Athletics' Zack Gelof jogs around the bases after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) delivers to a Cincinnati Reds batter during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Baltimore Orioles Pete Alonso hits a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Baltimore Orioles' Pete Alonso gestures to fans before a baseball game against the New York Mets Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Baltimore Orioles' Pete Alonso, center, acknowledges the crowd after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

New York Mets' Juan Soto (22) walks back to the dugout after he was hit by a pitch by Washington Nationals pitcher Richard Lovelady during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Andy Green, right, responds to question during a news conference where he was introduced as the New York Mets new manager as President of Baseball Operations David Stearns, left, looks on before a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Hawkins)