Aroldis Chapman’s bases‑loaded escape clinches a 3‑1 Red Sox win over the Yankees, highlighting his 2025 historic season and reshaping Boston's playoff odds.
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In a crucial September showdown, Tanner Bibee threw his inaugural career shutout, striking out 10 while allowing only two hits. The Guardians beat the White Sox 4-0, improving to 76‑71 and staying three games back for the AL wild card. Bibee’s gem marks the first Guardians shutout since 2019 and underscores Cleveland’s late‑season surge.

Argentina is already through to the 2026 World Cup, but their September qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador still carry weight. Their results influence who finishes seventh in South America and reaches the intercontinental playoffs. Six CONMEBOL teams have secured direct berths, leaving a single lifeline for the rest. The playoff path is short, brutal, and seeded by FIFA rankings.