Michael Conforto slugs three-run homer in loss

Phillips walked four batters in the ballgame while striking out a pair. The Cubs put plenty of traffic on the basepaths against him in his four innings, but weren’t able to get a key hit to plate any of those runners. He got 11 swings and misses on 73 offerings on the day, registering a CSW of 30 percent. Phillips finishes the season with a solid 3.34 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a 101/56 K/BB ratio over 126 2/3 innings of work in his 37 appearances (20 starts).

The 25-year-old isn’t expected to catch again this season, but he will be able to function as a bench bat for the Dodgers over the final weekend of the regular season and into the playoffs. Rushing has been shelved since September 5 due to discomfort in his throwing elbow.

The 24-year-old right-hander told reporters that his back is finally in a better spot after battling discomfort for the past month. He believes that he could be ready to return to the club’s bullpen for the NLDS.

The cycle continues. The 31-year-old righty has pitched well in four appearances with the Braves this season, going 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and an 11/6 K/BB ratio across 11 innings of work. He’ll add a fresh arm to the team’s bullpen for the final four days of the regular season.

Nothing has changed in the prognosis for Waldrep, who is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, this was done merely as a procedural move to free up a spot on the Braves’ 40-man roster for Elieser Hernandez on Thursday. Waldrep is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2027 season while recovering.

Once again, the 36-year-old right-hander rejoins the Orioles’ bullpen after being designated for assignment and re-signing with the O’s on a minor league contract. Suárez has made 27 appearances with the O’s this season, registering a 4.12 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and a 41/20 K/BB ratio across 59 innings of work.

Gibson delivered a brilliant effort in his final start of the season on Wednesday, blanking the Blue Jays for 6 2/3 innings in the second game of their doubleheader. Since he wasn’t going to pitch again this season though, the O’s decided to swap him out for an extra bullpen arm in Albert Suarez.

Nothing has changed in the prognosis for Bradish, who has been shelved since mid-September due to a sports hernia injury. This was merely done as a procedural move to clear a spot on the Orioles’ 40-man roster for the return of Albert Suarez on Thursday.

The Astros needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for Jorge Barrosa on Thursday and Alexander wound up as the odd man out. The 33-year-old hurler posted a cringe-inducing 9.33 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 18 1/3 innings with the Astros this season.

With Daulton Varsho (wrist) heading to the injured list on Thursday, Barrosa will return to add depth to the Astros’ outfield. The 25-year-old has hit .199/.288/.340 with two homers and 12 RBI in 169 plate appearances between the Astros and Diamondbacks on the season.