Multiple four-hit games. Multiple stellar pitching performances. A recently surging team is struggling. A walk off in Texas. Friday’s MLB action provided all that and much more.

Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball:

D-backs Quiet Braves

They’re scrappy. They’re well-rounded. They win. And the Arizona Diamondbacks did just that against the Atlanta Braves.

Led by seven shutout innings from Brandon Pfaadt that saw the right-hander record seven strikeouts and surrender just two baserunners (two hits), Arizona got a 2-0 road victory. Juan Morillo and Brandyn Garcia each followed Pfaadt with a scoreless inning of relief.

As for their work with the bats, the D-backs got four hits from shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, with their two runs coming on an RBI ground out from catcher Gabriel Moreno in the top of the first inning and a solo home run from Tim Tawa in the ninth, which was his seventh long ball of the year.

Through 22 starts this season, Pfaadt has posted a 3.11 ERA, a 1.13 WHIP and a 135 ERA+ over 92 ⅔ innings pitched. Moreover, he has pitched seven shutout innings in three of his last four starts (he gave up one run that was unearned on Aug. 3) and hasn’t given up more than two runs in a start since being put back in the starting rotation in late-June.

While Perdomo, who led the National League with 7.1 wins above replacement in 2025, is having an underwhelming year at the plate, he has come to life over the last two weeks, boasting a .415 batting average over his last 13 games.

Arizona is tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the third NL wild-card seed at 65-58 and is one game back of the San Diego Padres for the second wild-card seed.

Dodgers Close It Out This Time

After giving up three runs to the Milwaukee Brewers in the top of the ninth on Thursday night, Edwin Díaz shut the door for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.

While he did walk two batters, Díaz, who entered Friday with an 11.57 ERA and four blown saves in seven attempts this season, pitched a scoreless ninth inning, helping the Dodgers get a 3-1 victory. Earlier, Dodgers star Yoshinobu Yamamoto logged nine strikeouts over six innings, surrendering just one run.

Los Angeles got its three runs on a first-inning RBI single from shortstop Mookie Betts and solo home runs from center fielder Andy Pages — who finished the night with a game-high three hits — in the fifth and second baseman Tommy Edman in the sixth.

Milwaukee (75-48) is one game ahead of Los Angeles (74-49) for the best record in the NL.

Jac Caglianone Is RAKING

Simply put: Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone is obliterating baseballs.

As part of a 7-6 road win over the Los Angeles Angels, Caglianone tallied three hits: a towering, two-run home run to right field in the top of the fifth, a two-run single in the third and an RBI single in the seventh. The budding Royals star is on a 12-game hitting streak, while posting six home runs, 21 RBIs and a .410/.419/.770 slash line over his last 15 games.

Through 114 games this season (443 plate appearances), Caglianone has totaled 22 home runs, 58 RBIs, a 131 OPS+ and three wins above replacement, while sporting a .273/.325/.495 slash line.

As for the rest of the Royals’ run production, second baseman Michael Massey hit a solo homer in the second, had an RBI single in the seventh and finished with three hits altogether.

Miguel Vargas Shows Out

The Chicago White Sox struck early and often against the Detroit Tigers, but Miguel Vargas was the star of the show.

The All-Star third baseman blasted two home runs and had a four-hit night for the White Sox, highlighted by three extra-base hits, in a 9-5 win. Elsewhere, Chicago had a five-run third inning which saw outfielder Tristan Peters hit a two-run home run, first baseman Munetaka Murakami launch a solo homer and right fielder Braden Montgomery bring home two runs on a triple.

Vargas, Montgomery and Peters each had three hits, with second baseman Chase Meidroth tallying two hits in an overall 14-hit night for Chicago.

Through 119 games (523 plate appearances), Vargas has totaled an American League-high 82 runs scored, 27 home runs, 71 RBIs, a 131 OPS+ and 3.4 wins above replacement, while sporting a .486 slugging percentage.

Jeff McNeil Leads The Way

Jeff McNeil happened.

As part of a convincing, 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers, McNeil had a four-hit night for the Athletics. Those hits came in the form of a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth, two doubles and a single. It marked the first four-hit game for McNeil since Aug. 15, 2022.

