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The New York Yankees are in the spotlight as their AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays continues. Second-year pitcher Schlittler was named to start Game 2, while Rays hitter Caminero delivered a 181 km/h double in a four-run fifth inning that knocked the rookie out. Slugger Rice hit his third postseason homer despite Aaron Judge's absence, and ESPN ranked Yankee Stadium first among ballparks offering the biggest home-field advantage.

The MLB playoffs are underway, with wild-card series concluding and divisional matchups now set. Headlines include the Padres edging the Cubs in their playoff opener as Michael King carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, Ozzie Albies' two-run homer off Zack Wheeler in Game 3, and the Yankees facing the Rays in the ALDS. Coverage focuses on Tatis' form, Game 1 pitching plans, schedules and betting interest.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves are facing off in Game 3 of their National League Division Series, and the matchup is drawing wide attention. Enrique Hernández homered in the Dodgers' Game 3 victory, Yoshinobu Yamamoto reflected on his start, while Miguel Rojas left the game suddenly with an injury. Fans and outlets are following live scores, odds and predictions as the series unfolds.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves met in Game 2 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium, with Blake Snell leaving the Dodgers in a difficult position on the mound. Freddie Freeman homered for the first time in a month against his former club, while Michael Harris II collected three hits for Atlanta. The Braves bullpen kept the game tied amid sweltering heat that fans and players said felt like 'flying too close to the sun.'

The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters are drawing attention in Japan following the announcement of the NPB Western League minor-league title winners. SoftBank's Hondo Yamakawa took the home run crown with 12 homers and Hanshin's Moretta was named saves leader in the Western League's western district. The Fighters, a central club in that circuit, are being searched alongside the results.

Hanshin move within a magic number of three of the Central League title ahead of their final series against Yomiuri, with manager Fujikawa declaring his side will fight as challengers. Giants interim coach Hashigami called the draw with Hanshin 'as good as a loss' after a frustrating finale. Elsewhere, Yakult's Murakami homered in a 5-0 win over Swallows, as the pennant race dominates Japanese sports coverage.

A fly ball hit at 105 mph with a 49-degree launch angle would only be a home run at Houston's ballpark, according to meteorologist Sam Kuffel. Across the entire Statcast era, balls hit at that speed and angle carry an expected batting average of .039 and a 0% home run rate, fueling debate over whether a cable or obstruction turned a routine fly ball into a controversial homer.

The Atlanta Braves swept the Philadelphia Phillies in their NL Wild Card playoff series, winning Game 3 after Austin Riley's clutch homer lifted them in Game 1. Ozzie Albies called the Game 3 win the best moment of his life. Phillies fans are blaming president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski for the Game 1 loss, and debate is growing over whether the roster needs changes. Atlanta now advances to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS.

The San Diego Padres completed a two-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs in the MLB Wild Card Series, opening with an emphatic 8-0 rout. Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a leadoff homer in Game 1, while Michael King carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning. The Cubs' offense largely disappeared as their playoff run ended quickly.

San Diego's Michael King delivered a rare start-and-save combination in the MLB playoffs, while the Dodgers and Braves traded home runs and the Yankees committed a series of errors in a sloppy postseason game. The Athletic examined just how unusual each of these October feats was, placing the playoff performances in historical context as the first round produces lopsided and strange results.

The Atlanta Braves opened their series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a win, sealed by Austin Riley's three-run go-ahead homer in the late innings. Japanese sports media highlighted the moment, with starter Chris Sale's fiery reaction also drawing attention, as fans followed the MLB postseason matchup closely.

Interest is growing in the real-world filming locations of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, with location guides publishing maps of where the epic was shot. The article traces beaches, coastlines and studio sites used to bring Homer's ancient Greek tale to the screen, helping fans plan visits or spot settings from the film.

The Atlanta Braves took Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, rallying from an eighth-inning deficit behind a three-run homer by Austin Riley off closer Jhoan Duran. Atlanta handed the ball to veteran Chris Sale to anchor a depleted rotation. Discussion has centred on Don Mattingly's decision to bring in Duran, a call that backfired and cost Philadelphia the opener.

A joke is circulating claiming Homer Simpson has been put in charge of NASA, tagged with 'maxpower'. It reads as sarcasm about the space agency's leadership rather than a real appointment. There is no indication of an actual personnel change, and no further details are attached to the claim.

The San Diego Padres lost a potential go-ahead home run in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers in what is being described as a bizarre ending in Milwaukee, with questions over whether a cable attached to the stadium's retractable roof affected the ball. The incident has become a talking point among baseball fans as the playoff series begins.

Boston Red Sox infielder Nick Sogard hit a home run that stood out more for where it wouldn't have gone than where it did. According to tracking stats, the blast would have left only 8 of the 30 MLB ballparks, making it a notably short homer. Baseball fans are sharing the breakdown as a lighthearted example of park dimensions shaping home runs.

Yankees hitter Ben Rice hit his second solo home run of the game, according to MLB.com coverage of the contest. The multi-homer performance put the young slugger in the spotlight as fans and baseball outlets highlighted the feat. Solo home runs from the same player in one game are a notable power display, especially for a player still building his major league résumé.

Max Muncy hit a solo home run featured in MLB's India-focused broadcast call. The moment is being highlighted as part of Major League Baseball's push to grow its audience in India, where the league has been expanding coverage and commentary for local fans.

In NLDS Game 1 in Los Angeles, Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott made his postseason debut for the club and struggled, allowing a homer before being pulled. situational reliever Brandon Phillips, called on to finish the game, recorded the save and secured the win. Fans are weighing what Scott's shaky outing means for his role in the rest of the series as Los Angeles begins its playoff run.