Personally, I think the most likely scenario is we won’t know our fate until sometime Monday afternoon.
Team News
It is September 25th and the Diamondbacks are tied for the second Wild Card spot
Their Magic Number is 3.
There are 3 to play.
— AZ Magic Number (@azdbmagicnumber) September 26, 2024
Diamondbacks avoid sweep, inch closer to postseason with win over Giants
“I want to honestly let you know that we are in a good spot, because we deserve to be in a good spot, and we’re going to embrace this role,” Lovullo said. “The Braves and the Mets are going to compete and they’re going to go out and do the exact same thing we’re going to try and do, and we can’t be blinded by what’s going on out there.”
Gallen delivers right on time to help D-backs bounce back
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/zac-gallen-strikes-out-11-d-backs-beat-giants-in-finale
Zac Gallen steps up to take pressure off Diamondbacks in vital win over Giants
“That’s probably the best I’ve felt in a while,” Gallen said. “There’s been some good outings in there, but either just didn’t feel great or battled a little bit of a sickness for a little while. … It’s best one in a while.”
https://arizonasports.com/story/3559488/zac-gallen-diamondbacks-win-giants/
Diamondbacks get much-needed victory over the Giants
“You put up three runs and you come out and have a 1-2-3 inning and get right back in the dugout,” said Walker. “It keeps the offense flowing, keeps the energy high, keeps the defenders on their toes, it’s everything you want out of your starting pitcher. He did a great job tonight.”
https://burncitysports.com/2024/09/25/diamondbacks-get-much-needed-victory-over-giants/
D-backs’ Torey Lovullo shares message with team after tough stretch: ‘I bet on you guys’
The Diamondbacks have four games remaining, and manager Torey Lovullo shared his general message to the club after last night’s loss. pic.twitter.com/baqYUZYiGO
— Arizona Sports (@AZSports) September 26, 2024
https://arizonasports.com/story/3559455/torey-lovullo-shares-message/
Torey Lovullo Talks D-backs Contention, Health, and Zac Gallen
Diamondbacks send 8 players to the Arizona Fall League
https://burncitysports.com/2024/09/25/diamondbacks-get-much-needed-victory-over-giants/
Arizona Fall League rosters announced; Tommy Troy, Kristian Robinson among D-backs prospects
https://arizonasports.com/story/3559415/arizona-fall-league-roster-d-backs/
Other Baseball
The White Sox currently have 120 losses, with 4 games remaining, 3 of which are against the probable post season bound Tigers. The 1962 Mets lost their 120th game in their last game of the season.
Postseason Watch: Bracket, tiebreakers and more
https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-playoff-picture-and-bracket-2024
Chicago White Sox Make Big Decision That Could Impact American League Playoff Race
Sizemore on Crochet start being moved to Friday: “With Detroit where they’re at, I think it’s gonna make for good baseball. They’re gonna be competing for a playoff spot. We wanna throw our best guy up against this team that’s fighting for a playoff spot. These are our rivals.
Forecast washes out 2 games of Mets-Braves; doubleheader Mon.
“I hope the Royals can get here,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said, looking ahead to an ominous forecast for the next two days as the hurricane’s remnants move through Georgia. “I would hope we don’t get things screwed up for their series.”
Hurricane Helene’s effect on MLB: Pivotal Braves-Mets series postponed due to storm
Phillies pound Cubs to secure first-round playoff bye
https://sports.yahoo.com/phillies-pound-cubs-secure-first-005426899.html
Phils clinch first-round bye after slugfest and Brewers loss
https://www.mlb.com/news/phillies-clinch-first-round-bye-in-postseason
Pirates Release Rowdy Tellez, Michael A. Taylor
It’s also possible there’s a financial motivation for moving on from Tellez. Per Ethan Hullihen on X, Tellez would have unlocked a $200K bonus by getting to 425 plate appearances and is currently at 421.
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/pirates-designate-rowdy-tellez-for-assignment.html
Guardians playfully tease Reds after bunt breaks up perfecto in 7th
https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-bunt-to-break-up-guardians-perfect-game-bid
38+ HR, 38+ 2B & 40+ SB in a season, MLB history:
2024 José Ramírez: 38 HR, 38 2B, 40 SB
2006 Alfonso Soriano: 46 HR, 41 2B, 41 SB
2002 Alfonso Soriano: 39 HR, 51 2B, 41 SB https://t.co/RJOQy22RxP— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) September 26, 2024
the Tigers were 8 games under .500 thru 118 games
just 1 team has made the postseason after being 8+ games under .500 after 115+ games played:
the 1973 Mets, who were 8 games under through their 138th game
h/t @EliasSports
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) September 25, 2024
Anything Goes
This day in history:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/day/september-26
This day in baseball:
https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/September_26
The most expensive hotdog is priced at almost US$200.
Tokyo Dog in Seattle, Washington, USA, sells the “Juuni Ban” hot dog for $169. It is the most expensive hot dog in the world to date. The hotdog comes with smoked-cheese bratwurst, butter-teriyaki-grilled onions, maitake mushrooms, wagyu beef, foie gras, black truffle, and caviar.
12 plants and 5 animals make up 75% of diets around the world.
The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization states that this lowers major health risks. By concentrating our diets to this specific group, we become more resilient to diseases, pests, and climate change.
