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Last summer, after seven long years in the minors, Austin Nola decided to stop thinking about a call up -- to just enjoy the grind. Four days later, his life changed forever.

Four games, four teams with their postseasons on the line. Will New York, San Diego, Oakland or Miami stay alive?

Twenty-five years ago, a beaming Ken Griffey Jr. ended up at the bottom of a delirious dogpile and Don Mattingly hung up his glove for good. Here's the story of how MLB's most joyful playoff series finish changed the course of two franchises.

Even though it took place in near silence, Game 2 cranked up the playoff intensity to full-blown, glorious levels.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he would "keep thinking through" Kenley Jansen's status as the team's closer after Jansen struggled through another ninth-inning appearance in Game 2 of the NLDS.

L.A., Tampa Bay and Atlanta moved closer to clinching, while Oakland stayed alive vs. Houston.

The Rays will use Ryan Thompson as an opener for a potential closeout Game 4 against the Yankees on Thursday, Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said.

Cody Bellinger made a catch for the ages to lift L.A., Oakland stayed alive by rallying past Houston, while Tampa Bay and Atlanta moved closer to clinching.

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The Padres have removed right-hander Mike Clevinger from their NLDS roster because of injury, which means he will not be eligible to play in the NLCS if San Diego advances.

Oakland averted a sweep by rallying against Houston, while Atlanta could end Miami's surprise run Thursday.

With another dominant performance, Atlanta's rookie has given the Braves the starter they need.

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Atlanta overpowered Miami for the second straight day, putting the Marlins' surprise run in danger of ending with a sweep.

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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.