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  • Wilson’s 2027 NFL mock draft: Browns land Arch Manning, Dante Moore is first player off the board

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    The hype train for the 2027 quarterback class is full speed ahead after Week 1 of the college football season. Dante Moore, my QB1 and the No. 1 player on my preseason big board, threw for 378 yards and three touchdowns in Oregon’s win over Boise State, while Arch Manning (QB2, BB2) went 20 of 27 for 305 yards with four touchdowns and an interception as Texas rolled Texas State. It’s September, so this race is just getting started, but both looked like the versions we saw at points last season — and if it continues, we’ll be having this conversation for the next seven months.

    But they’re not alone. Two other QBs cracked Round 1.

    Ohio State’s Julian Sayin was already one of my first-round quarterbacks off the summer tape because of his patience, accuracy and ability to consistently keep the offense on schedule, and our preseason FRED model — which measures how closely a quarterback’s college profile resembles historical future first-round picks — only strengthened that case. USC’s Jayden Maiava was another quarterback the model liked, and he’s where the tape and the numbers really start to line up, with the arm talent, mobility and aggressiveness to create big plays and a production profile that already looks a lot like what we’ve historically seen from future first-rounders.

    But this class isn’t just about the quarterbacks. There’s depth along the offensive line and at wide receiver, with Jordan Seaton and Jeremiah Smith leading the way. Defensively, the class looks just as deep, particularly along the defensive line, at edge rusher and in the secondary.

    One last thing, and this is important: The draft order was determined using the reverse Super Bowl odds at DraftKings Sportsbook. The Jets have three first-round picks: their own, the Cowboys’ from the Quinnen Williams trade and the Colts’ from the Sauce Gardner trade. The Cowboys have the Packers’ selection from the Micah Parsons trade.

    OK, let’s get to it!

    NFL MOCK DRAFT
    Round 1
    Round 1 – Pick 1
    player headshot
    OREGON • SR • 6’3″ / 220 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Miami

    PROSPECT RNK

    11th

    POSITION RNK

    3rd

    PAYDS

    378

    RUYDS

    -5

    INTS

    0

    TDS

    3

    Moore would have been the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft had he not decided to return to Oregon. He’s No. 1 on my preseason big board, and my QB1 and that hasn’t changed a week into the college football season. The bigger question is whether the Dolphins will be in the market for a QB or if Malik Willis is the long-term answer.
    Round 1 – Pick 2
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    OHIO STATE • JR • 6’4″ / 222 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Arizona

    PROSPECT RNK

    2nd

    POSITION RNK

    1st

    REC

    8

    REYDS

    151

    YDS/REC

    18.9

    TDS

    2

    Smith is better than Marvin Harrison Jr. coming out of Ohio State. And if the rest of the 2026 season goes like 2024 and 2025, the comps to Julio Jones, Megatron and/or Terrell Owens will intensify. Obviously, the Cards could be in the QB business here unless Carson Beck pulls a Tyler Shough in 2026.
    Round 1 – Pick 3
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    TEXAS • SR • 6’4″ / 222 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Cleveland

    PROSPECT RNK

    1st

    POSITION RNK

    1st

    PAYDS

    305

    RUYDS

    6

    INTS

    1

    TDS

    4

    Arch finished the 2025 season strong after a sluggish start. He picked up where he left off in the ’26 opener vs. Texas State. If we see more of that version of Manning, we’ll spend much of the next seven months debating who is QB1.
    Round 1 – Pick 4
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    TEXAS • JR • 6’3″ / 246 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Las Vegas

    PROSPECT RNK

    6th

    POSITION RNK

    2nd

    TACKLES

    0

    SACKS

    0

    FF

    0

    INTS

    0

    Do you want Will Anderson Jr. or Patrick Surtain II here? That was the choice for me — either Simmons, who is an elite, game-changing pass rusher, or Leonard Moore, who is as close to a shutdown corner as you’ll find in today’s game. The Raiders have spent a lot of resources trying to fix the secondary, so I’m leaning toward Simmons here. But it’s close.
    Round 1 – Pick 5
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    NOTRE DAME • JR • 6’2″ / 197 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    N.Y. Jets

    PROSPECT RNK

    3rd

    POSITION RNK

    1st

    QB was an obvious consideration here, but a) the Jets have TWO more first-round picks in 2026, b) I think we see a bounce-back season from Geno Smith, and c) Leonard Moore might be the best pure football player in the class not named Jeremiah Smith.
    Round 1 – Pick 6
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    OLE MISS • JR • 6’3″ / 315 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Tennessee

    PROSPECT RNK

    15th

    POSITION RNK

    3rd

    Tennessee has some young pieces on the edge in Oladejo and Faulk, and there’s always the possibility that Jermaine Johnson II is part of the longer-term plan. Echoles gives them something different inside — a disruptive, powerful presence who can bolster the middle of the defense and take some pressure off the guys around him.
    Round 1 – Pick 7
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    SOUTH CAROLINA • JR • 6’5″ / 250 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    New Orleans

    PROSPECT RNK

    4th

    POSITION RNK

    1st

    The Saints have to get younger off the edge. Chase Young isn’t a long-term answer, this is Cam Jordan’s swan song, and Stewart gives them the type of explosive, high-upside pass rusher that can contribute right away.
    Round 1 – Pick 8
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    TEXAS • JR • 6’3″ / 204 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    N.Y. Giants

