In an unbelievable turnaround, the Cleveland Guardians have gone from being 15.5 games out of first place to a legitimate postseason contender. Fueled by a seven-game winning streak and a massive sweep of the division-leading Detroit Tigers, the team is now just 3.5 games back. This incredible run, highlighted by clutch performances from players like José Ramírez and Tanner Bibee, has given the city of Cleveland a new reason to believe in October baseball.

The Washington Commanders will be without rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels for their Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year has been ruled out with a knee injury, clearing the way for veteran Marcus Mariota to make his first start since the 2022 season.

After a legendary 18-year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, legendary pitcher Clayton Kershaw announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2025 season. The sure-fire Hall of Famer leaves the game with an impressive list of accolades, including two World Series titles, three Cy Young Awards, and the 2014 NL MVP. He also became the 20th pitcher in MLB history to reach 3,000 strikeouts this year.