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The Chicago White Sox rallied past the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, clinching their first postseason berth since 2008 with a 4-3 win. Chicago is assured of no worse than a wild-card berth.

Twins slugger Josh Donaldson was ejected from Thursday's game against the White Sox for kicking dirt on home plate after crossing it following a sixth-inning home run.

The Dodgers' bullpen took a big hit Thursday, with left-hander Caleb Ferguson expected to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.

The Cardinals said Dakota Hudson left his start Thursday because of right elbow tightness.

The Chicago White Sox clinched their first postseason berth since 2008 on Thursday after rallying to beat the visiting Minnesota Twins. Chicago is assured of no worse than a wild-card berth.

With the Dodgers and White Sox clinching spots, we look at the teams hoping to join them in the playoffs and what the matchups would be if the season ended today.

The Padres-Mariners series originally scheduled for this weekend in Seattle has been moved to San Diego due to air-quality issues in Washington.

Tristan H. Cockcroft explores the waiver wire in search of three players to add to rosters.

With new faces such as the White Sox and Padres in the expanded playoff mix, the Fall Classic possibilities are nearly endless. Here are the showdowns we'd love (or hate).

Here's the schedule for every matchup of this unique October.

Jon Lester, who will be a free agent after this season, admitted that he had "a lot of emotions" Wednesday in what might have been his final start at Wrigley Field as a Cub.

With the Dodgers' playoff spot secured, we look at the teams hoping to join them and what the playoff matchups would be if the season ended today.

The Dodgers beat the Padres 7-5 on Wednesday to clinch their eighth consecutive postseason berth, the third-longest streak in MLB history.

The Mets' Jacob deGrom was pulled after only 40 pitches and one strikeout. He allowed three runs, pushing his ERA back over 2.00 at 2.09.

All-Star right fielder Aaron Judge was activated from the injured list on Wednesday, but LHP James Paxton was transferred to the 45-day IL, effectively ending his regular season.

The affected umpire, who wasn't identified, was not on the field when the result was learned, but his positive test reportedly prompted a late shift in crew assignments in Florida this week.

All-Star right fielder Aaron Judge was activated from the injured list on Wednesday, and the Yankees have all their regulars healthy and active for the first time since Aug. 8.

Cardinals manager Mike Shildt was suspended one game for his role in a bench-clearing fracas in Milwaukee, and he was set to miss the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Major League Baseball has joined the Civic Alliance, a nonpartisan group of businesses pushing for higher voter turnout.

Joe West can be seen as a good umpire or a jerk. He is self-deprecating one minute and vindictive the next. He will put his arm around you as quickly as he will throw you out of a game. For 44 years, he's done it the only way that matters to him: his way.