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  • Konnor Griffin SS | PIT

    Pirates' Konnor Griffin: Homers in finale

    Griffin went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Tigers.

    Griffin opened the scoring with a leadoff blast before adding an RBI single in the fourth inning. The 20-year-old posted middling numbers in September in his return from injury, hitting .264 with eight extra-base hits, eight RBI, eight runs scored and three stolen bases over 21 games. While his first stint in the majors didn't exactly live up to the hype, Griffin slashed a respectable .272/.324/.404 with six homers, 33 RBI, 43 runs scored and 23 steals across 339 plate appearances and still remains one of the game's top dynasty assets.

  • River Ryan SP | DET

    Tigers' River Ryan: Chased early in loss

    Ryan (0-1) took the loss against the Pirates on Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 1.1 innings.

    Ryan allowed a leadoff homer and struggled overall, throwing just 21 of 39 pitches for strikes with four whiffs. The 28-year-old yielded two earned runs over 4.1 innings in a two-start stint with the Tigers and posted a 4.39 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 47:9 K:BB across 41 Triple-A frames this season. He was a prized asset in the Tarik Skubal trade with the Dodgers and should factor into the Tigers' rotation plans in 2027.

  • Reds' Brandon Williamson: Hit hard in fifth loss

    Williamson (5-5) took the loss Sunday against Toronto, striking out three while allowing four runs on four hits and three walks in three innings.

    Williamson didn't end the year on a positive note, as he couldn't make it to the fourth inning despite tossing 76 pitches. The left-hander was part of the Reds' Opening Day rotation, but a shoulder injury cost him most of the season and derailed his campaign. After logging a career-worst 5.30 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 36:30 K:BB in 52.2 innings, he may have to battle for a roster spot again next spring.

  • Max Scherzer SP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Max Scherzer: Turns clock back in season finale

    Scherzer (4-9) notched the win Sunday against the Reds, striking out seven while allowing one run on six hits and one walk in seven innings.

    In what may have been his final major-league start, Scherzer put forth a vintage display Sunday. The future Hall of Famer worked seven innings for just the second time all year, generating an outstanding 19 whiffs and emptying the tank for a season-high 114 pitches on just three days' rest. Scherzer, 42, is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he'll decide over the winter if he's ready to hang up his cleats following a decorated 19-year big-league career. He appeared to be on his last legs in the first half, working to a 10.23 ERA and 1.73 WHIP over 22 innings before the All-Star break, but Scherzer did show signs of life with a 4.16 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 62.2 frames after the break.

  • Jared Jones SP | PIT

    Pirates' Jared Jones: Throws four scoreless in finale

    Jones did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Tigers, allowing one hit and no walks while striking out five over four scoreless innings.

    Jones was dominant, throwing 36 of 55 pitches for strikes with 10 whiffs while retiring the first six batters he faced. It was an exclamation point on an excellent September in which he went 3-0 with a 0.93 ERA and 40:4 K:BB over five outings. The 25-year-old enjoyed a strong bounceback campaign after undergoing elbow surgery in 2025, posting a 3.72 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 123:31 K:BB across 101.2 innings after making his season debut May 29.

  • Pirates' Mason Montgomery: Rebounds for 18th save

    Montgomery earned the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Tigers, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

    Montgomery was called on one night after blowing a save and closed the door on 14 pitches. It was a strong end to a stellar second half in which he went 17-for-18 in save chances with a 1.42 ERA over 32 appearances. Overall, the southpaw enjoyed a breakout campaign, posting a 2.88 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 105:26 K:BB across 68.2 innings while tallying nine holds and 18 saves.

  • Andy Pages CF | LAD

    Dodgers' Andy Pages: Caps off strong regular season

    Pages went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk Sunday in a 5-1 extra-inning over the Giants.

    Pages gave the Dodgers insurance with a three-run jack in the 10th inning. The outfielder certainly appears to have his timing at the plate following a monthlong stay on the injured list, going 6-for-18 with two homers, one double and five RBI in his last six games. He heads into the postseason after hitting .274 with 23 long balls, 85 RBI, 13 stolen bases and 75 runs scored over 511 at-bats in the regular season.

  • Josh Bell DH | MIN

    Twins' Josh Bell: Homer, three RBI in finale

    Bell went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rangers.

    Bell opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the first inning before adding a two-run shot in the third. It ends a solid campaign for the 34-year-old, who took a one-year deal with the Twins and led the team with 96 RBI, his highest total since 2019. Additionally, he slashed .255/.319/.419 with 21 homers, 78 runs scored and two steals across 631 plate appearances and may enter free agency despite having a mutual option for 2027.

  • Jack Dreyer RP | LAD

    Dodgers' Jack Dreyer: Fans two as opener

    Dreyer didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Giants, allowing one run on two hits and no walks in two innings. He struck out two.

    Auditioning for a spot on the Dodgers' playoff roster, Dreyer surrendered a run in the first inning Sunday as the opener. The left-hander was pretty reliable for Los Angeles in 2026, but it may depend upon how many pitchers Los Angeles carries into the National League Division Series as to whether or not he makes the cut. He ends the regular season with a 3.20 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 73:23 K:BB in 64.2 innings, collecting 11 holds plus two saves (five opportunities).

  • Ethan Pecko SP | HOU

    Astros' Ethan Pecko: Earns win in division clincher

    Pecko (2-0) earned the win Sunday over the A's, allowing just one hit and no walks over three scoreless innings. He struck out three.

    Pecko handled bulk duties Sunday after Peter Lambert went the first two innings. The rookie right-hander was sharp, holding the A's to a lone single across three scoreless frames as the Astros' cruised to a 9-0 victory to clinch the AL West title. Pecko was effective overall as a swingman for Houston after making his debut in August. He'll finish the regular season with a 3.93 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 23:14 K:BB over 34.1 innings.

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