    PROSPECT RNK

    10th

    POSITION RNK

    2nd

    REC

    3

    REYDS

    70

    YDS/REC

    23.3

    TDS

    2

    The easiest way to explain this: Coleman can be Tee Higgins to Malik Nabers’ Ja’Marr Chase. He has the size and high-point ability to win outside, and pairing him with Nabers would give Jaxson Dart two very big problems for defenses to solve.
    Round 1 – Pick 9
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    LSU • JR • 6’7″ / 242 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Carolina

    PROSPECT RNK

    62nd

    POSITION RNK

    4th

    REC

    4

    REYDS

    58

    YDS/REC

    14.5

    TDS

    0

    Tommy Tremble is in the final year of his current deal, and if Bryce Young is the long-term answer, they’ll need to continue to surround him with playmakers.
    Round 1 – Pick 10
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    LSU • JR • 6’5″ / 311 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Washington

    PROSPECT RNK

    7th

    POSITION RNK

    2nd

    Laremy Tunsil will be 33 next season and he won’t play in 2026 because of a torn pectoral. Seaton, who transferred from Colorado to LSU, and has a chance to be OT1 in this class, will bookend 2025 first-rounder, RT Josh Conerly Jr.
       From Dallas Cowboys
    Round 1 – Pick 11
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    OHIO STATE • JR • 6’1″ / 214 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    N.Y. Jets

    PROSPECT RNK

    85th

    POSITION RNK

    7th

    PAYDS

    320

    RUYDS

    -9

    INTS

    0

    TDS

    4

    Sayin is patient, accurate and already plays the position with a level of efficiency that historically has been a very good sign for future first-round quarterbacks; the question in 2026 is whether he can keep doing it while showing more when things break down around him.
    Round 1 – Pick 12
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    INDIANA • JR • 6’4″ / 208 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Atlanta

    PROSPECT RNK

    12th

    POSITION RNK

    3rd

    REC

    4

    REYDS

    64

    YDS/REC

    16

    TDS

    2

    Woo boy, this team suddenly has a ton of needs. They’ve tried to rebuild the defense and injuries (Jalon Walker) and off-field issues (James Pearce) have conspired against them. And while QB is a glaring question, is QB4 in this class an obvious upgrade (the answer is probably no better than “maybe”)? Right tackle is on the to-do list as well, but for all the media love for Trevor Goosby, NFL teams have real concerns about him playing more consistently. If he shows that, he’ll have a chance to be a top-15 pick. Which is all to say that Charlie Becker feels like the safest bet here, especially with not much depth behind Drake London.
    Round 1 – Pick 13
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    OKLAHOMA • JR • 6’3″ / 315 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Tampa Bay

    PROSPECT RNK

    13th

    POSITION RNK

    1st

    “A high-motor defensive lineman with quick feet who can get off blocks early in the rep to be a consistent disruptive presence in the backfield” — sounds like a perfect fit in a Todd Bowles defense.
    Round 1 – Pick 14
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    USC • SR • 6’4″ / 230 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Pittsburgh

    PROSPECT RNK

    NA

    POSITION RNK

    NA

    PAYDS

    635

    RUYDS

    -11

    INTS

    0

    TDS

    6

    Aaron Rodgers is playing his last season. Will Howard is a former sixth-round pick who wasn’t drafted by Mike McCarthy. And while he did use a third-rounder on Drew Allar, that doesn’t mean the Steelers will be out of the franchise QB business if one falls in their laps next April.
    Round 1 – Pick 15
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    IOWA • SR • 6’5″ / 314 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    L.A. Chargers

    PROSPECT RNK

    35th

    POSITION RNK

    5th

    The Chargers are seemingly incapable of escaping the o-line injury bug. Lauck is one of the best tackles in the class, but like Kadyn Proctor, his immediate NFL future could be at guard depending on circumstances and need.
    Round 1 – Pick 16
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    FLORIDA • JR • 6’1″ / 225 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    San Francisco

    PROSPECT RNK

    20th

    POSITION RNK

    2nd

    RUYDS

    160

    YDS/ATT

    11.4

    REYDS

    0

    TDS

    3

    The 49ers zig when others expect them to zag when it comes to the draft. They could plan for life after Trent Williams here, or maybe add another receiver. Instead, they get the best back in the class in Jadan Baugh, who reminds me of in-his-prime Le’Veon Bell. That type of player in a Shanahan offense feels like a no-brainer.
    Round 1 – Pick 17
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    LSU • SR • 6’3″ / 216 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Minnesota

    PROSPECT RNK

    57th

    POSITION RNK

    4th

    Harrison Smith returning for another year is a fun story, but Benefield brings some Brian Flores-level physicality to the position along with deep-range coverage traits.
    Round 1 – Pick 18
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    MIAMI (FLA.) • JR • 6’4″ / 303 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Cincinnati

    PROSPECT RNK

    21st

    POSITION RNK

    4th

    It would be easy to just keep adding offensive weapons for Joe Burrow, but no matter how many names they add to the defense, it never feels like enough. So we’re going to continue focusing on that side of the ball; Scott plays with both power and savvy, has a non-stop motor and can win with a quick first step or by manhandling the offensive lineman in front of him into the QB’s lap. Guessing he’ll benefit from playing alongside Sexy Dexy.
    Round 1 – Pick 19
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    MINNESOTA • SR • 6’6″ / 325 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    N.Y. Jets

    PROSPECT RNK

    17th

    POSITION RNK

    2nd

    Johnson is one of the cleanest interior offensive linemen in the class — technically sound, balanced in pass protection and anchors well — and he’d give New York another young piece to go with Olu Fashanu and Armand Membou up front.
    Round 1 – Pick 20
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    TEXAS • SR • 6’7″ / 325 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Dallas