As for the rest of the game, the A’s drew first blood in the first inning on a three-run double from designated hitter Carlos Cortes, got a solo homer from right fielder Lawrence Butler in the seventh and an RBI force-out in the eighth.

Left-hander Gage Jump pitched 5 ⅓ innings for the Athletics, who then got a combined 3 ⅔ scoreless innings of relief from Luis Medina, Drew Romo, Elvis Alvarado and Hogan Harris.  

Boston Is Slumping

The Boston Red Sox won 27 of 30 games. After Friday night, they have now lost six of their last seven.

Regarding Boston’s latest loss, the Pittsburgh Pirates plated eight runs in an 8-4 win at PNC Park. Rafael Flores — who had a game-high three hits — started the party for the Pirates with a solo home run in the bottom of the second, with the first baseman then hitting an RBI single in the fourth in an inning where right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez ripped a two-run double.

After Boston struck for two runs in the top of the fifth, Pittsburgh second baseman Brandon Lowe hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the inning, giving the Pirates a 7-2 lead. 

As for the offensive standouts, Garcia has logged four home runs and 10 RBIs across just 14 games; Valdez has totaled 14 home runs and 41 RBIs, while boasting a .250/.366/.557 slash line over 54 games; Lowe leads the Pirates in home runs (26) and RBIs (77).

Right-hander Bubba Chandler surrendered three runs over five innings, with the Pirates then using five relievers to get through the game.

Over their last seven games, the Red Sox have averaged just 3.6 runs per contest. Boston (65-57) now trails the New York Yankees by three games for the No. 1 wild-card seed.

Clay Holmes Deals

Clay Holmes was one of three pitchers the Chicago Cubs acquired to beef up their starting rotation — David Peterson and Braxton Garrett being the other two — and the 33-year-old showed exactly why on Friday afternoon.

In what was his first start for the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Holmes mowed down the St. Louis Cardinals, surrendering no runs and just two baserunners (one hit and one walk) over 6 ⅔ innings pitched. Ryan Rolison, Ryan Zeferjahn and Jacob Webb then combined for 2 ⅓ scoreless innings of relief in a 3-0 Cubs win. In all, the Cardinals were held to three hits and two walks.

And those three runs came on a three-run blast from designated hitter Seiya Suzuki in the bottom of the sixth.

Back to Holmes, the right-hander recently returned from a fractured fibula, which kept him off the mound for roughly 10 weeks. Across 11 combined starts with the Cubs (two) and New York Mets (nine) this season, Holmes has recorded a 2.56 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP, a 160 ERA+ and two wins above replacement over 63 ⅓ innings pitched.

As for the one who hit the long ball, the three-run shot was Suzuki’s 21st home run of the season, with him having also totaled 73 RBIs and boasting a career-high four wins above replacement and .486 slugging percentage.

The Cubs (72-51) have won nine of their last 11 and are now just three games behind the Brewers for first place in the NL Central.

Kyle Freeland Gem

The San Francisco Giants began the day by learning they’ll host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game. They ended the day getting muzzled by Kyle Freeland.

The Colorado Rockies southpaw put together another potent start, surrendering just one run and five baserunners (four hits and one walk) over eight innings in a 5-2 win over their NL West rival. This comes just two weeks after Freeland, who has struggled to the tune of a 6.27 ERA this season, pitched a complete game against the Royals, giving up just one run.

Colorado’s five runs came on a fourth-inning RBI triple from Troy Johnston, a fifth-inning force-out, a two-run home run from Zac Veen — who has hit two home runs in his first two MLB games this season — in the sixth and a ninth-inning sacrifice fly.

The Rockies have won three consecutive games, while the Giants have lost seven of their last nine.

Orioles Hold Off Rays – Barely

The Baltimore Orioles were the end of the line for the Tampa Bay Rays’ nine-game winning streak.

Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson was electric from start to finish, hitting a two-run home run in the top of the eighth, legging out a double and tallying two singles. They also got a run on a second-inning sacrifice fly, a third-inning solo home run from center fielder Colton Cowser and a two-run single from Dylan Beavers in the seventh.

Now, the Rays made it interesting in the bottom of the ninth, with first baseman Jonathan Aranda hitting a two-run single and third baseman Junior Caminero bringing home a run on a ground out. Tampa Bay had the winning run on first base, but Cam Sanders was able to get the final out, securing a 6-5 Baltimore win.

