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Rhys Hoskins hit two of the Phillies' four home runs on Saturday night to help Philadelphia get one win away from its first World Series since 2009.

The Yankees are on the brink of elimination after the still-unbeaten Astros dominated Game 3 to the tune of a 5-0 win.

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Facing Astros righty Cristian Javier, the Yankees will lead off with Anthony Rizzo, move Harrison Bader to No. 6, start Oswaldo Cabrera at shortstop, shift Giancarlo Stanton to left field and slide Matt Carpenter into the designated hitter role.

Houston and Philadelphia can each move within one win of a World Series berth. Here's what you need as the ALCS and NLCS continue.

Jean Segura made up for dropping a relay throw that cost the Phillies the lead with a clutch hit in the fourth inning that helped Philadelphia secure a Game 3 win.

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Fox and its related networks will televise next year's World Baseball Classic, obtaining U.S. English- and Spanish-language rights to the tournament.

The Rangers have hired veteran manager Bruce Bochy to a three-year deal to help after the team's 68-94 finish this season.

Guardians manager Terry Francona said he'll return for an 11th season after leading the majors' youngest team to a division title and the ALDS in 2022.

Cristian Javier, who started the Astros' no-hitter vs. the Yankees in June, will start Game 3 of the ALCS after Lance McCullers was pushed to Game 4.

John Schneider, who took over as interim manager of the Blue Jays when Charlie Montoyo was fired in July, has a 3-year deal with an option for 2026.

Joe Musgrove wanted to give the Padres a signature team celebration.

After making two errors on a single play, Astros starter Framber Valdez held things together to help Houston take a 2-0 lead in the ALCS against the Yankees.

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From improbable October heroics to unforgettable batting practice shows, the many feats of Yordan Alvarez never cease to amaze those who witness Houston's slugger most.

Justin Verlander struck out 11 batters -- setting a record for career postseason strikeouts -- and allowed only one earned run to lead the Astros to a win in Wednesday night's ALCS opener against the Yankees.

It was a must-see matchup for all but two members of the crowd ... their parents, who could barely watch.

Brandon Drury and Josh Bell, key in-season acquisitions by the Padres, combined for five hits and drove in five runs in Game 2 of the NLCS, keying a come-from-behind victory over the Phillies.