Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart finished a strong preseason by throwing his third touchdown pass in as many games. The first-round draft pick completed 32 of 47 passes for 372 yards and three TDs with no interceptions in his three preseason appearances. Despite a minor fumble in the final game, Dart's performance has generated significant optimism for the Giants' future.

In the final weeks of the MLB season, some contenders face an easier path than others. The Yankees, Cubs, and Padres have the league's most favorable remaining schedules, with many games against non-contenders. Conversely, the Reds, Red Sox, and Phillies face an uphill battle, as their schedules are loaded with matchups against top-tier teams.

The stage is set for a tense and dramatic night in Buenos Aires, where River Plate will aim to break through a familiar obstacle: Club Libertad's veteran goalkeeper, Martín Silva. After a goalless first leg where Silva was a one-man wall, the Argentine giants must find a way past him to secure a spot in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. River Plate enters the match in formidable form, unbeaten in their last seven games, but they face a Libertad side that has proven difficu