Despite being 59-63, the Orioles are just one game behind the Tigers for the third AL wild-card seed. Meanwhile, the Rays still have the best record in the sport at 74-47.

Astros Walk Off Mariners

We wrap up the best of Friday’s action with the only walk-off hit of the night.

After the Seattle Mariners got two runners to touch home plate in the top of the 10th, the Houston Astros got even at 7-all with RBI singles from third baseman Isaac Paredes and center fielder Daulton Varsho. And the very next batter, first baseman Christian Walker, sent everybody home with a walk-off, three-run home run for a 10-7 Astros victory. Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz gave up all five runs in the inning.

As for how the Astros got their first five runs, designated hitter Yordan Álvarez — who leads MLB with a .626 slugging percentage and a 1.063 OPS and leads the AL with 36 home runs and 88 RBIs — hit a solo homer in the first, with Houston later putting together a four-run fifth inning. In the latter inning, right fielder Cam Smith hit an RBI triple, shortstop Jeremy Peña had an RBI single and Paredes had a two-run single.

Houston (63-60) has a three-game lead on the Texas Rangers for first place in the AL West and a six-game lead on the third-place Mariners (57-66), who are 3.5 games behind the Tigers for the third AL wild-card seed.

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Step aside, Trent McDuffie.

The Seattle Seahawks have signed cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a four-year, $132 million extension, that includes $101 million guaranteed, ESPN reported on Saturday morning. The $132 million in total money and $33 million average annual value are each NFL records for a cornerback.

The previous record for a cornerback in total money was McDuffie, who signed a four-year, $124 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams after being acquired from the Kansas City Chiefs in March. Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward held the previous record for average annual value at the position ($31.1 million).

Witherspoon, a Pro Bowler in each of his three seasons in the sport, totaled one interception, seven passes defended and 72 combined tackles across 12 regular-season games in 2025; he missed five games due to a knee injury. Witherspoon led NFL cornerbacks with an 89.9 overall grade and 10 total pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. He earned second-team All-Pro honors.

The fourth-year defensive back was part of a Seahawks’ defense that was first in the NFL in opponent points (17.2 per game), third in opponent rushing yards (91.9 per game), sixth in opponent total yards (285.6 per game) and 10th in opponent passing yards (193.9 per game) en route to Seattle winning Super Bowl LX.

The Seahawks selected Witherspoon, a 2022 All-American, with the No. 5 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Illinois.

As for other contractual matters across the league, fellow fourth-year cornerback and 2025 Pro Bowler Christian Gonzalez is in the midst of extension talks with the New England Patriots. Team owner Robert Kraft revealed in July that the team offered Gonzalez a contract that would be the richest in both Patriots history and for an NFL cornerback in league history.

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Earlier this month, a home-and-home series between the Indiana Hoosiers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish scheduled to take place from 2030-31 was called off, and Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is disappointed about that — but also used it as an opportunity to throw shade at the Fighting Irish.

“I’d like to play Notre Dame. They ought to come to our place twice, and we’ll go up there once, since they’re not in a conference,” Cignetti said in an interview on the Big Ten Network.

“It’d be a great in-state game. I guess there’s a backstory to that.”

Of course, Indiana is coming off winning the National Championship for the first time in program history in what was its second year under Cignetti. Over Cignetti’s two seasons in Bloomington (2024-25), the Hoosiers are a combined 27-2 overall and 17-1 in Big Ten play, making the College Football Playoff in both seasons.

Meanwhile, Notre Dame was edged out of the College Football Playoff last season after going 10-2. That said, as Cignetti noted, the Fighting Irish aren’t in a conference, as they’re an independent.

Now, while Indiana is indeed the defending College Football Playoff champion, it lost to Notre Dame in the first round of the 2024 College Football Playoff in a game played at South Bend, 27-17. The Hoosiers are also 5-24-1 in the all-time series, with the aforementioned playoff loss marking the two teams’ first matchup since 1991, with Indiana last beating Notre Dame in 1950 — the last time they met in Bloomington.

Indiana opens its 2026 season at home against the North Texas Mean Green on Sept. 5, with its Big Ten opener coming at home against the Northwestern Wildcats on Sept. 25. Notre Dame opens its 2026 campaign at home against the Wisconsin Badgers on Sept. 6.