    PROSPECT RNK

    5th

    POSITION RNK

    1st

    Goosby is a high-end athlete, but he needs to be more technically sound and play with more consistency. In Dallas, he’ll have an opportunity to play immediately if the team continues to be down on RT Terence Steele.
    Round 1 – Pick 21
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    OREGON • SR • 6’3″ / 325 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Chicago

    PROSPECT RNK

    14th

    POSITION RNK

    2nd

    Washington is at his best attacking gaps, where his burst, strength, and motor let him disrupt plays before they develop. When he’s locked in, he looks like a true difference-maker who can overwhelm blockers with both quickness and power. The biggest question facing the Bears heading into the season is on defense, and Washington shores up the middle of the D-line.
    Round 1 – Pick 22
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    CLEMSON • JR • 6’2″ / 205 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    New England

    PROSPECT RNK

    8th

    POSITION RNK

    2nd

    Even if/when the Pats re-up Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis is in his ninth season, and the depth behind them includes two rookies — one a fifth-rounder and the other an undrafted free agent. Hampton is the most physical corner in the class and he’ll fit right into the New England DB room.
    Round 1 – Pick 23
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    OREGON • SR • 6’5″ / 255 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Kansas City

    PROSPECT RNK

    27th

    POSITION RNK

    1st

    REC

    4

    REYDS

    57

    YDS/REC

    14.3

    TDS

    1

    Right tackle was also a consideration here, but Johnson is a real value here, fills a need, and could be Mahomes’ security blanket while the Chiefs figure out how to get the most out of the WR room.
    Round 1 – Pick 24
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    GEORGIA • JR • 6’0″ / 195 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Jacksonville

    PROSPECT RNK

    52nd

    POSITION RNK

    3rd

    Antonio Johnson enters the season in the final year of his rookie deal, the other safety, Eric Murray, is in his 11th NFL season, and the depth consists of two second-year players who haven’t seen much of the field. Bolden is an athletic, rangy safety with elite closing speed, instincts, and is a consistently solid tackler in the open field.
    Round 1 – Pick 25
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    ALABAMA • JR • 6’0″ / 184 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Buffalo

    PROSPECT RNK

    30th

    POSITION RNK

    6th

    REC

    5

    REYDS

    130

    YDS/REC

    26

    TDS

    0

    Coleman-Williams needs a bounce-back season after a forgettable 2025. If he looks more like the freshman standout we saw in ’24 — when we all thought he’d battle Jeremiah Smith for WR1 — he’ll be in the Day 1 conversation.
    Round 1 – Pick 26
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    GEORGIA • JR • 6’0″ / 180 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Detroit

    PROSPECT RNK

    44th

    POSITION RNK

    6th

    The Lions moved on from Terrion Arnold and need to get younger at cornerback. Safety was also a consideration here, but if Detroit can get healthy at the position, they have two of the best in Branch and Joseph. Robinson is a former five-star with elite ball skills who can excel in both man and off-coverage.
    Round 1 – Pick 27
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    IOWA • SR • 6’3″ / 298 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Philadelphia

    PROSPECT RNK

    16th

    POSITION RNK

    1st

    Pieper plays guard but also has taken snaps at center during his college career. He’s a high-end athlete who would be a perfect fit in the Eagles’ wide-zone scheme.
    Round 1 – Pick 28
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    GEORGIA • JR • 6’3″ / 235 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Denver

    PROSPECT RNK

    NA

    POSITION RNK

    NA

    “Explosive” is the best way to describe Cole, who can create havoc from off-ball or rushing off the edge. He’s a stout point-of-attack run defender and also flashes fluid coverage skills, and would fit right into a Vance Joseph defense.
    Round 1 – Pick 29
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    STANFORD • SR • 6’7″ / 310 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Houston

    PROSPECT RNK

    39th

    POSITION RNK

    6th

    At 24, Prongos is an older prospect, but there’s also no squinting required to see what his ceiling looks like. He’s technically sound, anchors well vs. power, uses his hands as well as anyone in the class, and could step into an interior offensive line role early in his career if needed.
    Round 1 – Pick 30
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    OHIO STATE • SR • 6’6″ / 263 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Baltimore

    PROSPECT RNK

    68th

    POSITION RNK

    9th

    At 6-foot-6, 265 pounds, Jackson feels like a Ravens edge rusher. He’s a “get off the bus first” guy who flashes big-time ability, he just needs to put it all together to take the leap into Day 1.
    Round 1 – Pick 31
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    ALABAMA • SR • 6’4″ / 251 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Seattle

    PROSPECT RNK

    47th

    POSITION RNK

    6th

    Pierre doesn’t know that he’s only 244 pounds because he’s a twitched-up pass rusher who plays with elite leverage, explosive bull-rush ability, and the ability to make plays from the edge or off-ball. Put another way: he feels like the perfect weapon for Mike MacDonald.
       From Los Angeles Rams
    Round 1 – Pick 32
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    MIAMI (FLA.) • SR • 6’3″ / 300 LBS
    PROJECTED TEAM

    Cleveland

    PROSPECT RNK

    46th

    POSITION RNK

    6th

    Offensive line could also be a target here for the Bro
  • Dbacks News and Recap

    • Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes: Confirmed for season debut Tuesday

      Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo confirmed Monday that Burnes (elbow/shoulder) will return from the 60-day injured list to start Tuesday’s game versus the Royals in Kansas City, Alex D’Agostino of SI.com reports.

      Burnes will be making his season debut for the Diamondbacks, after his return from June 2025 Tommy John surgery was delayed when he sustained a teres major strain in June. The right-hander threw 17 pitches over two scoreless innings in his lone rehab start and then appeared in a bridge game last week to get further stretched out. Per MLB.com, Burnes tossed three innings and 43 pitches in the bridge game and then threw seven more pitches out of the bullpen, so he could be capped at around 60-to-70 pitches against Kansas City.

