The Daily Whiff

Editions

September 2026

6 editions, one a day. Each opens as it was printed; the shade is the Drama Index of the night’s best game.

  1. 25FriNo. 1Guardians clinch a playoff spot, AL West tied with 3 to play
  2. 26SatNo. 2Guardians top Royals 12-9; AL West tied with 2 to play
  3. 27SunNo. 3Guardians clinch the AL Central; AL West tied with 1 to playSunday Slugfest
  4. 28MonNo. 4Astros clinch the AL West; Royals hold off Guardians 3-2
  5. 29TueNo. 5Wild Card Series preview
  6. 30WedNo. 6Braves down Phillies 5-3; White Sox get past Astros 6-3

Drama Index of the night’s best game

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  • ★★★★
  • ★★★★★
  • No game

On a day without an MLB final, the winter leagues’ Game of the Night sets the shade. Editions before Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 have none.

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