Playoff Push, Injuries, and Comebacks | Sports News

Corbin Burnes dazzled in his 2026 debut, tossing three shutout innings despite curveball woes, helping the Diamondbacks hit 10 games over .500. With a playoff magic number at 17 and a wild new format brewing, NL wild cards could outperform AL division winners. Shohei Ohtani’s hitting may be sidelined by injury, casting doubt on his season’s viability — but elsewhere, a former Red Sox infielder’s comeback is silencing critics. And a promising NL Rookie of the Year candidate returned to the Bronx against the Yankees, who traded him — a move that might’ve made sense given their injury-riddled roster. As the season winds down, the playoff race remains chaotic, full of surprises and shifting dynamics. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/996d988b228440a9