  • AZ Cardinals recap and news

    • Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love: Optimism for Week 1

      Coach Mike LaFleur said he’s “optimistic” Love (ankle) will be able to play Sunday against the Chargers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals‘ official site reports.

      Love was moving around at practice Monday, but LaFleur would only go as far as to say the rookie running back is “progressing” in his recovery from his mid-August ankle sprain. Even if he plays Week 1, Love is expected to cede plenty of carries and snaps to Tyler Allgeier. Love would be a risky fantasy start in redraft leagues, but he also has plenty of upside as the No. 3 overall pick with home run-hitting ability with the ball in his hands.

  • MLB Scores

    8TH
    R H E
    4 7 3
    5 4 0
    Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, California
    FINAL
    R H E
    Braves85-59
    0 2 0
    1 4 0
    Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
    • W: J. Luzardo  (14-5)
    • L: D. Fuentes  (5-2)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Mets66-78
    9 16 0
    Marlins72-73
    4 6 2
    loanDepot park, Miami, FL
    • W: J. Tong  (2-1)
    • L: E. Perez  (7-11)
    FINAL
    R H E
    4 9 0
    Orioles70-75
    6 9 0
    Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
    • W: T. Rogers  (10-9)
    • L: J. Cantillo  (9-9)
    • S: J. Walker  (1)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Angels54-90
    2 6 0
    Red Sox80-65
    5 9 0
    Fenway Park, Boston, MA
    • W: B. Bello  (6-7)
    • L: G. Rodriguez  (4-7)
    • S: G. Whitlock  (3)
    FINAL
    R H E
    5 10 1
    Royals64-81
    4 8 1
    Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
    • W: J. Martinez  (2-0)
    • L: C. Kimbrel  (1-4)
    • S: D. Santana  (3)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Cubs81-64
    3 6 0
    Brewers89-56
    4 6 0
    American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
    • W: A. Uribe  (5-2)
    • L: M. Boyd  (8-4)
    • S: T. Megill  (27)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Twins68-76
    4 8 1
    Tigers66-78
    5 8 0
    Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
    • W: T. Melton  (8-4)
    • L: J. Ryan  (6-9)
    • S: K. Jansen  (18)
    FINAL
    R H E
    2 5 0
    Padres76-68
    3 9 0
    Petco Park, San Diego, CA
    • W: N. Pivetta  (2-2)
    • L: J. Irvin  (2-9)
    • S: M. Miller  (34)
    FINAL
    R H E
    4 9 1
    Giants60-85
    5 10 0
    Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
    • W: J. Foley  (3-1)
    • L: G. Soriano  (6-4)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Reds69-75
    3 7 2
    Dodgers87-57
    6 3 0
    Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
    • W: E. Sheehan  (5-8)
    • L: B. Williamson  (3-4)
    • S: E. Phillips  (1)

  • Diamondbacks plate 5 in 10th, hold off Royals 5-4

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Arizona’s Lars Nootbaar had a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning then the Arizona Diamondbacks followed with four more runs and held on for a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals Monday.

    The Diamondbacks plated four two-out runs in the 10th, including two on a single by Geraldo Perdomo, one on a single by Gabriel Moreno and one on a single by Nolan Arenado.

    The Royals had the tying run at the plate with no outs in the bottom of the inning. Salvador Perez hit a bases-clearing double to draw the Royals to within 5-4, but the tying run was stranded at third.

    The win gave the Diamondbacks a one-game lead over San Diego for the third National League wild card spot, pending the outcome of the Padres’ game against the Washington Nationals later Monday.

    Justin Martinez (2-0) earned the win for the Diamondbacks while Dennis Santana earned his third save. Craig Kimbrell (1-4) took the loss.

    Neither starter factored in the decision. Arizona opener Derek Law pitched just two innings, while Kansas City’s Noah Cameron pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out seven.

    Since July 24, Cameron has allowed 11 runs in 59 2/3 innings (1.66 ERA) on 29 hits (0.77 WHIP) with 53 strikeouts.

    It took until the bottom of the fifth inning for a runner from either team to reach third base. John Rave stroked a one-out double and he moved to third on a single by Matthew Lugo. With two outs, Carter Jensen walked, loading the bases. But Bobby Witt Jr.’s drive to right-center was caught by Tim Tawa.

    The Diamondbacks and Royals will play the second game of a three-game series. Arizona hasn’t announced a starter, while RHP Michael Wacha (9-8, 3.36 ERA) will pitch for Kansas City.

    Copyright 2026 STATS LLC and Associated Press. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC and Associated Press is strictly prohibited.

    2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E
    0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 10 1

