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 …

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 …

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 …

San Gabriel Valley Girls Athlete of the Week: Hailey Heflin, Glendora  —  Heflin had 12 kills in a big league victory over Bonita  —  San Gabriel Valley Girls Athlete of the Week  —  Noteworthy: Heflin led the way with 12 kills and three blocks in the Tartans' sweep, 25-21, 25-15, 27-25 …

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,” …

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.

‘What a journey this man had:’ How Jaime Jarrín became a LA Dodgers broadcasting legend  —  The Spanish voice of the Dodgers, Jaime Jarrín will retire after this season, ending a 64-year career.  He is credited, along with former pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, with growing the Latino fan base.

‘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.