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HOUHouston AstrosSEASeattle Mariners
LineupMLB

Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners: both lineups posted

Both batting orders are posted by MLB.

HOU lineup confirmedSEA lineup confirmed

Lineup Summary

HOU
  1. Jeremy Peña
  2. Yordan Alvarez
  3. Isaac Paredes
  4. Jose Altuve
  5. Yainer Diaz
SEA
  1. J.P. Crawford
  2. Randy Arozarena
  3. Dominic Canzone
  4. Cal Raleigh
  5. Julio Rodríguez

Game Context

  • Jeremy Peña leads off for HOU
  • J.P. Crawford leads off for SEA

First pitch · Sep 22, 9:40 PM EDT

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Houston Astros

  1. Jeremy Peña
  2. Yordan Alvarez
  3. Isaac Paredes
  4. Jose Altuve
  5. Yainer Diaz
  6. Christian Walker
  7. Taylor Trammell
  8. Cam Smith
  9. Brice Matthews

Seattle Mariners

  1. J.P. Crawford
  2. Randy Arozarena
  3. Dominic Canzone
  4. Cal Raleigh
  5. Julio Rodríguez
  6. Josh Naylor
  7. Cole Young
  8. Lazaro Montes
  9. Brock Rodden

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

MINMinnesota TwinsSFSan Francisco Giants
LineupMLB

Minnesota Twins vs San Francisco Giants: both lineups posted

Both batting orders are posted by MLB.

MIN lineup confirmedSF lineup confirmed

Lineup Summary

MIN
  1. Luke Keaschall
  2. Brooks Lee
  3. Kody Clemens
  4. Josh Bell
  5. Walker Jenkins
SF
  1. Drew Gilbert
  2. Jonah Cox
  3. Victor Bericoto
  4. Turner Hill
  5. Bo Davidson

Game Context

  • Luke Keaschall leads off for MIN
  • Drew Gilbert leads off for SF

First pitch · Sep 22, 9:45 PM EDT

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Minnesota Twins

  1. Luke Keaschall
  2. Brooks Lee
  3. Kody Clemens
  4. Josh Bell
  5. Walker Jenkins
  6. Emmanuel Rodriguez
  7. Royce Lewis
  8. Victor Caratini
  9. Ryan Kreidler

San Francisco Giants

  1. Drew Gilbert
  2. Jonah Cox
  3. Victor Bericoto
  4. Turner Hill
  5. Bo Davidson
  6. Shay Whitcomb
  7. Scott Bandura
  8. Drew Cavanaugh
  9. Christian Koss

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

SDSan Diego PadresLADLos Angeles Dodgers
LineupMLB

San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers: both lineups posted

Both batting orders are posted by MLB.

SD lineup confirmedLAD lineup confirmed

Lineup Summary

SD
  1. Fernando Tatis Jr.
  2. Dustin Harris
  3. Manny Machado
  4. Ty France
  5. Jackson Merrill
LAD
  1. Mookie Betts
  2. Freddie Freeman
  3. Will Smith
  4. Max Muncy
  5. Kyle Tucker

Game Context

  • Fernando Tatis Jr. leads off for SD
  • Mookie Betts leads off for LAD

First pitch · Sep 22, 10:10 PM EDT

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San Diego Padres

  1. Fernando Tatis Jr.
  2. Dustin Harris
  3. Manny Machado
  4. Ty France
  5. Jackson Merrill
  6. Austin Hays
  7. Xander Bogaerts
  8. Luis Campusano
  9. Jake Cronenworth

Los Angeles Dodgers

  1. Mookie Betts
  2. Freddie Freeman
  3. Will Smith
  4. Max Muncy
  5. Kyle Tucker
  6. Teoscar Hernández
  7. Josue De Paula
  8. Andy Pages
  9. Tommy Edman

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

LAALos Angeles AngelsATHAthletics
LineupMLB

Los Angeles Angels vs Athletics: both lineups posted

Both batting orders are posted by MLB.

LAA lineup confirmedATH lineup confirmed

Lineup Summary

LAA
  1. Zach Neto
  2. Mike Trout
  3. Vaughn Grissom
  4. Denzer Guzman
  5. Moisés Ballesteros
ATH
  1. Henry Bolte
  2. Shea Langeliers
  3. Lawrence Butler
  4. Zack Gelof
  5. Tommy White

Game Context

  • Zach Neto leads off for LAA
  • Henry Bolte leads off for ATH

First pitch · Sep 22, 9:40 PM EDT

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Los Angeles Angels

  1. Zach Neto
  2. Mike Trout
  3. Vaughn Grissom
  4. Denzer Guzman
  5. Moisés Ballesteros
  6. Jose Siri
  7. Wade Meckler
  8. Christian Moore
  9. Bryce Teodosio

Athletics

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

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

WNBA
InjuryWNBA

Lynx star Olivia Miles (calf) late scratch for game vs. Fever

Olivia Miles was a late scratch for the Lynx ahead of their game against the Fever on Tuesday because of a left calf injury.

Olivia Miles · Minnesota Lynx

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

NYGNew York Giants
InjuryNFL

Sources: Giants QB Jaxson Dart out for extended period

Jaxson Dart's knee injury is more severe than originally anticipated, and the Giants QB could miss the rest of the season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

New York Giants · Jaxson Dart

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.

