Jaxson Dart, Rays Clinch and Verlander’s Farewell

Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Tuesday across the NFL, Major League Baseball, WNBA, NBA and soccer, beginning with the worsening outlook for New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart following his knee injury against the Rams.

Chris Horwedel covers Dart’s MRI results and the possibility of season-ending surgery, along with major NFL injury and roster developments involving Packers tackle Zach Bako-Bewele, Colts receiver Alec Pierce and Darius Slayton.

In MLB, the Tampa Bay Rays clinch the American League East, while the Yankees secure a postseason spot without the division crown. The Dodgers close in on a first-round bye, Cleveland and the White Sox remain locked in the AL Central race, and Houston pulls level with Texas in the AL West. The Mets and Red Sox also make long-term managerial decisions involving Andy Green and Chad Tracy.

Detroit announces that Justin Verlander will make the final start of his career, bringing one of the greatest pitching careers of his generation to a close at Comerica Park.

The WNBA playoff picture becomes clearer as Minnesota clinches the number-one seed, while Caitlin Clark and Indiana remain alive in the race for first-round home court. Washington sets a franchise wins record and Las Vegas extends its winning streak.

The episode also covers Doc Rivers retiring from coaching, Mikel Arteta’s reported Arsenal contract extension, Borussia Mönchengladbach hiring Alexander Blessin and NYCFC adding former MLS Defender of the Year Matt Miazga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.