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Astros manager Dusty Baker isn't ruling out the possibility of Zack Greinke starting if the ALDS against the Athletics is extended.

Indians manager Terry Francona revealed he underwent several surgeries in a four-day span and required an extended stay in intensive care while dealing with major health issues that sidelined him for most of the 2020 season.

Dick Williams has resigned as the Reds' president of baseball operations after nearly 15 years with the team, citing spending time with his family as one of the primary reasons for the move.

All four series return to action, and there's already an elimination game on tap.

Houston is a win from the ALCS, Atlanta mopped up the Marlins, the Rays held off the Yankees, and L.A. broke through against the Padres.

The Yankees pulled RHP Deivi Garcia after just one inning against the Rays, turning to lefty J.A. Happ, who admitted that he was surprised by the strategy.

Padres manager Jayce Tingler was ejected in the sixth inning against the Dodgers while making his sixth pitching change Tuesday night.

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Mike Clevinger's return to the mound for the Padres was done in the second inning of the NL Division Series opener against the Dodgers, as a drop in velocity indicated an arm injury.

The Yankees pulled RHP Deivi García after just one inning against the Rays, turning to lefty J.A. Happ.

Houston is a win from moving on after beating the A's again, Atlanta mopped up the Marlins, and Tampa Bay held off the Yankees.

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After Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. was hit by a pitch from Miami's Sandy Alcantara -- rekindling some bad blood between the teams -- Atlanta rallied for a 9-5 win in Game 1 of the NLDS while acknowledging the beaning "lit a bit of a fire under us."

Zack Greinke, the Astros' most accomplished pitcher by a wide margin, is dealing with "some soreness in his arm," manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday.

Julio Rangel will not return next season as pitching coach for the Texas Rangers.

Houston is a win from moving on after beating Oakland, while Atlanta hit three homers -- and brought plenty of emotion -- in defeating Miami in their NLDS opener.

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After completing an 81-game suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy, New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German was reinstated Tuesday.

After he missed 48 games in 2020 due to health reasons, Terry Francona is expected to return to manage the Cleveland Indians in 2021, the team said Tuesday.

Atlanta kicked off a day filled with four playoff matchups with three home runs -- and plenty of emotion -- in defeating Miami.