Read source: ESPN

Reported · Source: ESPN

GBGreen Bay Packers
InjuryNFL

Packers lose RT Zach Bako-Bewele to season-ending surgery

Packers RT Zach Bako-Bewele, considered the team's best offensive lineman, is set to undergo knee surgery that will sideline him for 8-10 months.

Green Bay Packers · Zach Bako-Bewele

SLAM IMPACT
9/10News significance
Reported season-long absence
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

CHIChicago Bears
InjuryNFL

Sources: Bagent has concussion, leaving Bears' QB situation unclear

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is in the NFL's concussion protocol, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Tuesday.

Chicago Bears · Tyson Bagent · Caleb Williams · Case Keenum

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

GOLF
NewsGOLF

Scheffler's record in team play of little concern to him, Snedeker

Scottie Scheffler is the No. 1 player in the world and a winner of three legs of the career Grand Slam -- it just doesn't look that way when it comes to team competition. But this is of little concern to Scheffler, or to U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker.

Scottie Scheffler · Brandt Snedeker

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

ATLAtlanta Braves
NewsMLB

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. day-to-day after fouling ball off leg

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Atlanta's game against Cincinnati in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left leg Tuesday night. X-rays were negative and Acuña was listed as day-to-day with a contusion.

Atlanta Braves · Ronald Acuna 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.

Read source: ESPN

Reported · Source: ESPN

GOLF
NewsGOLF

Expert picks, players under pressure and rookies to watch at 2026 Presidents Cup

Which players are under the most pressure? Will any rookies step up? Who will hoist the trophy Sunday? We break down the Presidents Cup, which gets started Thursday at Medinah.

Scottie Scheffler · Cameron Young · Wyndham Clark · Sam Burns · Russell Henley · Collin Morikawa · Chris Gotterup · Xander Schauffele · Adam Scott · Tom Kim · Si Woo Kim · Ryan Fox · Hideki Matsuyama · Min Woo Lee · Jackson Koivun · Jacob Bridgeman

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

NFL
NewsNFL

Rest-of-season rankings: Walker, Shough on the rise while Maye, McConkey fall

Need a quick free agent pickup -- or roster overhaul -- after Week 2? These rankings are designed to help.

Caleb Williams · Jayden Daniels · Jaxson Dart · Brock Purdy · Patrick Mahomes · Tyler Shough · Jared Goff · Bryce Young · Drake Maye · Matthew Stafford · Kenneth Walker III · Bijan Robinson · Jonathan Taylor · Jonah Coleman · Bucky Irving · Chuba Hubbard · Aaron Jones Sr · Alvin Kamara · Zach Charbonnet · Saquon Barkley · Jalen Coker · Colston Loveland · Travis Kelce · Dalton Kincaid · Dalton Schultz · Brock Bowers · Zach Ertz · Kyle Pitts Sr · Oronde Gadsden · Darren Waller · Christian Watson · Jaylen Waddle · Ladd McConkey · Jameson Williams · Parker Washington · Denzel Boston · Drake London · George Pickens · TreVeyon Henderson

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers
NewsNFL

Woman says she reported alleged 49ers impersonator to team in December

A woman who says she is a victim in the FBI's fraud case against Daejon Love said she sent a "complaint/concern" to the Niners in December 2025, eight months before Love was arrested and charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

San Francisco 49ers

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

CLECleveland CavaliersLACLA Clippers
TradeNBA

2026 NBA offseason trade grades: Finney-Smith, Schroder, more deals

We're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the Atlanta deal that sent Hield and Nembhard to Charlotte for Finney-Smith.

Tre Mann · Dennis Schroder · Cleveland Cavaliers · Max Strus · Peyton Watson · LA Clippers · Dorian Finney-Smith · Buddy Hield · Ryan Nembhard · Charlotte Hornets

SLAM IMPACT
5/10News significance
Roster or coaching change
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

NYMNew York Mets
NewsMLB

Mets remove interim manager tag, hire Andy Green to 3-year deal

The Mets removed the interim tag from manager Andy Green, hiring him to a three-year deal through the 2029 season, it was announced Tuesday.

New York Mets

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

CHCChicago Cubs
NewsMLB

Cubs expect Alex Bregman back for playoffs after foul ball to face

The Cubs are confident third baseman Alex Bregman will be ready for the postseason after getting hit in the face by a foul ball Sunday -- and are not ruling him out for this weekend's series in Boston.

Chicago Cubs · Alex Bregman

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

NHL
NewsNHL

Bettman: NHL still in 'wait-and-see' mode on adding two expansion teams

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league continues to get pitched by potential owners but is not currently in a formal round of expansion.

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

ATLAtlanta HawksCHACharlotte Hornets
TradeNBA

Hawks trade Hield, Nembhard to Hornets for Finney-Smith

The Hawks are sending Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith.

Atlanta Hawks · Charlotte Hornets · Buddy Hield · Dorian Finney-Smith · Ryan Nembhard

SLAM IMPACT
5/10News significance
Roster or coaching change
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

HOUHouston Rockets
NewsNBA

Rockets, with return of VanVleet, hope to make 'real noise'

The Rockets hope to make "some real noise" this season after heading into the year fully healthy with point guard Fred VanVleet back at the helm.

Houston Rockets · Fred VanVleet · Kevin Durant

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers
NewsNFL

Source: Niners signing veteran receiver Cooks to practice squad

The Niners are signing free agent wideout Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.

San Francisco 49ers · Brandin Cooks

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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