The Yankees captain suffered another setback just days after returning from a lengthy injury, raising serious questions about his availability for the postseason.
With the Texas Rangers pushing toward the postseason, Langford turned a routine sacrifice fly into one of the wildest plays of their season Saturday night, hurdling Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk before scrambling back to touch home plate. Texas defeated Toronto 6-2 at Globe Life Field, a victory that moved the Rangers into sole possession of first place in the American League West with one week remaining in the regular season. And the decisive moment came with Langford literally leaping over an obstacle in the sixth inning. Langford was standing at third base when Evan Carter lifted a fly ball to center field. As the ball traveled toward Brett Bateman, Langford tagged and took off for home. Bateman's throw arrived slightly up the line, forcing Kirk to move into Langford's path. So Langford jumped.
The SNY analyst questioned Soto's hustle for a second consecutive game, although the Mets star later showed his health may not be preventing him from running hard
The Japanese player acknowledged that he most likely won't return to the mound this season. Physical discomfort has forced the Los Angeles team to prioritize his recovery, while the star will continue to contribute at the plate.
As autumn begins to creep into Southern California, every game feels like a ton of bricks. The Dodgers host the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium, and while a single game's score never tells the whole story in a 162-game marathon, this matchup comes with added context for both teams: one chasing the top spot in the National League, the other clinging to a wild-card berth that's slipping through their fingers