Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan delivered a strong performance to lead his team to a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The win completed a three-game sweep for the Dodgers.
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This week in Pitching · updated Sun Sep 20 2026
This week in pitching, teams are making critical adjustments for the postseason push. The Cubs face difficult decisions regarding their starting rotation as their playoff lead shrinks, with both the rotation and bullpen needing attention. Meanwhile, the Braves are shuffling their staff, moving Bryce Elder to the bullpen due to a lingering knee issue while Reynaldo López returns from the injured list to start. The White Sox showcased a successful bullpen strategy, using an opener and getting three perfect innings from Hagen Smith, who lowered his ERA to 0.56. Additionally, the Diamondbacks anticipate Corbin Burnes's return from Tommy John surgery for their series against the Royals.
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