Red Sox manager Chad Tracy is facing criticism after his fifth-inning pitching change backfired against the Yankees. Rookie Payton Tolle had allowed one run before Tracy replaced him with Erik Miller, who surrendered a solo homer to Ben Rice. Boston’s 9-0 loss intensified questions about the decision.
Caleb Williams missed the Bears’ Monday night matchup with a hamstring injury, but he still shared the spotlight after Chicago’s 27-7 win over Philadelphia. Case Keenum earned the game ball after delivering 3 total touchdowns, while Williams’ joyful reaction quickly became a memorable moment.
Josue De Paula made the Dodgers’ NLDS roster after an impressive brief major league stint, giving Los Angeles a young left-handed bench bat with strong plate discipline for October.
The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a 27-7 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 3, exposing problems across the roster and coaching staff. While Quinyon Mitchell and Saquon Barkley delivered encouraging performances, several Eagles struggled badly. Here are 2 winners and 6 losers from Philadelphia’s disappointing Monday Night Football performance.