    64-81

    0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 8 1
    • W: J. Martinez (2-0)L: C. Kimbrel (1-4)S: D. Santana (3)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    G. Perdomo SS 4 1 1 1 .251
    K. Marte 2B 4 1 1 0 .251
    G. Moreno C 5 0 2 1 .301
    N. Arenado 3B 4 0 2 1 .235
    L. Gurriel DH 3 0 0 0 .203
    a- C. Carroll PH-DH 2 1 0 0 .240
    I. Vargas 1B 4 1 2 0 .253
    T. Tawa RF 3 0 1 0 .240
    b- L. Nootbaar PH-RF 0 0 0 1 .233
    J. Lawlar CF 3 0 0 0 .250
    c- A. Del Castillo PH 1 0 0 0 .198
    T. Troy CF 0 0 0 0 .220
    R. Waldschmidt LF 4 1 1 0 .266
    • a-struck out for Gurriel in the 9th
    • b-flied out for Tawa in the 10th
    • c-fouled out for Lawlar in the 10th
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    C. Jensen C 4 1 1 1 .230
    B. Witt SS 4 1 0 0 .283
    V. Pasquantino 1B 4 0 2 0 .242
    S. Perez DH 5 0 3 3 .230
    T. Tolbert PR 0 0 0 0 .304
    M. Massey 2B 5 0 0 0 .276
    N. Loftin 3B 5 0 0 0 .237
    J. Rave RF 3 0 1 0 .227
    M. Lugo LF 3 0 1 0 .286
    a- I. Collins PH-LF 1 1 0 0 .223
    K. Isbel CF 3 1 0 0 .224
    • a-struck out for Lugo in the 9th
    BATTING
    • SF – L. Nootbaar (2)
    • RBI – G. Perdomo (49), G. Moreno (70), N. Arenado (68), L. Nootbaar (29)
    • 2-Out RBI – G. Perdomo, G. Moreno, N. Arenado
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – C. Carroll
    BATTING
    • 2B – C. Jensen (29), S. Perez (23), J. Rave (6)
    • RBI – C. Jensen (68), S. Perez 3 (71)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – B. Witt 2 (2), M. Massey, N. Loftin 2 (2), I. Collins
    BASERUNNING
    • SB – J. Rave (5)
    FIELDING
    • DP – (Vargas)
    • E – T. Tawa (4)
    FIELDING
    • DP – 2 (Loftin-Massey-Pasquantino; Loftin)
    • E – J. Rave (2)
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    D. Law 2.0 1 0 0 0 1.35
    J. Cabrera 3.0 3 0 2 1 4.33
    T. Clarke 2.0 1 0 0 2 2.45
    B. Garcia 1.0 1 0 0 2 2.08
    J. Martinez(W, 2-0) 1.0 0 0 1 1 0.00
    G. Carrillo 0.1 2 3 1 1 4.15
    D. Santana(S, 3) 0.2 0 0 0 1 5.48
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    N. Cameron 6.0 3 0 2 7 3.93
    N. Pearson 2.0 0 0 0 3 2.08
    S. Cruz 1.0 2 0 0 1 4.19
    C. Kimbrel(L, 1-4) 1.0 5 4 1 1 4.53
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – D. Law 19-10, J. Cabrera 50-28, T. Clarke 28-19, B. Garcia 15-11, J. Martinez 20-10, G. Carrillo 18-9, D. Santana 11-6
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – D. Law 4-1, J. Cabrera 4-2, T. Clarke 1-1, B. Garcia 1-0, J. Martinez 2-0, G. Carrillo 0-1, D. Santana 0-1
    • Batters Faced – D. Law 6, J. Cabrera 14, T. Clarke 7, B. Garcia 4, J. Martinez 4, G. Carrillo 5, D. Santana 2
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – N. Cameron 99-66, N. Pearson 20-15, S. Cruz 17-13, C. Kimbrel 25-17
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – N. Cameron 6-3, N. Pearson 1-1, S. Cruz 2-0, C. Kimbrel 1-1
    • Batters Faced – N. Cameron 22, N. Pearson 6, S. Cruz 4, C. Kimbrel 9
  • Dbacks ref and Notes

    • Diamondbacks’ Kevin Ginkel: Shuts door for third save

      Ginkel struck out the side to earn the save Sunday against Houston.

      With Paul Sewald out of the picture in Arizona, Ginkel is in the mix as one of Arizona’s favorites for saves. The right-hander has been scored upon on just one occasion over his last nine outings, successfully converting each of his last three save opportunities. Through 59.2 innings, he has a 4.07 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 61:16 K:BB.

    • Diamondbacks’ Eduardo Rodriguez: Six strong innings in win No. 15

      Rodriguez (15-5) notched the win against the Astros on Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out six.

      American League MVP frontrunner Yordan Alvarez took Rodriguez deep in the first inning, but that was all Houston would muster in the scoring department against the hurler. The southpaw has regularly generated quality starts all year long, racking up 18 of them on the year over 29 outings. He’ll carry a strong 2.55 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 128:57 K:BB over 173 innings into his next scheduled appearance against Texas.

    • Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo: Not in concussion protocol

      Manager Torey Lovullo said after Sunday’s game against the Astros that Perdomo (head) is not in the concussion protocol, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

      A scary incident unfolded in the third inning Sunday, when a ball off the bat of teammate Ketel Marte struck Perdomo in the helmet as Perdomo was running the bases. It seems he avoided a concussion, and further, Lovullo indicated the shortstop will be in the lineup right away Monday in Kansas City without missing a start.

    • Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo: Struck by liner

      Perdomo was removed from Sunday’s game against the Astros after being struck in the head by a line drive, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

      After Perdomo started the top of the third inning with a single, teammate Ketel Marte hit a 93-mph liner that Perdomo was unable to avoid. The 26-year-old shortstop was called out for runner’s interference and was able to leave the field under his own power, but he was replaced defensively for the bottom half of the frame. Perdomo was diagnosed with a head contusion and will continue to be evaluated.

  • AZ Cardinals Notes and Recap

    • Cardinals’ Jacoby Brissett: Starting QB on depth chart

      Brissett is listed with the first-team offense on the Cardinals‘ unofficial depth chart.

