Amid scandal, Nury Martinez resigns as LA City Council president but stays on council  —  Her stunning resignation comes a day after secret tapes went viral of her racist remarks about Councilman Bonin's son  —  Los Angeles Councilwoman Nury Martinez - who on Monday, Oct. 10 …

Astros relievers Will Smith, Phil Maton left off ALDS roster  —  Houston Astros reliever Phil Maton will not pitch again this postseason after breaking a bone in a finger on his pitching hand while punching his locker last week, he said Tuesday.  —  Maton, who had a 3.84 ERA in 67 games this season …

Former Angels employee Eric Kay sentenced to 22 years in Tyler Skaggs case  —  FORT WORTH — Eric Kay, the former communication director for the Los Angeles Angels, was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years in prison after being convicted in February of providing the drugs that caused the 2019 death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2023  —  Matt Swartz has created a model to project salaries for arbitration eligible players, which we've been publishing at MLB Trade Rumors for 12 years.  —  In the baseball industry, teams and agents determine arbitration salaries by identifying comparable players.

Nick Castellanos helps Phillies hold off Braves in NLDS opener  —  Outfielder drives in three runs and makes a potentially game-saving catch in the ninth in a 7-6 victory over Atlanta  —  ATLANTA — Nick Castellanos had already carried quite a load with his bat.

Dodgers reveal NLDS roster: Kimbrel off; Treinen, May, Vargas on  —  LOS ANGELES — Blake Treinen and Dustin May recovered from their injuries well enough to be included on the Dodgers' National League Division Series roster announced Tuesday morning.  —  And 22-year-old rookie Miguel Vargas …

Moving on: Musgrove pitches Padres past Mets, into NLDS vs. Dodgers  —  El Cajon native Joe Musgrove allows one hit in seven innings as Padres blow out Mets in Game 3 of wild-card series  —  There was more champagne.  There will be more baseball.  —  “Getting in is nice,” …

Press-Telegram Girls Athlete of the Week: Jade Epps, Lakewood  —  The junior outside hitter led Lakewood to an league title clinching win against Millikan last week.  —  PRESS-TELEGRAM GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK  —  Name: Jade Epps  —  School: Lakewood  —  Sport: Volleyball  —  Year: Junior

Transactions  —  Boston Red Sox designated CF Abraham Almonte for assignment.  —  Boston Red Sox claimed CF Caleb Hamilton off waivers from Minnesota Twins.  —  Boston Red Sox activated 2B Trevor Story from the 10-day injured list.  —  Boston Red Sox activated RHP Garrett Whitlock from the 15-day injured list.

‘Sad to see two legends go:’ Legendary careers of Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina end without a ring in St. Louis  —  ST. LOUIS - Albert Pujols slowly dressed Saturday evening.  He put on a black Roberto Clemente T-shirt, black jeans, and then slipped on a white sweatshirt with a green hood.

Jed Hoyer: Cubs will be ‘aggressive’ filling holes ‘in the best way’ this offseason  —  Could Nico Hoerner or Ian Happ sign an extension?  Could Drew Smyly or Wade Miley be back next year?  —  Jed Hoyer said it was a “great feeling” to hear Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts say the president …