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MARKHAM, Ontario — INDYCAR’s first visit to the Toronto suburb of Markham was delayed, as course workers needed more time to construct the track ahead of Sunday’s Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham (noon ET on FOX and FOX One).

Support series were scheduled to get on the 2.19-mile track at 9 a.m. ET Friday, and INDYCAR drivers were scheduled to get their first taste of the 12-turn track at 3 p.m.

Neither of those scheduled times was met, and after several delays, INDYCAR scrapped the entire day at 5:30 p.m. 

“Ensuring the safety of the drivers and the completion of the certification process of competing on a brand-new racetrack delayed all on-track activities today,” the track said in a statement.

Unfinished business in Markham as crews scrambled to get the track ready for Saturday.

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INDYCAR added a practice to the schedule for Saturday at 10 a.m., another practice at 2:30 p.m. (when qualifying was originally scheduled), followed by qualifying at 6:30 p.m.

“INDYCAR is incredibly disappointed that our promoter was not able to complete the track build on time, despite significant support from our team on site,” INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles said in a statement. 

“Ontario has always been a magnificent market for our sport and the number of spectators that attended today is a shining example of that. New events can always pose logistical challenges and we join in the frustration of our loyal fans and apologize.”

Drivers were hopeful to get on track on Friday but knew it was going to be a scramble.

“I wouldn’t say I’m nervous or anything like that,” Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin told me and other reporters on Friday morning. “I’m excited. It looks like an awesome layout.

“Once it’s done, it’s going to be wicked.”

It was apparent as teams loaded in on Thursday that there could be issues as a significant amount of wall and fencing remained and not enough personnel and equipment to finish quick enough for everything to be inspected and approved by the FIA representative. 

The track walk for teams was postponed until Friday morning. While significant progress was made overnight, persistent safety concerns of some walls and tire barriers remained. Additional tire packs were still needed for runoff areas and a few other places and the plan was to be able to install those overnight to be ready for Saturday.

That happened as scheduled and track activity began promptly at 8 a.m. with the NASCAR Canada Series drivers taking to the track.

INDYCAR drivers had their first practice session without any major incidents. The drivers complained about a lack of grip from the tires, something somewhat unusual considering the newly repaved surface. 

But overall, they were good with the course.

Tire barrier bundles line the course at Markham as INDYCAR prepares for Sunday’s race.

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The one area that was different than expected was the hairpin, which was supposed to be a curved wall. Instead, it was just a turn around a wall that ends with a few tire packs around it to make for a very tight turn.

“It’s going to be interesting in the race, especially Lap 1. It’s going to be a bit of a traffic jam,” Meyer Shank Racing driver Marcus Armstrong said during a post-practice news conference on Saturday. “Then even when you’re following people, like on out laps, I was following a couple of guys … [and] I saw two very different lines from both of them. Everyone has their own philosophy there.”

But back to the delay.

Drivers were itching Friday to get on the track. All the streets had been repaved, meaning there is only one type of asphalt for the entire course. Typically, street courses are a mix of asphalt used on the various roads that have been repaved at different times.

“It’s a bit of a pain that we make it all the way here and it’s not ready,” INDYCAR points leader Alex Palou told me and other reporters Friday morning. “Markham has done an incredible job with the investment, with the layout and everything.

Alex Palou noted that it was “a pain” that the course wasn’t completed for Friday practice.

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“But they need to complete the track. I’m excited [because] so far it looks incredible. The tarmac being brand new. That’s something we don’t have. We’ve never had it on a street course. There’s some overtaking spots. It’s super wide at some areas, narrow at some others.”

This is the first race at Markham after 40 years in Toronto at Exhibition Place. That area has been a challenge in recent years because of construction and then it was not available this summer because of the World Cup.

With those insurmountable hurdles, last year, Toronto race promoter Green Savoree made a five-year deal with the City of Markham, which is about 25 minutes from Toronto, to have the INDYCAR race.

“It is what it is,” Will Power noted about the delay in Markham.

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Track build woes and delays at new street courses are not unprecedented but certainly put a damper on the city’s debut.

“I guess they’re about a day behind, but it is what it is,” Andretti Global driver Will Power told me and other reporters. 

“It’s a very nice track. Very, very nice, probably the nicest street course we’re going to go to.”