      After Arizona released Kyler Murray in March, the team signed Gardner Minshew in free agency and then rounded out the QB room by drafting Carson Beck (ribs) in the third round of the 2026 Draft. Despite those notable additions, Brissett was expected to be the starter, and as a result he held a hold-in during the offseason program and at the starting training camp before agreeing to a revised contract with the team on July 26. Brissett made a cameo in preseason Week 1 versus the Raiders, completing all five of his passes for 44 yards and a touchdown strike to Marvin Harrison. Considering he’ll have TE Trey McBride, WRs Harrison and Michael Wilson and RBs Jeremiyah Love (ankle) and Tyler Allgeier at his disposal, Brissett very well may produce like he did during his 12-game starting stint to end last season. Whether that’ll be enough for Brissett to hold on to the No. 1 gig throughout the campaign is up in the air, especially with Beck waiting in the wings.

  • Ole Miss edges Louisville on Lucas Carneiro’s walk-off field goal

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Lucas Carneiro kicked a 48-yard field goal as time expired to give ninth-ranked Mississippi a 41-38 victory over No. 24 Louisville Cardinals on Sunday night in the Music City Kickoff.

    The week’s only game between ranked teams started sloppy only to turn into a second-half thriller that Ole Miss Rebels coach Pete Golding called a heavyweight fight.

    “Wow, what an unbelievable atmosphere,” Golding said. “I think that’s really good for college football.”

    Louisville coach Jeff Brohm agreed.

    “We go home 0-1 but a lot to learn,” Brohm said. “I think anybody who likes football likes to watch these games, so we played it. We had our chances, and we move forward.”

    Lincoln Kienholz, in his first career start after three seasons on Ohio State’s bench, tied it for Louisville at 38 with 1:28 left. The quarterback found Lawayne McCoy on the sideline for a 54-yard catch-and-run TD with 4:42 to go before his 7-yard TD run with 1:28 left.

    Trinidad Chambliss set up the winning field goal with an 18-yard pass on third-and-6. Chambliss finished with 351 yards passing with three touchdowns, and he also ran for a fourth score all after halftime.

    “I don’t know how many times he’s got to do it,” Golding said. “I mean that’s just who he is.”

    The Ole Miss quarterback would like to avoid some of his heroics.

    “I honestly hate these games,” Chambliss said. “I don’t know why we do this every time. We like close, one-score games, but yeah, we got the win. That’s all that matters.”

    Kewan Lacy ran for 61 yards on 17 carries with a 1-yard TD before being sidelined by an injured thigh. Golding said he didn’t think it was serious, though Lacy will be checked out by the

    Maybe it was a bit of opening night nerves or starting with a ranked, Power Four opponent. Both Ole Miss, who ended last season losing to Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals, and Louisville had issues in the first half.

    A shotgun snap went over Chambliss’ head on the opening series, and Louisville’s long snapper sent the ball flying over punter Niall Hayes’ head to set up a 1-yard TD run by Kewan Lacy. The Ole Miss running back ran for 61 yards on 17 carries before being sidelined by an injured thigh.

    Chambliss looked nothing like the Heisman candidate Ole Miss has been promoting at Times Square in New York City and the Sphere in Las Vegas early. He fumbled after picking up a first down on a fourth-down run. Stanquan Clark also picked off a Chambliss pass to Deuce Alexander in the second.

    The quarterback playing thanks to a Mississippi Supreme Court ruling put on a show in the second half.

    Chambliss found Alexander for not one, but a pair of 62-yard TD passes in the third quarter. He connected with Caleb Odom on a 35-yard TD early in the fourth, then Chambliss gave Ole Miss its biggest lead with a 5-yard TD run with 6:43 to go.

    Louisville: Brohm didn’t get a chance to ease his new starting quarterback with an easy opponent. Kienholz threw for 307 yards with two TD passes. He also led the Cardinals rushing for 69 yards.

    Ole Miss: The Rebels showed held Louisville running back Isaac Brown to 36 yards on 16 carries. Brown led the nation last season averaging 8.8 yards per carry.

    A tribute to the late singer and songwriter took place before the fourth quarter playing snippets of her hits from “Jolene” to “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.” Nissan Stadium’s lights dimmed with fans standing and many holding up their cell phone flashlights.

    With Ole Miss’ victory, the Southeastern Conference finished the opening week with each of its teams finishing in the win column. This was the SEC’s third season since the league expanded to 16 teams.

    Louisville hosts Villanova on Saturday.

    Ole Miss hosts Charlotte on Saturday.

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    Zack Cimini

    Contrarian with Chutzpah

    Louisville +6.5-105
    Point Spread
    Picked Sep 6 @ 1:10 pm, 0.5 unit on BetRivers
    WIN
    Louisville has so many changes with their roster, which can be unpredictable in a key game one. Yet, Ole Miss I believe does have some carry over love ATS from last year’s college football playoff run. We’ve also seen a pattern of the Sunday ranked game be favorable to the underdog. A season ago it was Notre Dame as an underdog to Miami, and the year prior it was USC against LSU. In hot conditions in Nashville take the points here on the Cardinal side.

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    Tom Fornelli
    Tom Fornelli#TrustTheProcess
    #2
    +284 (67%)
    Last 9 CFB
    Louisville +6.5-102
    Point Spread
    Picked Sep 4 @ 12:32 pm, 1 unit on DraftKings
    WIN
    Jeff Brohm has a knack for winning games against big opponents when he’s an underdog. Here he’s facing an Ole Miss team that’s getting a lot of credit for last year’s results despite losing a lot of key players and a big portion of its coaching staff.

