Matt Olson

Updated Sep 2, 2026, 2:28 a.m. · 8 stories

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   MLB Rank 2026 in-season update: Ranking baseball's top 50 players

   We asked ESPN MLB experts for their updated top 50 to take stock of the best performances as the 2026 regular season begins to wind down.

   ESPN · Aug 13, 10:00 a.m. · Open story

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   Dodgers get Will Smith, Rushing, Wrobleski back from IL

   The Dodgers welcomed back starting catcher Will Smith, backup Dalton Rushing and pitcher Justin Wrobleski from the injured list Tuesday, bolstering their bench and bullpen for the final month of the season.

   ESPN · Sep 2, 12:44 a.m. · Open story

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   2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

   The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.

   ESPN · Sep 1, 10:22 p.m. · Open story

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   Memorable debuts for Morales, Simpson key Nationals' win

   Yohandy Morales had three hits, including a home run, and Jared Simpson threw three perfect innings to pick up the victory, and Washington Nationals, with their expanded roster of minor league call-ups, defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-5 on Tuesday night.

   ESPN · Sep 1, 8:52 p.m. · Open story

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   Umpire leaves M's-Red Sox after ball catches him under chin

   Plate umpire Will Little left the Mariners' win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night after a foul tip in the sixth inning caught him under the chin and knocked off his throat guard.

   ESPN · Sep 1, 8:31 p.m. · Open story

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   Mike Trout on 'needed' sale of Angels: It's a 'fresh start'

   Mike Trout said he was "excited" at the news of the Angels' sale to Stan Kroenke, pointing to the new owner's track record when it comes to his other teams.

   ESPN · Sep 1, 7:07 p.m. · Open story

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   Brewers add catcher Naylor, reliever Romero to active roster

   The Brewers added catcher Bo Naylor and reliever JoJo Romero, acquired in a pair of trade-deadline deals, to their active roster Tuesday.

   ESPN · Sep 1, 9:49 p.m. · Open story

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   Padres call up 20-year-old catching prospect Ethan Salas

   The Padres selected the contract of 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, making him the youngest active player in the major leagues.

   ESPN · Sep 1, 3:38 p.m. · Open story

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