Atlanta took the lead in the sixth inning of its wild-card series opener on an RBI triple from Ozzie Albies, as MLB's postseason wild-card week gets underway.
Eight teams open the postseason this week, with only four advancing as the playoff picture narrows.
A report from ESPN sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
New York will start Cy Young favorite Cam Schlittler in the opener of their best-of-three wild-card series against Boston, with Max Fried and Gerrit Cole lined up to follow.
Chicago has secured its place in the NL Wild Card race, powered by what analysts are calling one of the best position-player seasons in recent memory.
With the season's last games approaching, ESPN offers a guide to the remaining playoff races and notable storylines before October begins.
Chicago became the first MLB team to reach the postseason immediately after consecutive 100-loss campaigns, securing at least a Wild Card berth with its 82nd win.
Chicago became the first team to reach the playoffs immediately after consecutive 100-loss seasons, securing at least a wild-card spot with its 82nd win of the year.
The Yankees slugger told ESPN he intends to be available for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium next Tuesday.
With their playoff hopes on the line, Philadelphia will turn to Aaron Nola on two days' rest for a start against Tampa Bay.