Ray Kerr announced as Wild Card Series Game 3 starter for Braves  —  Recommended Stories … With the Postseason run on the line, the Atlanta Braves are now in a situation where they'll likely be leaning on their bullpen to get them through to the Divisional Series over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Houston?  No problem!  White Sox end 21-year wait with sweep  —  HOUSTON — There was a moment with nobody out in the sixth inning Wednesday night during Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series that perfectly encapsulated the White Sox remarkable season and the downright fun they've had along the way.

Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 for Dodgers as L.A.'s pursuit of another World Series title begins  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers' trade deadline splash will open their pursuit of a third consecutive World Series title.  —  Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will start Game 1 …

KC Royals part with longtime head athletic trainer amid medical staff overhaul  —  Key Takeaways  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — The Royals said head athletic trainer Kyle Turner will not return.  — The club plans to replace each medical staff role this offseason before 2027 campaign.

Yankees show they can win with more than power in wild-card triumph  —  Access the Yankees beat like never before  —  Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees.

Diamondbacks retaining Torey Lovullo as manager  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back Torey Lovullo, the winningest manager in franchise history, the team announced on Thursday.  —  Lovullo, 61, whose deal expired after this season, agreed to a two-year contract.

Rubbing Some Dirt on It Isn't Working for the Orioles  —  When is an injury so bad that it requires time off?  That depends on all sorts factors.  How badly does it hurt?  How badly does the team need that player's production, and how much would playing through it inhibit that production?

Red Sox's Roman Anthony ruled out of ALWCS with hand, wrist injuries  —  Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been ruled out of AL Wild Card Series and the foreseeable future after damaging muscles in his wrist during Game 1 against the Yankees in New York, manager Chad Tracy said Wednesday.

5 questions facing the Mets heading into the offseason  —  The Mets answered one of their biggest questions in the final week of the regular season, removing the interim tag from manager Andy Green in hopes he'll be able to shepherd this young group away from the wreckage of the 2026 campaign.

How much blame does Rangers owner Ray Davis deserve for Texas' latest failed season?  —  DMN's Rangers insider Evan Grant hosted a live Q&A and was asked how he'd distribute the blame for Texas' 2026 bummer of a campaign.  —  The 2026 season was a failure for the Texas Rangers, there's no denying that.