Philadelphia clinches the NL East with an extra-innings win over the Dodgers, widening their lead to 12.5 games over the Mets and locking in another division title vibe for fantasy managers. Expect bullpen depth and strategic rest to shape late-season wins and holds as the calendar turns.

Paul Skenes stands as the focal point beyond the standings—the Pirates’ ace has expanded to a seven-pitch mix, with a glow-up changeup that now stands as his top weapon. The piece also threads Heisman chatter, Brady’s flag-football cameo, and cross-sport headlines into a compact preview for fantasy and betting readers eyeing late-season value.