  4. Zack Gelof
  5. Donovan Walton
  6. Tommy White
  7. Alika Williams
  8. Jonah Heim
  9. Denzel Clarke

Cleveland Guardians

  1. Steven Kwan
  2. José Ramírez
  3. Chase DeLauter
  4. Jo Adell
  5. Travis Bazzana
  6. Nathaniel Lowe
  7. Angel Martínez
  8. Patrick Bailey
  9. Angel Genao

Current orders only; the source does not supply change history.

SLAM IMPACT
4/10News significance
Lineup or starter information
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Confirmed · Source: MLB

CHCChicago CubsCINCincinnati Reds
LineupMLB

Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: both lineups posted

Both batting orders are posted by MLB.

CHC lineup confirmedCIN lineup confirmed

Lineup Summary

CHC
  1. Pete Crow-Armstrong
  2. Seiya Suzuki
  3. Michael Busch
  4. Alex Bregman
  5. Ian Happ
CIN
  1. Dane Myers
  2. Elly De La Cruz
  3. Sal Stewart
  4. Tyler Stephenson
  5. JJ Bleday

Game Context

  • Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off for CHC
  • Dane Myers leads off for CIN

First pitch · Sep 20, 1:40 PM EDT

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Chicago Cubs

  1. Pete Crow-Armstrong
  2. Seiya Suzuki
  3. Michael Busch
  4. Alex Bregman
  5. Ian Happ
  6. Nico Hoerner
  7. Michael Conforto
  8. Pedro Ramírez
  9. Miguel Amaya

Cincinnati Reds

  1. Dane Myers
  2. Elly De La Cruz
  3. Sal Stewart
  4. Tyler Stephenson
  5. JJ Bleday
  6. Matt McLain
  7. Oswaldo Cabrera
  8. Will Banfield
  9. Ke'Bryan Hayes

Current orders only; the source does not supply change history.

SLAM IMPACT
4/10News significance
Lineup or starter information
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Confirmed · Source: MLB

EPL
NewsEPL

European soccer live updates: Man City, Liverpool in action

The weekend continues with Man City looking to go clear at the top of the Premier League and Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola returning to his former club.

Manchester City · Liverpool

SLAM IMPACT
2/10News significance
General reporting; no specific availability or market change identified
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Reported · Source: ESPN

ARIArizona CardinalsATLAtlanta Falcons
NewsNFL

Week 2 NFL highlights: Best plays, moments, touchdowns, more

Check out the best of the best from Week 2 around the NFL, including highlight-reel touchdowns and must-see plays.

Arizona Cardinals · Atlanta Falcons · Baltimore Ravens · Carolina Panthers · Chicago Bears · Cincinnati Bengals · Cleveland Browns · Dallas Cowboys · Denver Broncos · Green Bay Packers · Houston Texans · Indianapolis Colts · Jacksonville Jaguars · Kansas City Chiefs · Las Vegas Raiders · Los Angeles Chargers · Miami Dolphins · Minnesota Vikings · New England Patriots · New Orleans Saints · New York Jets · Philadelphia Eagles · Pittsburgh Steelers · San Francisco 49ers · Seattle Seahawks · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Tennessee Titans · Washington Commanders

SLAM IMPACT
2/10News significance
General reporting; no specific availability or market change identified
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Reported · Source: ESPN

NCAAF
NewsNCAAF

Betting buzz: Trinidad Chambliss the new Heisman favorite after win over LSU

Trinidad Chambliss helped his case in the Heisman race with a huge performance in the Rebels' win over LSU.

LSU Tigers · Louisiana State University · Ole Miss Rebels · University of Mississippi

SLAM IMPACT
2/10News significance
General reporting; no specific availability or market change identified
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Reported · Source: ESPN

NCAAF
NewsNCAAF

Projecting the College Football Playoff top 12 after Week 3

We assess how the selection committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 3.

Ohio State Buckeyes · The Ohio State University · Texas Longhorns · University of Texas · Miami Hurricanes · University of Miami · Georgia Bulldogs · University of Georgia · LSU Tigers · Louisiana State University · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · University of Notre Dame · Indiana Hoosiers · Indiana University · Alabama Crimson Tide · University of Alabama · Ole Miss Rebels · University of Mississippi · USC Trojans · University of Southern California · BYU Cougars · Brigham Young University · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Texas Tech University

SLAM IMPACT
2/10News significance
General reporting; no specific availability or market change identified
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Reported · Source: ESPN

NCAAF
NewsNCAAF

Colorado St. apologizes to BYU for derogatory chants from fans

Colorado State issued an apology to BYU for derogatory chants aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints coming from the stands during their game.

