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Williams Sisters Secure US Open Doubles Wild Card — 5dSerena and Venus Williams have been awarded wild cards to compete in the US Open doubles, reuniting for what is expected to be a high-profile run at Flushing Meadows. The legendary pair, aged 44 and 46, have claimed the US Open doubles titles twice and already showed they can compete with top talent in recent doubles play, rekindling excitement for a potential deep run this year.

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Pokémon Announces Wild Card Film and Disney+ DealEntertainment — 22hThe Pokémon Company announced Pokemon: Wild Card, a full-length animated feature based on the Trading Card Game, starring a TCG player and Mimikyu, with a worldwide release slated for 2027—the franchise’s first new film in seven years. The reveal came at the 2026 World Championships closing ceremony, accompanied by a teaser trailer and emphasis on the competitive TCG narrative, as celebrations marked the 30th anniversary.

Raj Patel Good catch. Hadn't noticed that angle.

Padres rally past Twins 7-5, stay in wild-card — Aug 22, 2026The San Diego Padres used a seventh‑inning rally to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5, keeping themselves in contention for a National League wild-card spot while Ty France provided key run support as he continues a standout season. France’s Player Weekend baguette-and-flag bat highlighted his production, part of a breakout year that includes 18 homers and a .293 average, complementing a Padres lineup led by stars like Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth.

Diamondbacks Set for Eight-Game Stretch Versus Cubs, Giants — Aug 21, 2026The Arizona Diamondbacks face an eight-games-in-seven-days stretch, juggling a homestand against the Reds and Cubs while trying to stay in the NL wild-card race amid Ketel Marte's knee injury and a recent rough patch. After a standout return by Jordan Lawlar and solid showings from pitchers like Michael Soroka, the club is aiming to regain momentum as the chase for the postseason intensifies with rivals including the Cubs leading the wild-card race.

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Diamondbacks begin four-city road trip as deadline nearsSports — Jul 23, 2026The Arizona Diamondbacks head into a pivotal four-city road stretch ahead of the MLB trade deadline, facing tight wild-card competition and a potential buyer’s move for the front office, while accumulating momentum from performances like Brandon Pfaadt’s return and the activation of Jose Ramírez. The trip, spanning St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Washington, and Cleveland, adds playoff urgency to the Diamondbacks’ schedule as they balance improvements, injuries, and strategic roster decisions, including Kohl Drake’s MLB debut and the ongoing contest for the third NL Wild Card spot.

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Phillies Cardinals Series Tests Wild-Card Push — Aug 10, 2026The Phillies and Cardinals meet in a pivotal three-game series at Busch Stadium with NL Wild Card implications, as Philadelphia seeks to extend momentum and shore up its bullpen while St. Louis hopes its rising offense can carry them. The series pits Andrew Painter against Hunter Dobbins, with park and weather factors likely boosting scoring as stars on both sides—Harper and Schwarber for the Phillies, and Walker and Burleson for the Cardinals—fuel the contest.

Braves Near NL East Clinch, Plans First-Round ByeSports — 17hThe Atlanta Braves enter September riding a seven-game winning streak and a five-game NL East lead, facing a brutal final-month schedule that includes seven division games with the Phillies and a race toward a possible first-round bye with a projected around 97-win finish. Across MLB, wild-card races tighten in both leagues as teams like the Cubs, Phillies, Guardians and others vie for the final spots while analysts project a dramatic stretch run to decide the postseason field.

Lombard Jr. Day-to-Day After Knee IncidentSports — 1dGeorge Lombard Jr., the Yankees’ 21-year-old rookie shortstop, exited Saturday’s game with right knee discomfort after a check swing, but evaluations found no structural damage and he remains day-to-day with inflammation in the patella. While not ruled out for the rest of the series or the season’s critical stretch, Boone and team officials caution that swelling and discomfort must clear before he can return, potentially affecting the Yankees’ lineup as they chase divisional and wild-card positioning.

Padres place Sheets, Rengifo on 10-day IL — 1dThe San Diego Padres placed Gavin Sheets on the 10-day injured list with a left foot sprain and Luis Rengifo on the 10-day IL with a right knee sprain, while recalling Sung-Mun Song and activating Samad Taylor to bolster the roster. The injuries come as San Diego competes for the final NL wild-card spot.

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Padres' Rengifo exits Rays game with knee sprain — 2dPadres infielder Luis Rengifo left Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Rays with a right knee sprain and was carted off for further evaluation, with plans to fly back to San Diego for imaging. The 29-year-old, who has contributed a .291 average in 38 games since joining San Diego, represents a notable loss for a club contending for a wild-card spot.

Yankees call up Brendan Beck, Fried to start — 3dThe New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox are in a pivotal four-game series, with a day-night doubleheader on Saturday that will feature Max Fried coming off the injured list to start one game and Carlos Rodón starting the other as they bolster the rotation for a potential postseason matchup. The series is shaping the AL wild-card race and offering a preview of how both teams’ rotations and health will influence late-season outcomes.

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Sosa's pinch-hit grand slam lifts Phillies over Angels — 2dEdmundo Sosa delivered a pinch-hit go-ahead grand slam in the ninth to lift the Phillies to a 5-3 win over the Angels, in a dramatic rally that followed Meckler's near-homer robbery and capped Philadelphia’s second ninth-inning comeback in a week. The feat made Sosa one of the Phillies’ few players to hit a pinch-hit, go-ahead grand slam in the ninth, as the team narrowed the wild-card race and extended their NL East lead in the standings.

