NLDS Game 2: Dodgers vs. Padres, starting pitchers, TV info  —  The Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw will take the mound against the Padres' Yu Darvish on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium  —  PADRES AT DODGERS  —  DODGERS LHP CLAYTON KERSHAW (12-3, 2.28 ERA)  —  Vs. Padres: 23-9, 2.03 ERA (45 games, 292 innings, 310 Ks)

Dolphins, in a shocker, are starting rookie Skylar Thompson over veteran Teddy Bridgewater  —  Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says rookie third string quarterback Skylar Thompson will start Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.  (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Gerrit Cole strikes out 8 in 6.1 innings, Yankees win 4-1 over Guardians in ALDS opener  —  Gerrit Cole survived his “bugaboo”, the long ball, and was sharp in his first playoff start in the Bronx in pinstripes.  The Bombers hit two homers to overpower the Guardians and take Game 1 …

Yordan Alvarez hits three-run walk-off homer, Astros jolt Mariners in Game 1 of ALDS  —  HOUSTON - Yordan Alvarez wrecked all of Seattle's carefully crafted strategy with one colossal swing.  —  The Mariners came to the postseason with a plan.  Down to their last out, the October-tested Houston Astros weren't so easily outmatched.

Harris, Curry progressing from injuries: report  —  Nets sharpshooter Joe Harris is reportedly progressing from the foot soreness that has sidelined him for most of the first preseason game.  —  Harris played in the Net's Oct. 3 preseason opener — a 127-108 loss to a shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers team …

With Justin Tucker's last-second field goal, Ravens bounce back for dramatic 19-17 win vs. Bengals  —  “I always make it a point to say a brief prayer as I'm lining up the kick, not to ask for results, but to ask for peace,” said Ravens' Justin Tucker.  (Baltimore Sun)

Trump worker told FBI about moving Mar-a-Lago boxes on ex-president's orders  —  Key witness and security-camera footage offer evidence of Trump's actions after government subpoena, people familiar say  —  A Trump employee has told federal agents about moving boxes of documents at Mar-a-Lago …

Carlos Correa opting out of Twins deal to become free agent  —  Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa will exercise his opt-out clause and become a free agent, he told El Nuevo Día newspaper Wednesday.  —  Correa, who hit .291 with 22 home runs, 64 RBIs and 70 runs scored in 136 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.

Chicago Bears' Thursday night game against the Washington Commanders is on Prime Video.  Here's how to watch.  —  The Chicago Bears have a quick turnaround between their Week 5 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday and hosting the Washington Commanders in Week 6.

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.

Magic's rotation coming into focus for preseason home opener vs. Memphis  —  For many NBA teams, the final week of preseason can help offer insight into what a team's rotation will be once the regular season starts.  —  Expect that to be the case for the Orlando Magic …