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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.

We look at the games that matter most and what the playoff matchups would be if the season ended today.

Philadelphia Phillies starter Jake Arrieta left Tuesday's win over the New York Mets in the sixth inning after injuring his hamstring. Arrieta, who got the win, said he'll be ready for the postseason, if the Phils qualify, and hopes to be ready sooner.

Tanner Houck, Boston's first-round draft pick in 2017, gave up two hits while striking out seven in five scoreless innings against Miami to win his major league debut on Tuesday.

The Yankees, who have rebounded following a 5-15 stretch, rocketed past the Blue Jays and into second place in the AL East with a 20-6 blowout Tuesday night that extended their winning streak to six.

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has a bone bruise in his left ankle after fouling a pitch off of it on Tuesday night.

The Giants-Mariners games scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday have been postponed due to poor air quality in Seattle and moved to San Francisco.

From the expanded 16-team wild-card round through the World Series in Arlington, Texas, here's the schedule for every matchup of this unique October.

Major League Baseball and its players' union have reached an agreement on playing this year's postseason in bubble settings, the league announced Tuesday.

Giancarlo Stanton is back with the Yankees after missing 32 games because of a strained left hamstring.

Dodgers 3B Justin Turner, who has missed 14 games with a strained hamstring, was activated off the injured list Tuesday.

Major League Baseball and its players' union have reached an agreement on playing this year's postseason in bubble settings, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Yu Darvish, Trevor Bauer and Jacob deGrom are giving us an epic race of big-name aces. Here's the case for each with thoughts from those around the game.