Yankees Lead AL Wild Card Race Over Red Sox — 5dCody Bellinger has established himself as a premier defender for the Yankees, leading in Defensive Runs Saved and other metrics while delivering clutch plays such as a go-ahead, center-field fence hit against the Astros. He also ended a lengthy homer drought with a three-run shot after returning from the injured list, contributing to a season where he remains a central figure in New York’s playoff push.

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Williams-Alcaraz to Play US Open Mixed Doubles — Aug 21, 2026Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will form a blockbuster mixed doubles team at the US Open after receiving a wild card, marking Williams’ return to the tournament since 2022. Alcaraz is also set to defend his singles title after a wrist injury, boosting the event’s star power as the lineup grows with other top doubles and singles champions.

Elena Vasquez This matches what I've seen elsewhere too.

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Cubs Forge Franchise-Record 30 Unanswered Runs Across Three Games — 5dThe Chicago Cubs set a franchise record by scoring 30 consecutive unanswered runs over a three-game stretch against the Mariners and Diamondbacks, including a 19-2 win and a 7-0 shutout before a 5-4 comeback halted the streak. This surge surpassed the previous 29-run mark from 1969 and came as the Cubs held a strong position in the NL Wild Card race ahead of a three-game series with the Reds.

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Guardians beat Angels 4-2, reach .500 — Aug 24, 2026The Cleveland Guardians kept their postseason push alive with a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels, extending a five-game winning streak and closing in on the AL Central lead while staying in the mix for the third wild-card spot. Parker Messick earned his 10th win as Cleveland improved to 66-66, with Jo Adell contributing in the Angels’ lineup during the same game.

Dodgers announce starting lineup vs Pirates — Aug 21, 2026Multiple MLB series highlight the weekend, including the Dodgers hosting the Pirates with Yoshinobu Yamamoto slated to face Bubba Chandler and the Astros facing the Athletics as Houston chases the AL West lead. In the National League, the Rockies welcome the Guardians in a three-game set with the wild-card race intensifying, while Colorado aims to bounce back from a rough stretch and Cleveland contends for a postseason spot, with injury reports and probable starters outlined for both matchups.

Diamondbacks rout Reds 9-0 as Lawlar shines — Aug 22, 2026The Arizona Diamondbacks rolled to a 9-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds as Jordan Lawlar hit a two-run homer and drove in a career-best three RBIs, part of a multi-hit effort that highlighted a dominant offensive showing. Eduardo Rodríguez pitched effectively to improve his season coverage in a game the D-backs built a 6-0 lead early, with four stolen bases and Arizona remaining in the NL wild-card race.

Mariners walk off Cubs in 10th — Aug 22, 2026Leo Rivas delivered a walk-off single in the 10th inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs, capping a drama-filled opener at T-Mobile Park highlighted by Cal Raleigh’s early three-run homer and Alex Bregman’s later two homers for the Cubs. The result keeps Seattle four games behind Houston in the AL West, while the Cubs extend their NL wild-card lead as Emerson Hancock steadied after a rough first inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Bregman provided key moments on both sides.

On X · @RedSoxBoston Red Sox “STORY TIME” Video of Trevor Story’s Walk-OffOfficial Red Sox highlight of Trevor Story’s 10th-inning walk-off single draws overwhelmingly positive, celebratory reactions from fans and media, with only mild residual skepticism.2,232 likes · 14m

Williams Sisters Reunite for Cincinnati Open Doubles — Aug 17, 2026Serena and Venus Williams reunited for a Cincinnati Open doubles appearance, marking their first teaming since the 2022 US Open and their return as wild-card entrants in a long-awaited comeback. They pushed Kostyuk and Stearns to a decisive tiebreak but ultimately lost in the first round, capping the high-stakes reunion with a dramatic finish.

MLB Playoff Race Heats Up Across Leagues — Aug 15, 2026MLB’s postseason picture is tightening as several teams jockey for the final wild-card spots across both leagues, with decisive late-season matchups and a clarified playoff format fueling the push for October. Contenders like the Orioles, Tigers, Twins, Blue Jays, Mariners, and Rays compete for remaining slots, while standout performances and near-record home-run milestones from players such as Joshua Baez, Yordan Álvarez, Matt Olson, Kyle Schwarber, and Junior Caminero add extra drama to the stretch drive.

D-backs, Dodgers in Tight Playoff Race — Aug 7, 2026The Arizona Diamondbacks have kept winning with limited help from their top hitters, as Corbin Carroll insists his underlying numbers show better timing at the plate, helping fuel a late-season push toward the NL Wild Card. In Los Angeles, the Dodgers, despite adding Tarik Skubal at the deadline, have hit a rough patch, setting up a high-stakes showdown with Arizona that features mixed defensive metrics and a race to the postseason.

Arenado's grand slam powers D-backs 9-0 rout — Aug 11, 2026Nolan Arenado's first-inning grand slam propelled the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-0 win over the Colorado Rockies, highlighting Michael Soroka's scoreless return and Zack Littell's strong relief debut. The victory moved Arizona to eight games over .500 and solidified its position in the NL wild-card race as the team pours it on during a late-season surge.

Padres Sweep Marlins to Boost Wild-Card Bid — Jul 23, 2026Chris Sale struck out 11 over six innings as the Atlanta Braves rallied to a 6-5 win over the San Diego Padres, with Dominic Smith, Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies and Drake Baldwin all homering for the Braves to complete the series victory. The win improved Atlanta to 60-42 and was notable for a BravesVision broadcast moment predicting Sale’s 11th strikeout that came true.

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