    Tom’s Pick

    1 2 3 4 T
     24 Louisville 0-1 3 3 18 14 38
     9 Ole Miss 1-0 0 10 14 17 41
    307 PASS YDS 336
    162 RUSH YDS 152
    469 TOTAL YDS 488
    PASSING CP/ATT YDS TD INT
    L. Kienholz 18/29 307 2 0
    RUSHING ATT YDS TD LG
    L. Kienholz 14 69 1 41
    K. Brown 7 56 0 17
    I. Brown 16 36 0 9
    T. Richardson 1 30 1 30
    RECEIVING TAR REC YDS TD LG
    T. Richardson 6 4 83 1 62
    T. Hurry 7 4 67 0 27
    L. McCoy 5 2 62 1 54
    J. Skinner 6 3 55 0 25
    I. Brown 3 3 32 0 32
    K. Brown 1 1 5 0 5
    B. Foley 1 1 3 0 3
    PASSING CP/ATT YDS TD INT
    T. Chambliss 21/36 336 3 1
    RUSHING ATT YDS TD LG
    K. Lacy 17 61 1 10
    T. Chambliss 9 60 1 17
    M. Frazier 7 27 0 6
    J. Lindsey 7 25 0 9
    RECEIVING TAR REC YDS TD LG
    D. Alexander 7 5 159 2 62
    C. Odom 4 3 66 1 35
    H. Fields 7 5 47 0 19
    T. Ray 2 2 30 0 31
    K. Lacy 7 4 19 0 9
    L. Hasz 2 1 11 0 11
    J. Lindsey 1 1 4 0 4
    J. Cook II 1 0 0 0 0
    M. Smith 3 0 0 0 0
  • Notre Dame pulls away from Wisconsin for 41-13 win at Lambeau

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman knows Wisconsin Badgers coach Luke Fickell well enough to realize the Fighting Irish would face a bigger season-opening challenge than the recent results of these two teams suggested.

    Freeman’s team eventually responded.

    CJ Carr threw two touchdown passes, Aneyas Williams ran for 90 yards and two more scores and No. 4 Notre Dame pulled away in the second half to beat Wisconsin 41-13 on Sunday night at Lambeau Field. Notre Dame led just 13-10 at halftime before dominating the final two periods.

    “Human nature is maybe you look at somebody else’s record last year – and everybody has expectations on what you should be this year – to think this is how this game should go,” said Freeman, who played for Fickell at Ohio State and coached alongside him at Cincinnati. “I don’t know how they thought it would go, but I wanted to make sure at halftime they knew it was going to be a babble and going to be a struggle. I told them that all week. Sometimes you don’t believe it until you’re in it.”

    This was the first college football game at the home of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers since 2016, when Wisconsin upset a fifth-ranked LSU team 16-14. Wisconsin also hung around for a while in this one as a three-touchdown underdog as it attempts to bounce back from two straight losing seasons.

    Notre Dame’s first touchdown came on a 3-yard reception by Green Bay resident James Flanigan, whose father and grandfather (each named Jim Flanigan) both played for the Packers.

    “There’s three generations of Flanigans who have been on that field and made some plays,” Flanigan said. “That’s really special.”

    Carr went 19 of 29 for 239 yards. His other touchdown completion was a 28-yarder to Nolan James Jr. with 1:51 left.

    The Irish entered this season pledging to leave no doubt about their College Football Playoff worthiness after getting left out of the field last year despite winning their last 10 regular-season games by double-digit margins.

    But the Irish’s performance early on created plenty of doubt about how effectively they can run the ball without Heisman Trophy finalist Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, the only two running backs selected in the first round of this year’s NFL draft. Notre Dame rushed for 111 yards on 32 carries – including just 29 yards on 16 attempts in the first half.

    Notre Dame’s offense eventually got in gear. The Irish scored touchdowns on each of their three second-half possessions.

    “I don’t have a great explanation for the second half,” Fickell said. “I give them a lot of credit. We kind of held the energy and created a lot of momentum in the first half. In the second half, we could do none.”

    Williams’ 3-yard touchdown run capped a 70-yard drive to open the second half. Colorado transfer DJ McKinney then intercepted Colton Joseph’s pass and ran untouched for a 55-yard touchdown to make it 27-10.

    Gavin Lahm’s second field goal of the night cut Notre Dame’s lead to 27-13 near the end of the third, but Williams capped the Irish’s next drive with a 5-yard touchdown run and James completed the scoring in the closing minutes.

    “We prepared for a battle,” Carr said. “We got a battle in the first half. We were really excited, I think, coming out of the second half because Free talks about there’s nothing great that comes from something that’s easy. We knew it was going to be a struggle. It’s what we wanted, and (we) ended up finishing really strong.”

    Wisconsin: After adding 34 transfers, Wisconsin certainly looks better than it has the last couple of years. But the Badgers needed to play mistake-free football to have a shot at pulling the upset, and they instead had two turnovers that led to Notre Dame touchdowns.

    Notre Dame: The Irish’s defense could face some early adversity. The Irish lost preseason Associated Press All-America second-team safety Brauntae Johnson and defensive lineman Jason Onye to injuries during the game. Freeman had no update on either player after the game. Preseason AP All-America second-team linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa didn’t play as he continues to recover from a knee injury that ended his 2025 season early.

    One positive development for Notre Dame came from Purdue transfer Spencer Porath, who made field goals of 52 and 26 yards in his Irish debut. Last season, Notre Dame didn’t make a field goal after Oct. 11.

    Wisconsin: Hosts Western Illinois on Saturday.

    Notre Dame: Hosts Rice on Saturday.

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    The Undertaker

    Under 46.5-110
    Over / Under
    Picked Sep 6 @ 7:26 pm, 1 unit on FanDuel
    LOSS
    We have Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame in a neutral site Lambeau Field. Neutral site games in week one since 2021 have gone 16-6 to the under, including yesterday’s Auburn-Baylor game and last week’s Ireland game. Since 2024, it’s 9-2 to the under. The Badgers ended last year with 9 straight unders and did not score on good teams such as Ohio State or Iowa. And Notre Dame’s defense is just as good, if not better.

