YANKEES WATCH: Volpe returns with a grand slam and five RBI.MARINERS WATCH: Rodríguez flips the game after deGrom exits.PIRATES WATCH: Jones throws seven one-hit innings in a road sweep.ASTROS WATCH: Smith homers in a third straight game.

Anthony Volpe Returns with a Grand Slam as Yankees Complete the Sweep

DatabaseBall Daily — September 11, 2026

MLB Daily Edition for September 11, 2026 Featuring Games from Yesterday September 10, 2026

Player of the Day

Anthony Volpe, New York Yankees

Volpe made his return to the Yankees impossible to ignore, going 3-for-4 with a grand slam and a career-high five RBI in a 10-3 victory over Colorado. Recalled to play second base while Jazz Chisholm Jr. recovers from a thumb injury, Volpe broke open the game with his slam during a six-run seventh inning. New York completed a three-game sweep, won for the eighth time in 11 games and moved within three games of Tampa Bay in the AL East. Game report.

Top Stories

  • Volpe announces his return: Three hits, a grand slam and five RBI power the Yankees’ sweep.
  • Seattle spoils deGrom’s gem: Julio Rodríguez’s three-run homer flips the game in the seventh.
  • Jones shuts down Chicago: Jared Jones throws seven one-hit innings as Pittsburgh completes a road sweep.
  • Cam Smith stays hot: His ninth-inning homer gives Houston a series win in Philadelphia.
  • Atlanta breaks through late: Ha-Seong Kim’s two-run single highlights a three-run eighth against Tampa Bay.
  • The Central tightens: Chicago’s sixth loss in eight games cuts its lead over Cleveland to 1 1/2 games.

Last Night’s Scoreboard

Braves 3, Rays 1 — Ha-Seong Kim’s two-run single breaks a scoreless tie in the eighth.

Astros 2, Phillies 1 — Cam Smith homers in the ninth to win the game and the series.

Mariners 4, Rangers 3 — Julio Rodríguez’s three-run homer completes a seventh-inning comeback.

Yankees 10, Rockies 3 — Anthony Volpe returns with a grand slam and five RBI.

Pirates 2, White Sox 0 — Jared Jones fires seven one-hit innings in Pittsburgh’s road sweep.

Final scores and game details: MLB roundup; individual reports are linked throughout this edition.

Game of the Day

Mariners 4, Rangers 3. Jacob deGrom retired the first 15 Seattle hitters and left after six scoreless, one-hit innings with 12 strikeouts. Texas carried a 3-0 lead into the seventh, but the game changed immediately against Jakob Junis. Dominic Canzone singled home the first run, Cal Raleigh followed with another hit and Rodríguez drove a first-pitch sinker over the left-field wall for a go-ahead three-run homer. Logan Gilbert’s 11-strikeout start held up as Seattle took two of three from its division rival. Game report.

Big Bats

  • Anthony Volpe, Yankees: Three hits, a grand slam and a career-high five RBI.
  • Julio Rodríguez, Mariners: A go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning.
  • Oneil Cruz, Pirates: Goes 3-for-4 with a solo homer and an RBI single.
  • Cam Smith, Astros: A ninth-inning homer in his third consecutive game.
  • Luis García Jr., Yankees: Reaches 30 homers for the first time with a two-run shot.
  • Spencer Jones, Yankees: Three hits and a two-run single during the six-run seventh.
  • Ha-Seong Kim, Braves: A two-run single supplies the decisive hit in Atlanta’s eighth-inning rally.

Performance reports: Volpe and García; Rodríguez; Cruz; Smith.

Dealing

  • Jared Jones, Pirates: Seven scoreless innings, one hit, two walks and eight strikeouts.
  • Jacob deGrom, Rangers: Six scoreless one-hit innings with no walks and 12 strikeouts.
  • Logan Gilbert, Mariners: Seven innings, three runs, three hits and 11 strikeouts.
  • Zack Wheeler, Phillies: Seven innings, one run, five hits and nine strikeouts.
  • Cristian Javier, Astros: Six innings, one run and three hits.
  • Bryan Abreu, Astros: Strikes out the side in a perfect eighth inning.
  • Luke Weaver and Mason Montgomery, Pirates: Complete Pittsburgh’s two-hit shutout.

Pitching sources: Jones; deGrom and Gilbert; Wheeler and Javier.

Who’s Hot

  • Yankees: Eight wins in 11 games and a three-game sweep of Colorado.
  • Pirates: Five straight series victories and above .500 for the first time since July 29.
  • Cam Smith: Homers in all three games of Houston’s series in Philadelphia.
  • Mariners: Take two of three from Texas with consecutive one-run victories.
  • Anthony Volpe: Returns from Triple-A with three hits and five RBI.

Who’s Not

  • White Sox: Six losses in eight games and a division lead reduced to 1 1/2 games.
  • Rockies: Ten losses in 13 games after being swept in New York.
  • Rangers: Lose two of three in Seattle and fall three games behind Houston.
  • Phillies: Drop two of three at home to Houston before a critical series in Atlanta.
  • Rays’ offense: Held scoreless for eight innings and limited to a single pinch-hit homer.

Team Trends

  • Yankees: Finish a sweep and move within three games of Tampa Bay in the AL East.
  • Pirates: Complete their first road sweep of the season and pull within 4 1/2 games of the final Wild Card.
  • Astros: Win two of three in Philadelphia and expand the AL West lead to three games.
  • Mariners: Take the series from Texas but remain six games behind Houston.
  • Braves: Avoid a sweep and restore a four-game NL East lead over Philadelphia.
  • White Sox: Lose an entire home series without holding a lead in the AL Central race.