Colorado State Rams · Colorado State University · BYU Cougars · Brigham Young University

SLAM IMPACT
2/10News significance
General reporting; no specific availability or market change identified
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Reported · Source: ESPN

TENNIS
NewsTENNIS

Alex Eala aims for second WTA 500 title at Singapore Tennis Open

Alex Eala has gotten a first-round bye at the Singapore Tennis Open as she eyes a second WTA 500 title this week.

Alexandra Eala

SLAM IMPACT
2/10News significance
General reporting; no specific availability or market change identified
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Reported · Source: ESPN

NCAAF
NewsNCAAF

2026 college football SP+ rankings for all 138 FBS teams

The updated SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, after this weekend's results.

Georgia Bulldogs · University of Georgia · LSU Tigers · Louisiana State University · Texas Longhorns · University of Texas · Ohio State Buckeyes · The Ohio State University · Indiana Hoosiers · Indiana University · Michigan Wolverines · University of Michigan · Alabama Crimson Tide · University of Alabama · Miami Hurricanes · University of Miami · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · University of Notre Dame · Texas A&M Aggies · Texas A&M University · Tennessee Volunteers · University of Tennessee

SLAM IMPACT
2/10News significance
General reporting; no specific availability or market change identified
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Reported · Source: ESPN

DENDenver Broncos
NewsNFL

Broncos remain confident in OC Davis Webb as playcaller

The Broncos maintain a "high level of confidence and comfort" in Davis Webb as their offensive playcaller, a team source told ESPN.

Denver Broncos

SLAM IMPACT
2/10News significance
General reporting; no specific availability or market change identified
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Reported · Source: ESPN

NENew England Patriots
NewsNFL

What to expect from Patriots QB Drake Maye vs. the Steelers

New England wants Maye to be patient but aggressive. Can he have success against the daunting Pittsburgh defense?

New England Patriots · Drake Maye · Alijah Vera-Tucker · Christian Gonzalez · Eli Raridon

SLAM IMPACT
2/10News significance
General reporting; no specific availability or market change identified
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Reported · Source: ESPN

EPL
NewsEPL

Bruno Guimarães: Arsenal performance in Brighton defeat not fit for champions

Bruno Guimarães said Arsenal's "unacceptable" performance in their defeat at Brighton was not fit for a Premier League champions' shirt.

Arsenal · Bruno Guimarães

SLAM IMPACT
2/10News significance
General reporting; no specific availability or market change identified
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Reported · Source: ESPN

CLECleveland Browns
NewsNFL

Browns expected to evaluate QB situation ahead of Week 3

The Browns are expected to evaluate their quarterback situation after their Week 2 game against the Buccaneers.

Cleveland Browns · Deshaun Watson · Shedeur Sanders

SLAM IMPACT
2/10News significance
General reporting; no specific availability or market change identified
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Reported · Source: ESPN

PITPittsburgh Steelers
NewsNFL

Sources: Steelers eye Week 3 return for CB Joey Porter Jr.

The Steelers are planning for Joey Porter Jr. to potentially return for their Week 3 game against the Bengals, sources told ESPN.

Pittsburgh Steelers · Joey Porter Jr

SLAM IMPACT
2/10News significance
General reporting; no specific availability or market change identified
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Reported · Source: ESPN

INDIndianapolis Colts
SuspensionNFL

Sources: Colts' Keenan Allen faces minimum 3-game suspension

Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen, who was formally charged last week with two misdemeanor offenses stemming from his drunken driving arrest in downtown Indianapolis last month, is facing a minimum three-game suspension, sources told ESPN.

Indianapolis Colts · Keenan Allen

SLAM IMPACT
3/10News significance
Availability report; duration and game effect not established
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

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Reported · Source: ESPN

ATLAtlanta Falcons
NewsNFL

Sources: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. could play in Week 3

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is nearing a return and could make his 2026 debut Thursday night against the Packers, sources told ESPN.

Atlanta Falcons · Michael Penix Jr · Tua Tagovailoa · Cooper Rush

SLAM IMPACT
2/10News significance
General reporting; no specific availability or market change identified
How this is rated

Rule-based news significance, not medical severity, win probability or a betting recommendation. Availability reports rank above routine context. Extended absences rank higher; unconfirmed reports are capped. Market scores use recorded movement size, not its cause.

Read source: ESPN

Reported · Source: ESPN

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