Darryl Kile's 2002 heart attack jolted baseball, but his family is turning tragedy into prevention. Sierra Kile leads Playing with Heart with Merck and WomenHeart to educate about cardiovascular risk and early detection. Cardinals legends remember him as a clubhouse heartbeat; his jersey and DK57 patch stay in the dugout as a lasting memorial and inspiration for teammates and fans.

Ongoing involvement from Wainwright, La Russa, and others keeps Kile’s memory alive, linking sport and health. The campaign aims to save lives by widening awareness and encouraging conversations with doctors, turning grief into a real-world impact across MLB communities.

New York’s Mets face a decisive late-season sprint as a seven-game skid threatens their playoff hopes, even with Soto delivering MVP-like numbers. The AL Wild Card picture tightens with Seattle closing in on Houston, while the NL race features Mets, Giants, Reds and D-backs all within striking distance. Byes go to the Blue Jays and Tigers in the AL and Brewers and Phillies in the NL, but a final regular-season series tiebreaker will determine some crucial spots.

The stretch run promises volatility: a couple of wins can vault teams into clinching scenarios, while losses can flip a wildcard order overnight. Fantasy managers must monitor lineup shifts, bullpen usage, and park factors as teams jockey for a postseason berth in the two weeks ahead.

Jose Altuve exited Houston’s 6-2 win over Atlanta with right-foot discomfort, a cautious move by manager Joe Espada as the nine-time All-Star tests the issue.

Altuve, who leads Houston with 25 homers and has produced 70 RBIs while appearing in 144 games, sits at 2,378 career hits—second on the Astros’ franchise list behind Craig Biggio after passing Jeff Bagwell earlier this season. His status looms over Houston’s pursuit of the AL West crown, tied with Seattle.