Standings Watch

The Yankees lead the American League Wild Card field by 4 1/2 games over Boston, with Cleveland holding the third berth. Toronto is one game behind Cleveland, while Texas has fallen two games back. Tampa Bay’s AL East lead over New York is three games, Chicago leads Cleveland by 1 1/2 in the AL Central, and Houston’s AL West margin over Texas is three. In the National League, Philadelphia and Chicago hold the first two Wild Cards. San Diego leads Arizona by half a game for the final berth, with Pittsburgh 4 1/2 games behind. Atlanta’s NL East lead is four games, Milwaukee leads the NL Central by 10, and Los Angeles owns an 11-game NL West advantage. MLB standings; records are presented through September 10.

Injury & Transactions Report

  • Jazz Chisholm Jr.: Landed on the injured list with a strained right thumb, prompting New York to recall Anthony Volpe. Yankees report.
  • Braxton Ashcraft: Pittsburgh placed the All-Star right-hander on the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort. Pirates report.
  • Antwone Kelly: Recalled from Triple-A to take Ashcraft’s roster spot.
  • Shohei Ohtani: Begins a 15-day injured-list stay to rest his left knee and right biceps.
  • Max Fried: Worked on a limited pitch count in his third start back from injury, allowing one run with seven strikeouts over three and one-third innings.

Today’s Games

  • Pirates at Cubs — 2:20 p.m. ET — Wilber Dotel vs. Shota Imanaga
  • Rockies at Tigers — 6:40 p.m. ET — Mason Adams vs. Framber Valdez
  • Angels at Nationals — 6:45 p.m. ET — Yusei Kikuchi vs. Cade Cavalli
  • Mets at Yankees — 7:05 p.m. ET — Nolan McLean vs. Carlos Rodón
  • Orioles at Blue Jays — 7:07 p.m. ET — Chris Bassitt vs. Max Scherzer
  • Astros at Rays — 7:10 p.m. ET — Miguel Ullola vs. Drew Rasmussen
  • Dodgers at Marlins — 7:10 p.m. ET — TBD vs. Ryan Gusto
  • Royals at Red Sox — 7:10 p.m. ET — Seth Lugo vs. Sonny Gray
  • Phillies at Braves — 7:15 p.m. ET — Aaron Nola vs. Chris Sale
  • Reds at Brewers — 7:45 p.m. ET — Andrew Abbott vs. Dustin May
  • Guardians at Twins — 8:10 p.m. ET — Parker Messick vs. Taj Bradley
  • White Sox at Cardinals — 8:15 p.m. ET — Anthony Kay vs. Matthew Liberatore
  • Mariners at Athletics — 9:40 p.m. ET — George Kirby vs. Jeffrey Springs
  • Rangers at Diamondbacks — 9:40 p.m. ET — TBD vs. TBD
  • Padres at Giants — 10:15 p.m. ET — Robbie Ray vs. Anthony Molina

All times Eastern. September 11 games are presented as a preview, without their results. Pitching listings are subject to change; the Dodgers, Rangers and Diamondbacks had not confirmed starters at publication time.

Schedule and probable pitchers: MLB’s September 11 listings.

Today’s Matchups to Watch

  • Phillies at Braves: Aaron Nola and Chris Sale open a crucial series with Atlanta leading the NL East by four games.
  • Mets at Yankees: Nolan McLean faces Carlos Rodón in the final Subway Series of the season.
  • Astros at Rays: The AL West leader visits the league-leading Rays with Drew Rasmussen on the mound.
  • Guardians at Twins: Parker Messick and Taj Bradley meet as Cleveland begins a key stretch in the AL Central race.
  • Royals at Red Sox: Seventeen-game winner Sonny Gray starts as Boston tries to protect the second Wild Card.
  • Padres at Giants: San Diego brings a four-game winning streak and a half-game Wild Card lead to San Francisco.

Stat of the Day

12 strikeouts against 18 batters. DeGrom retired the first 15 Mariners and allowed only an infield single over six scoreless innings, yet Seattle scored four times immediately after he left and won the game. Game report.

Quick Hitters

  • Volpe’s five RBI established a new career high.
  • Cam Smith had not homered since August 18 before going deep in all three games at Philadelphia.
  • Gilbert and deGrom combined for 23 strikeouts.
  • Pittsburgh climbed above .500 for the first time since July 29.
  • The Pirates completed their first road sweep of the season.
  • Raisel Iglesias recorded his 32nd save for Atlanta.
  • Two of Thursday’s five games were decided by one run.
  • Thursday’s five completed games produced 29 runs.

Yesterday at a Glance

  • Games completed: 5 of 5
  • Total runs: 29
  • Highest-scoring game: Yankees 10, Rockies 3 — 13 combined runs
  • Extra-inning games: None
  • One-run games: Two
  • Shutouts: One
  • Largest margin: Yankees 10, Rockies 3 — seven runs
  • Best power performance: Anthony Volpe — grand slam and five RBI
  • Best overall performance: Anthony Volpe — three hits and a career-high five RBI
  • Best pitching performance: Jared Jones — seven scoreless one-hit innings

Daily totals calculated from the final scoreboard. Performance selections are DatabaseBall editorial choices.