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    Micah Roberts
    Micah Roberts

    Former Vegas Bookmaker

    Under 46.5-110
    Over / Under
    Picked Sep 6 @ 4:01 pm, 1 unit on FanDuel
    LOSS
    Notre Dame and Wisconsin play at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, and I don’t think we’re going to see many points scored in the game. Wisconsin has a good defensive scheme, which has helped them keep it under in their last nine games. But they have a problem scoring on offense: they scored 0 points against Ohio State and Iowa and 7 points against Minnesota, Indiana, and Oregon. Notre Dame’s defense is not going to do the Wisconsin offense any favors. I see the score like 27-6, right around the number but under the total.

    Micah’s Pick

    1 2 3 4 T
     Wisconsin 0-1 3 7 3 0 13
     4 Notre Dame 1-0 10 3 14 14 41
    217 PASS YDS 239
    67 RUSH YDS 111
    284 TOTAL YDS 350
    PASSING CP/ATT YDS TD INT
    C. Joseph 19/30 217 1 1
    RUSHING ATT YDS TD LG
    A. Sama III 15 49 0 7
    D. Dupree 4 15 0 8
    C. Joseph 12 3 0 5
    RECEIVING TAR REC YDS TD LG
    M. Coleman 5 4 76 1 28
    T. Henry 7 4 42 0 17
    C. Brooks Jr. 6 3 38 0 17
    E. Hilton Jr. 4 3 31 0 20
    G. Stec 3 3 20 0 8
    D. Dupree 1 1 7 0 7
    J. Harris 2 1 3 0 3
    S. Rigby 1 0 0 0 0
    E. Bork 1 0 0 0 0
    PASSING CP/ATT YDS TD INT
    C. Carr 19/29 239 2 0
    RUSHING ATT YDS TD LG
    A. Williams 20 90 2 16
    N. James Jr. 7 19 0 7
    K. Young 3 8 0 3
    C. Carr 2 -6 0 2
    RECEIVING TAR REC YDS TD LG
    J. Faison 8 4 81 0 30
    N. James Jr. 4 4 67 1 28
    M. Gilbert 4 3 34 0 18
    C. Flanagan 2 2 13 0 8
    A. Williams 1 1 11 0 11
    K. Young 1 1 11 0 11
    J. Flanigan 3 2 10 1 7
    T. Washington 1 1 6 0 6
    J. Greathouse 1 1 6 0 6
    M. Graham 1 0 0 0 0
  • MLB Scores

     

    FINAL
    R H E
    Cubs81-62
    6 13 0
    Marlins71-72
    5 6 0
    loanDepot park, Miami, FL
    • W: R. Rolison  (8-1)
    • L: R. Gusto  (1-4)
    • S: R. Zeferjahn  (5)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Giants59-84
    9 10 1
    Mets64-78
    5 5 0
    Citi Field, Flushing, NY
    • W: A. Molina  (3-0)
    • L: Z. Thornton  (3-5)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Braves84-58
    2 5 0
    4 9 0
    Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
    • W: Z. Wheeler  (12-5)
    • L: M. Perez  (8-9)
    • S: J. Duran  (30)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Tigers65-77
    6 11 0
    0 3 1
    Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
    • W: F. Valdez  (9-10)
    • L: P. Messick  (11-9)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Angels54-88
    6 12 0
    Pirates70-73
    1 8 0
    PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
    • W: Y. Kikuchi  (1-5)
    • L: B. Ashcraft  (14-6)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Brewers88-55
    3 8 0
    Reds68-74
    5 12 1
    Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
    • W: T. Santillan  (3-4)
    • L: A. Ashby  (13-3)
    • S: E. Pagan  (21)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Red Sox78-65
    5 9 0
    Orioles69-74
    0 5 0
    Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
    • W: S. Gray  (17-4)
    • L: C. Bassitt  (6-5)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rays85-57
    6 10 1
    Rangers70-73
    3 6 0
    Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
    • W: T. Wells  (4-2)
    • L: J. Latz  (3-2)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Twins68-74
    6 8 0
    4 6 1
    Rate Field, Chicago, IL
    • W: T. Bradley  (11-6)
    • L: A. Kay  (9-8)
    • S: Y. Gomez  (21)
    FINAL
    R H E
    4 13 0
    Royals63-80
    3 7 2
    Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
    • W: M. Fluharty  (6-1)
    • L: C. Kimbrel  (1-3)
    • S: L. Varland  (33)
    FINAL
    R H E
    4 8 0
    Astros73-70
    3 9 0
    Daikin Park, Houston, TX
    • W: J. Loaisiga  (7-3)
    • L: B. King  (2-4)
    • S: B. Garcia  (5)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Yankees81-61
    5 9 1
    Padres74-68
    1 3 1
    Petco Park, San Diego, CA
    • W: C. Rodon  (5-3)
    • L: R. Ray  (11-8)
    FINAL
    R H E
    7 13 2
    Rockies55-87
    10 11 0
    Coors Field, Denver, CO
    • W: B. Bernardino  (4-3)
    • L: M. Liberatore  (5-14)
    • S: J. Romano  (15)
    FINAL
    R H E
    5 10 0
    Dodgers85-57
    6 7 0
    Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
    • W: A. Vesia  (2-1)
    • L: C. Beeter  (5-5)
    • S: T. Scott  (21)
    FINAL
    R H E
    6 9 0
    2 6 0
    T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
    • W: J. Springs  (4-13)
    • L: G. Kirby  (9-11)