Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update

### Game Recaps

**Phillies 2, Twins 1 (10 innings)**
Trea Turner won his second National League batting title with a .304 average, and Kyle Schwarber led the league with 56 home runs and 132 RBIs, as Nick Castellanos’ sacrifice fly in the 10th inning capped a 2-1 win for the Philadelphia Phillies over the Minnesota Twins([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/mlb/recap?gameId=401697326)). Cristopher Sánchez struck out eight and allowed just two hits over 5 1⁄3 innings in his final regular-season start, and Turner and Schwarber will have a few days off before the NL Division Series begins([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/mlb/recap?gameId=401697326)). The Twins finished 70-92, and Minnesota must assess manager Rocco Baldelli’s future after missing the postseason again([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/mlb/recap?gameId=401697326)).

**Padres 12, Diamondbacks 4**
Manny Machado jump-started San Diego’s offense with an RBI single in a five-run first inning and added his 27th home run leading off the third, powering the Padres to a 12-4 rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks and a three-game sweep to close the regular season at 90-72([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401697333)). Jackson Merrill contributed an RBI double and Xander Bogaerts a two-run double, while JP Sears worked 5 2⁄3 innings for the win. Arizona, now 80-82, fell nine wins shy of last season’s mark despite Geraldo Perdomo reaching 100 RBIs in his final at-bat([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401697333)).

### Season Conclusions

**Arizona Diamondbacks**
The D-backs wrapped up their campaign at 80-82, missing the playoffs for the third straight year. They finished on a five-game losing streak and were outscored 17–5 in their final two outings against San Diego. One bright spot was shortstop Geraldo Perdomo’s milestone 100 RBIs, achieved on a .290/.389/.462 slash line with a career-best 20 homers over 161 games. Manager Torey Lovullo expressed frustration over high preseason expectations, and owner Ken Kendrick voiced deep disappointment as the team heads into a critical offseason evaluation([azsnakepit.com](https://www.azsnakepit.com/d-backs-daily/85154/snake-bytes-9-29-thank-you-fans?utm_source=openai)).

**New York Mets**
The Mets were eliminated from postseason contention after falling 4-0 to the Miami Marlins and failing to reach 84 wins, despite the Cincinnati Reds’ loss opening a wild-card berth. Following the season’s end, star first baseman Pete Alonso announced he will opt out of the remainder of his contract, while closer Edwin Díaz remains undecided about his future. Team president David Stearns will address the media later today, and coaching-staff changes are expected⎯underscoring a significant offseason rebuild ahead for New York([amazinavenue.com](https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-morning-news/86254/mets-morning-news-reds-to-metsies-drop-dead)).

**Houston Astros**
Houston’s season concluded without a playoff berth, punctuated by key injuries (notably outfielder Jake Meyers landing on the injured list again) and uncertainty surrounding Framber Valdez’s impending free agency. Manager Joe Espada’s future remains in question, and GM Dana Brown is set to conduct a thorough organizational review. Across the AL West, the Seattle Mariners locked in a playoff spot, while the Rangers and Angels saw their campaigns end. The official postseason schedule has been released, and the Astros now turn their focus to offseason roster construction([crawfishboxes.com](https://www.crawfishboxes.com/houston-astros-news/70468/houston-astros-boil-september-29-2025)).

### Player Milestones & Retirements

- Shohei Ohtani broke the Dodgers’ single-season home run record and became the first player in MLB history to finish a season with 55 homers, surpassing his own mark from last year([amazinavenue.com](https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-morning-news/86254/mets-morning-news-reds-to-metsies-drop-dead)).
- Longtime Nationals broadcaster Bob Carpenter retired after 41 years of Major League announcing and 19 seasons behind the Washington mic([amazinavenue.com](https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-morning-news/86254/mets-morning-news-reds-to-metsies-drop-dead)).
- Veterans Michael A. Taylor and Garrett Cooper announced their retirements following lengthy careers, drawing standing ovations in their final games([amazinavenue.com](https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-morning-news/86254/mets-morning-news-reds-to-metsies-drop-dead)).

### Postseason Matchups

- The NL East champion Phillies (96-66) will host Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Saturday, with their schedule and opponent to be determined following the conclusion of the Wild Card round([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/mlb/recap?gameId=401697326)).
- The Padres, winners of consecutive 90-win seasons and 3-0 all-time in the Wild Card Series, head to Wrigley Field to face the Chicago Cubs in a best-of-three series starting Tuesday. RHP Nick Pivetta (13-5, 2.87 ERA) is expected to draw the Game 1 start for San Diego at noon ET on ABC([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401697333)).