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UFC 330 promises to be an exciting event, as Islam Makhachev looks to secure a record-breaking 17th win in a row. Standing in his way, and looking to claim the UFC Welterweight Championship in the process, is Ian Machado Garry.

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UFC 330 Odds: Islam Makhachev Favored for Historic Win

Islam Makhachev is widely expected to win for a 17th time in a row, by beating Ian Machado Garry tonight, but how are the sportsbooks pricing up the rest of this UFC 330 card?

Here are the Moneyline odds for each fight in Philadelphia this evening, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.

Main Card

• Welterweight Title Main Event: Islam Makhachev (-340) vs. Ian Machado Garry (+270)
• Strawweight Title Co-Main Event: Mackenzie Dern (-198) vs. Gillian Robertson (+164)
• Lightweight: Jalin Turner (-112) vs. Kauê Fernandes (-108)
• Middleweight: Mansur Abdul-Malik (-750) vs. Dustin Stoltzfus (+525)
• Lightweight: Esteban Ribovics (-750) vs. Edson Barboza (+525)

Preliminary Card

• Welterweight: Joel Álvarez (-305) vs. Chidi Njokuani (+245)
• Catchweight (130 lbs): Charles Johnson (-118) vs. Eduardo Henrique (-102)
• Middleweight: Donte Johnson (-325) vs. Eric McConico (+260)
• Middleweight: Tresean Gore (-118) vs. Vicente Luque (-102)
• Light Heavyweight: Lucas Fernando (-290) vs. Rafael Tobias (+235)
• Welterweight: Ramiz Brahimaj (-148) vs. Neil Magny (+124)
• Welterweight: Myktybek Orolbai (-1050) vs. Jeremiah Wells (+675)

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Rest of the UFC 330 Card in Full

Here is the UFC 330 fight in full, with more than just the main title fights to look forward to in Philadelphia this evening.

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Main Card

Welterweight – Islam Makhachev © vs. Ian Machado Garry

Women’s Strawweight – Mackenzie Dern © vs. Gillian Robertson

Lightweight – Jalin Turner vs. Kauê Fernandes 

Middleweight – Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Dustin Stoltzfus 

Lightweight – Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics 

Preliminary card (Paramount+)

Welterweight – Chidi Njokuani vs. Joel Álvarez 

Catchweight (130 lb) – Charles Johnson vs. Eduardo Henrique

Middleweight – Donte Johnson vs. Eric McConico 

Middleweight – Vicente Luque vs. Tresean Gore 

Early preliminary card (Paramount+)

Light Heavyweight – Rafael Tobias vs. Lucas Fernando 

Welterweight – Neil Magny vs. Ramiz Brahimaj 

Welterweight – Jeremiah Wells vs. Myktybek Orolbai

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Joshua Baez, have a day. Joshua Baez, have a debut! 

It didn’t take long for the St. Louis Cardinals’ rookie to endear himself to MLB’s audience. After getting called up from AAA for Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs, Baez delivered on the hype.

In the top of the first inning, on Baez’s first MLB at-bat, the first pitch he saw nonetheless, he blasted Matthew Boyd’s pitch 449 feet to dead center field for a two-run home run to put the Cardinals up 3-0.

Then, on his second at-bat, he displayed his ability to pull the ball, hitting a 389-foot shot to left field. The solo home run restored the Cardinals’ lead at 4-3.

But Baez wasn’t done there. In the top of the sixth inning, he finished off the trifecta, going opposite field for a 368-foot, two-run home run to right field. Baez brought home Alec Burleson for the second time with that sixth-inning shot. 

The Home Run Derby king Jordan Walker followed Baez with a home run of his own. Then Burleson hit a solo shot for St. Louis’ fifth home run of the game.

Not only did St. Louis rout NL central rival Chicago Cubs 8-4, but the Cardinals gained confirmation. 

They had developed Baez since drafting him 54th overall in 2021. Across 410 at bats in AAA in 2026, Baez has a .256 batting average, 34 home runs and 90 RBIs. He earned recognition as St. Louis’ third-ranked minor league prospect. Then, when he got his chance, he made the most of it. 

Baez also joined an exclusive group of prospects that got to mashing upon their MLB arrival.

