The Beatline Blog
Game previews, instant postgame takeaways, and film-room analysis for every team — fresh every morning from our local experts.
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Twins 5, Yankees 4: Minnesota Edges New York in Tight Contest
The Minnesota Twins defeated the New York Yankees 5-4 on Sept. 16. The win keeps the Twins in the AL Central race while the Yankees remain second in the AL East.
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Oriols Beat Mets 7-1: Alonso Powers Baltimore to Sweep
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Mets 7-1 on Sept. 16, completing a sweep at Citi Field behind Pete Alonso’s solo home run.
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White Sox, Guardians Split Series; Both Claim AL Central Lead
Chicago beats Detroit 3-1 while Cleveland tops Chicago 6-3. Both teams finish 78-75 and tie for first in the AL Central.
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Islanders Beat Rangers 4-3 in Preseason Opener
The New York Islanders defeated the New York Rangers 4-3 in their preseason opener, led by Matias Maccelli’s three-point performance.
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Brewers Beat Pirates 5-4 to Clinch NL Central; Recap
Milwaukee Brewers beat Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 in dramatic fashion on Sept 16, clinching the NL Central title with a Yelich rally.
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Giants Beat Cardinals 6-5 in 10th; Gilbert Heroics Decide Thriller
Drew Gilbert’s 10th-inning homer lifts the San Francisco Giants to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on September 16, 2026.
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Reds Beat Dodgers 6-2, Delay NL West Title Clinch
Cincinnati Reds defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on Sept 16. Elly De La Cruz’s HR and Blake Snell’s early exit define the result.
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Winnipeg Jets Snap Skid with 3-1 Win Over Colorado Avalanche
The Winnipeg Jets improved to 1-1-0 with a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, led by Gabriel Vilardi and Josh Morrissey.
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Seattle Kraken Beat Calgary Flames 4-2 in Pacific Opener Recap
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Calgary Flames 4-2 on September 21, 2026. Jon-Randall Avon led Seattle with 3 points as the Kraken improve to 2-0-0.
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Panthers Beat Hurricanes 6-3 in Season Opener Recap
Florida Panthers defeated Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 in the season opener. Brady Tkachuk led Florida with 3 points as the defending champs dropped their debut.
