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WHO:
MLB.com - Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the ninth inning against the Dodgers.
MLB.com - Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner made a leaping, barehanded catch during a defensive play.
MLB.com - Guardians center fielder Angel Martínez hit two home runs off Max Scherzer in a game.
MLB.com - The Cleveland Guardians, the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs, the Texas Rangers, the New York Yankees, the New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies, the Kansas City Royals, the Boston Red Sox, and the Toronto Blue Jays are mentioned as teams in Major League Baseball.
MLB.com - José Ramírez, Mason Miller, Randy Vásquez, Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Cade Horton, and Fernando Valenzuela are specific players mentioned.
MLB.com - Stephen Vogt is the manager of the Guardians.
MLB.com - Skip Schumaker is the manager of the Rangers.
MLB.com - Aaron Boone is the manager of the Yankees.
WHAT:
MLB.com - The Cubs extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 6-4 victory over the Dodgers.
MLB.com - The Cubs scored 66 runs over their previous nine wins.
MLB.com - Swanson's ninth-inning homer was his sixth of the season and fifth in his last 12 games.
MLB.com - Martínez's first home run was a two-run shot in the first inning, and his second was a two-run homer in the third inning, marking his first career multi-homer game.
MLB.com - The Cubs achieved a 10-game winning streak, the longest since an 11-game streak in 2016, after defeating the Dodgers 6-4.
MLB.com - The Guardians have a playoff odds increase of +23.5% (from 15.2% to 38.7%).
MLB.com - The Padres have a playoff odds increase of +19.9% (from 27.0% to 46.9%).
MLB.com - The Cubs have a playoff odds increase of +19.2% (from 54.0% to 73.2%).
MLB.com - The Rangers have a playoff odds increase of +15.9% (from 46.3% to 62.2%).
MLB.com - The Yankees have a playoff odds increase of +14.3% (from 78.8% to 93.1%).
MLB.com - The Mets have a playoff odds decrease of -37.2% (from 80.4% to 43.2%).
MLB.com - The Phillies have a playoff odds decrease of -32.0% (from 68.9% to 36.9%).
MLB.com - The Royals have a playoff odds decrease of -28.1% (from 44.8% to 16.7%).
MLB.com - The Red Sox have a playoff odds decrease of -27.7% (from 60.7% to 33.0%).
MLB.com - The Blue Jays have a playoff odds decrease of -16.7% (from 52.8% to 36.1%).
MLB.com - Jazz Chisholm Jr. drove in four runs and scored three times in a game, leading the Yankees to a 12-4 victory over the Houston Astros.
MLB.com - Chisholm hit a two-run single and a home run in the game.
MLB.com - The Cubs achieved a 10-game winning streak, the longest since an 11-game streak in 2016.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game between the Yankees and Astros took place at Globe Life Field.
MLB.com - The game between the Guardians and Blue Jays took place at Rogers Centre.
MLB.com - The Cubs played against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The Cubs' 10-game winning streak is the longest since an 11-game streak from July 31-August 12, 2016.
MLB.com - The Guardians played the Blue Jays in a game that resulted in an 8-6 win.
MLB.com - The Cubs' 10-game winning streak is noted as occurring in April.
WHY:
MLB.com - Martínez's success is attributed to his offseason work on hitting fastballs left-handed, improving his contact point and load timing.
MLB.com - The Guardians' success is attributed to the performance of their rotation trio of Gavin Williams, Parker Messick, and Joey Cantillo, who have a combined 2.31 ERA with 99 strikeouts over 85 2/3 innings.
MLB.com - The Yankees' rotation leads MLB with a 2.59 ERA, contributing to their success.
HOW:
MLB.com - Cubs catcher Carson Kelly used the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System to overturn a call, resulting in an inning-ending strikeout against Shohei Ohtani.
MLB.com - Martínez fouled off seven consecutive pitches from Scherzer before hitting his second home run, showcasing his patience and approach at the plate.
MLB.com - Jazz Chisholm Jr. improved his batting performance by adjusting his stance and focusing on making good contact.
MLB.com - The Cubs utilized the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System to overturn a call during a game, resulting in a crucial inning-ending strikeout.
(UPDATED April 25, 2026 23:07 UTC)
In a thrilling game against the Dodgers, Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the ninth inning, helping the team secure a 6-4 victory and extend their winning streak to 10 games. This impressive streak marks the Cubs' longest since an 11-game run back in July and August of 2016, and during their last nine wins, they scored a remarkable 66 runs. Additionally, Cubs catcher Carson Kelly utilized the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System to successfully overturn a call, resulting in an inning-ending strikeout against superstar Shohei Ohtani.
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(UPDATED April 25, 2026 21:09 UTC)
In a standout performance, Guardians center fielder Angel Martínez hit two home runs off Max Scherzer, marking his first career multi-homer game with a two-run shot in the first inning and another two-run homer in the third. Meanwhile, the Cubs extended their winning streak to ten games after defeating the Dodgers 6-4, their longest stretch since an eleven-game streak in 2016. Martínez's impressive showing is credited to his offseason work on hitting fastballs left-handed, which has significantly improved his contact point and load timing.
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(UPDATED April 25, 2026 19:15 UTC)
In Major League Baseball, the Cleveland Guardians, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City Royals, Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays are making headlines, with the Guardians and Yankees seeing significant playoff odds increases. Jazz Chisholm Jr. shone for the Yankees, driving in four runs and scoring three times in their 12-4 victory over the Houston Astros, while the Cubs celebrated a remarkable 10-game winning streak, their longest since 2016. Meanwhile, the Guardians secured an 8-6 win against the Blue Jays, bolstered by a strong pitching rotation that has a combined ERA of 2.31.