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Jose Fernandez went deep twice in his MLB debut on March 31. Fernandez got promoted five games into the season after the Diamondbacks placed Pavin Smith on the injured list. That performance launched him to remain in the majors until the beginning of June. 

Chicago White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery hit a two-run walk-off home run to lift the White Sox 6-5 over the Atlanta Braves in his MLB debut. 

Cleveland Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter also slugged two home runs in his first regular-season game. DeLauter joined the Guardians during the American League Wild Card series in 2025. He then made the roster to start the 2026 season, and proved why immediately. 

 

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One need only be reminded of the fact that quarterback Sam Darnold just won the Super Bowl to understand that when it comes to the NFL, patience truly can be a virtue. 

Darnold was in his eighth NFL season and the Seattle Seahawks are the fifth team of his professional career, but the point is the same with second-year breakout candidates. It is so easy to get caught up in the excitement of the latest draft class and overlook other young players set to pop. 

With that, here are my picks for which 2025 draft picks I believe will take the biggest leaps in their sophomore season.

NFC EAST

Coming off a torn ACL, Revel didn’t see the field until Week 11 of his rookie season. Now that he’s fully healthy, I’m expecting big things from the long-armed 6-foot-2 corner. Revel is big, physical and aggressive. With he and 2026 rookie Caleb Downs leading the way, I believe the Cowboys will show massive improvement in their secondary this season, positioning the team for a postseason run. 

Given the downhill running game John Harbaugh prioritized in Baltimore, there probably wasn’t a player on the Giants’ roster more excited about the arrival of the longtime Ravens head coach. Skattebo flashed last year prior to sustaining a horrific lower leg injury that abruptly ended his rookie campaign after just eight games. He scored seven times, showing not only bruising running ability but also soft hands out of the backfield. He’ll be Harbaugh’s bell cow with a chance to at least double his production in 2026 — if he can stay healthy. 

Cam Skattebo could prove to be a perfect match with John Harbaugh’s offensive ethos. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

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Admittedly, listing Campbell here is pretty low-hanging fruit. He’s a former first-round pick who started 10 games as a rookie and is slated to play even more in Year 2 with his primary competition of a year ago — Nakobe Dean — now on the Raiders. But I don’t think Campbell is just going to start — I think he’s going to star. He is a remarkable athlete at 6-foot-3, 240 pounds, offering Vic Fangio all sorts of flexibility with how to use him. He has the size and burst to excel as a pass-rusher with the speed to chase down backs in the running game. His pass coverage was outstanding at Alabama and even better in his rookie season, when he ranked eighth among all NFL linebackers (with at least 200 snaps) in completion percentage allowed, per Pro Football Reference. Campbell is a blue-chip chess piece that has the talent to become one of the faces of a fierce Eagles defense. 

Scoring eight touchdowns and being named the NFL’s Rookie of the Week four times last season suggests that Croskey-Merritt has already arrived. His role should expand this year, however, with his vision and burst a nice fit for the wide zone concepts new offensive coordinator David Blough is implementing. I’m expecting a committee approach at running back, similar to what Blough used in Detroit. But I see Croskey-Merritt as the front-runner to lead the position. He runs with deceptive speed and power and is not afraid of traffic. 

NFC NORTH

I believe last year’s production (47 catches for 652 yards and two touchdowns) is only the tip of the iceberg for Burden. He caught at least three passes in each of the Bears’ final 10 games (regular season and playoffs) after snaring that many in just two of his first seven games. With veteran D.J. Moore now playing in Buffalo and Rome Odunze fighting through recurring foot pain, Burden is a good bet to become Caleb Williams’ most trusted wideout in 2026. 

One could argue that after hauling in six touchdown receptions as a rookie, TeSlaa already enjoyed his breakout campaign. With four of those scores coming in the final six games of the season, however, TeSlaa may only be warming up. He’ll need to score a lot more of them before opponents will start shifting their coverages toward him rather than Detroit’s more established playmakers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. Fantasy football enthusiasts should prepare for some possible TD regression, as few receivers were more efficient in the red zone than TeSlaa, who scored six times despite catching just 16 total passes. 

Golden is the third receiver from the NFC Central listed as a breakout candidate, and because he’s the fastest (and was the first of the trio selected in the NFL Draft), he will likely enter his second NFL season with the most hype. His talent and anticipated workload warrant it. Golden’s opportunities will jump with Romeo Doubs now playing in New England, and he boasts the run-after-catch ability and breakaway speed to quickly become Jordan Love’s favorite big-play target. 

