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Wild Card Wednesday Takeaways: Astros' sweep adds to Twins' misery; Braves outlast Reds in 1-0 thriller
The Astros became the first team to advance, and the Braves and Reds set records for scoreless frames. What else happened on MLB's first day with eight postseason games?
Twins' torture: Breaking down their record 18-game postseason losing streak
Swept in the Wild Card Series by the Astros, Minnesota continued years of futility. Here's a game-by-game recap of how the Twins got here.
Houston Astros fans get to laugh at the haters for at least one day
Against baseball, karma sometimes doesn't stand a chance. The Astros, caught cheating in the offseason, swept the Twins on Wednesday. Their fans, and a few haters, had a lot to say about it.
Injured Clevinger, Lamet not on Padres roster
Padres injured starter Mike Clevinger might not pitch in the playoffs, sources told ESPN.
Brewers rookie righty Williams out for wild card
Brewers rookie right-hander Devin Williams has been left off the team's roster for its wild-card series against the Dodgers due to soreness in his throwing shoulder. Starter Brett Anderson is also not on the roster because of a recurring blister.
Sandoval on Braves' roster for wild-card series
Pablo Sandoval, who was released by the Giants a couple of weeks ago, is on the Braves' roster for the NL wild-card series against the Reds.
Sources: Clevinger still out; Padres concerned
Padres injured starter Mike Clevinger might not pitch in the playoffs, sources told ESPN.
Buxton not 100%, not in Twins' starting lineup
Byron Buxton is not in the Twins' starting lineup because he is not 100%.
A case for Fernando Tatis Jr. as the MLB Latino Face of the 2020s
We present the case for four superstars to be considered as the Latino Face of MLB in the 2020s, with our winner to be revealed Friday. Today we offer the Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., the Dominican shortstop who announced his arrival with flair.
MLB Playoffs Daily: Get ready for eight postseason games on one day!
With the National League side of the bracket starting up, every team in the 16-team field is in action. Here's what you need to know.
MLB Wild Card Tuesday Takeaways: Yankees blast Bieber; Astros extend Minnesota's misery
The MLB playoffs are underway! Here's what went down in each of Tuesday's four American League matchups.
Brewers turn to Suter for Game 1 vs. Dodgers
The Brewers, still scrambling after the sudden loss of ace Corbin Burnes to an oblique strain, will start left-hander Brent Suter in Game 1 of the team's wild-card series against the Dodgers on Wednesday night.
Calls overturned by video review down slightly
Video reviews overturned 42.4% of calls checked during the regular season, with the Red Sox the most successful team.
MLB Wild Card Tuesday Takeaways: Giolito flirts with history; Astros extend Twins' record playoff losing streak
The MLB playoffs are underway! Here's what's going down in each of Tuesday's four American League matchups.
Twins' torture: Breaking down their record 17-game (and counting) postseason losing streak
With a Wild Card Series-opening loss to the Astros, Minnesota continued years of futility. Here's a game-by-game recap of how the Twins got here.
MLB Wild Card Tuesday Takeaways: Giolito flirts with history, Astros extend Twins' record playoff losing streak
The MLB playoffs are underway! Here's what's going down in each of Tuesday's four American League matchups.
Will there be an upset? Can anyone beat L.A.? Jeff Passan weighs in
What's the most likely upset? Which players should you expect to remember from this October?
Cubs' Hendricks gets Game 1 start vs. Marlins
Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks will start Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, manager David Ross announced.
Tellez on, Roark off Jays' roster against Rays
First baseman Rowdy Tellez is on the Toronto Blue Jays' roster for their first-round playoff series against Tampa Bay after recovering from a strained right knee that had sidelined him since Sept. 8.
Appalachian League leads off contraction process
The Appalachian League has converted to a college summer circuit for rising freshmen and sophomores, with many teams from the Pioneer League and New York-Penn League also likely to become part of college summer leagues.