Kyle Higashioka homered and Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill added two RBIs apiece during a five-run second inning to help the San Diego Padres clinch their National League wild-card series.
Read More Padres ride 5-run inning to victory, eliminate Braves
Garrett Mitchell lined a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and rookie Jackson Chourio homered twice as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 5-3 victory over the New York Mets.
Read More Behind late power surge, Brewers level series vs. Mets
The superstar of Kansas City’s first playoff team since its 2015 World Series squad, Bobby Witt Jr. said this year’s Royals entered the postseason aiming to create their own October legacy.
Read More Bobby Witt Jr., Royals sweep Orioles out of playoffs
The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets each need one victory to qualify for the postseason when they meet in a make-up doubleheader on Monday in Atlanta.
Read More Mets, Braves square off in make-up DH as both vie for playoffs
Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani put himself in his own category by becoming the first-ever player to join the 50-50 club against the Miami Marlins on Thursday.
Read More Shohei Ohtani Makes History Becoming First Player To Join 50-50 Club, 50 Home Runs, 50 Stolen Bases
The French revolution in the NBA continued on Wednesday when Zaccharie Risacher was selected first overall by the Hawks and Alex Sarr was picked second by the Wizards.
Read More French players selected with first and second picks at NBA draft