Don’t be surprised if Matthew Golden emerges as a dangerous downfield target for the Packers. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

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Along with first-round guard Donovan Jackson, Price was one of the few impactful rookies for the Vikings in 2025 — which speaks to why the team hired a new general manager (Nolan Teasley) during the offseason. The former undrafted free agent from Texas Tech generated a whopping 1,777 all-purpose yards as the Vikings’ starting punt and kickoff returner, finishing third among all NFL players. Minnesota has several quality candidates pushing Price for the returner job — including 2025 third-round wideout Tai Felton and 2026 sixth-round running back Demond Claiborne. But the vision, elusiveness and burst Price demonstrated as a returner could also make him a dangerous target out of the slot, though he’d need to take real strides in this area after seeing just a few snaps at receiver as a rookie. 

NFC SOUTH

It’s worth noting the Falcons had only a five-man draft class in 2025, and four of those players — edge rusher Jalon Walker (ACL), edge rusher James Pearce Jr. (legal), defensive back Billy Bowman (Achilles) and offensive tackle Jack Nelson (waived) — are tracking to miss extended time this season. The lone exception is Xavier Watts, who led all NFL rookies with five interceptions last season, finishing fourth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting. So while he may, in fact, continue playing a starring role in 2026, his breakout was last year. 

Conversely, as an undrafted free agent who spent half of last season on the practice squad, Bryant isn’t a lock to even make Atlanta’s roster again. But the trash-talking 6-foot-1, 185-pounder punches above his weight class as a tackler, offers legitimate man-to-man cover skills and is a cerebral special teams performer, giving him a solid chance to build upon last year’s production (10 combined tackles, one pass breakup, one TD allowed) in seven games.

The NFL is the ultimate copycat league, so I expect we’ll see many teams utilize the three safety look that the Seahawks used so successfully in last year’s Super Bowl run. Ransom, the 122nd overall pick in 2025, moonlighted in this role as a rookie behind veterans Nick Scott and Trevon Moehrig. With Scott now 31 and never a consistent turnover producer, don’t be surprised if Ransom forces his way onto the field sooner rather than later. 

After recording 10 pass breakups over just five starts as a rookie, Riley appears ready to step into the huge vacuum left behind by departed standout Alontae Taylor. Riley is a quality athlete, but his instincts are what stood out most between his rookie season and six seasons in college. This experience has taught Riley above-average route anticipation and poise when the ball is in the air. He led all cornerbacks from the 2025 class with 15 career interceptions and I think he might top the Saints in this category this season. 

Quincy Riley had a productive first season, despite not playing much. He now has a great opportunity to carve out a bigger role. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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I am as excited as anyone about Rueben Bain Jr., but my enthusiasm for the Bucs’ building off of last year’s 37-sack performance doesn’t end with the club’s first-round pick in 2026. Walker missed all of his rookie season after suffering a torn ACL during training camp. He’s back healthy, and all reports suggest that his trademark twitch remains. Playing at a stumpy 6-foot-1, 263 pounds, he’ll be a bit of a pass-rush specialist this season, but I think he’ll prove to be an effective one with at least a handful of sacks. 

NFC WEST

Little went right for the Cardinals in 2025 and that included their prized first-round pick — Nolen — suffering through an injury-plagued rookie campaign that limited him to just six games. The burst and agility that warranted the No. 16 overall pick, however, was obvious. Now that he’s healthy following surgery to repair a torn meniscus, I expect Nolen to emerge as one of the NFC’s better young pass rushing defensive tackles.

Given that the Rams pulled off the biggest trade of the offseason by prying Myles Garrett away from Cleveland, suggesting another pass-rusher is about to break out for them should terrify opponents. Garrett’s mere presence will command extra attention, opening opportunities for his teammates. Stewart doesn’t need much assistance. His combination of quickness and compact strength make him a tough block. The former third-rounder likely won’t start this year, but I think Stewart will prove a quality sub option who might just double last year’s production (22 tackles, three sacks). 

The 49ers were as snakebitten by injuries as any team in the NFL last year, with Martin (as well as first-round pick Mykel Williams) among the many to miss significant time. Martin was placed on injured reserve midseason following a concussion, finishing with just 11 tackles after being selected No. 75 overall. The tape suggests he’ll be a future standout. Martin is an agile and highly aggressive downhill defender with plus closing speed and power. The 49ers brought back Dre Greenlaw, but only on a one-year deal. Don’t be surprised if Martin is starting (and starring) by December. 

Nick Martin’s rookie season was marred by injury, but he has all the tools to be a star for San Francisco. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

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A remarkable rookie class led by first-round left guard Grey Zabel and Defensive Rookie of the Year finalist Nick Emmanwori played a huge role in Seattle winning the Super Bowl. Mills recorded a sack in the title game but otherwise recorded just three other tackles on the season after missing most of his rookie campaign to rehab a torn ACL suffered in college. While playing time will be a challenge given Seattle’s talent up front, coach Mike Macdonald constantly rotates his defensive linemen. A healthy Mills would’ve been drafted a couple of rounds earlier than where Seattle stole him — in the fifth, at No. 142 overall. He should prove as much this year, with 30 tackles and five sacks being realistic goals. 

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Portland Timbers and Club Tijuana meet Thursday night in the 2026 Leagues Cup. The match kicks off at 10:30 p.m. ET from Providence Park in Portland, Oregon.

How to Watch Portland Timbers and Club Tijuana

• Date: Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026
• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• TV: FS1
• Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One
• Location: Providence Park, Portland, Oregon

What is at Stake for Portland and Club Tijuana?

This is the third and final Phase One match for both clubs. Portland enters 1-1 after its first two games, while Club Tijuana is 0-2. It will be the first meeting between the teams.

How Does Leagues Cup Phase One Work?

Each of the 36 participating clubs plays three matches against teams from the opposite league. The top four MLS clubs and top four Liga MX clubs in separate league tables advance to the quarterfinals. The top three tournament finishers qualify for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

The schedule is subject to change. Check back before kickoff for the latest viewing information.

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The 2026 MLB playoffs begin Tuesday, Sept. 29, and culminate with the World Series on FOX. Postseason coverage will air across NBC, FOX, FS1 and TBS, with streaming availability varying by round. Here is how to watch every stage of the 2026 MLB postseason.

How to Watch the 2026 MLB Playoffs

The 2026 MLB postseason television schedule is divided by round:

• Wild Card Series: NBC
• American League Division Series: TBS
• National League Division Series: FOX, FS1 and FOX One
• American League Championship Series: TBS
• National League Championship Series: FOX, FS1 and FOX One
• World Series: FOX and FOX One

Game times and specific FOX or FS1 assignments will be announced closer to the postseason.

How to Stream the 2026 MLB Playoffs

Fans can stream postseason games through services that carry the scheduled broadcast network. FOX and FS1 postseason coverage, including every World Series game, is available with FOX One. FOX games are also available on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App with an eligible TV provider login.

NBC postseason coverage is also available through Peacock. Availability for games on TBS depends on the viewer’s television or streaming package.

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When Do the 2026 MLB Playoffs Start?

The Wild Card Series begins Tuesday, Sept. 29. The Division Series begin Saturday, Oct. 3, followed by the League Championship Series beginning Sunday, Oct. 11. The World Series begins Friday, Oct. 23.

When Is the 2026 World Series?

Game 1 of the 2026 World Series is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23. If the best-of-seven series goes the distance, Game 7 is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31. Every World Series game will air on FOX and stream with FOX One.

How Does the MLB Playoff Format Work?

Twelve teams qualify for the postseason: six from the American League and six from the National League. The two highest-seeded division winners in each league receive first-round byes. The remaining teams play best-of-three Wild Card Series, with every game hosted by the higher seed.

The Division Series are best-of-five. The League Championship Series and World Series are best-of-seven.

2026 MLB Playoffs FAQs

What Channel Is the 2026 World Series On?

The entire 2026 World Series will air on FOX.

Are the 2026 MLB Playoffs on FOX One?

FOX and FS1 postseason games, including the NLDS, NLCS and World Series, are available with FOX One.

Are MLB Playoff Game Times Final?

No. MLB has released the tentative postseason dates and networks, but game times and matchups remain to be determined. The schedule is subject to change.

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