Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY

The Dodgers still trail the Braves in the NLCS, but the significance of their series-turning 15-3 victory went far beyond the 11-run first inning.

The Atlanta Braves almost blew a 7-0 lead but held on to win 8-7 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Austin Riley and Ozzie Albies slugged home runs in a four-run ninth inning as the Braves went on to beat the Dodgers 5-1 in Game 1 of the NLCS.

After a three-team 2019, Travis d’Arnaud put it all together this season and is a big reason the Braves are in the NLCS for the first time since 2001.

The Dodgers swept the Padres in the NLDS to return to the NLCS for the fourth time in five years. They will face the Braves in the next round.

The former Astros starter and 2017 champion was the whistleblower who brought to light the Astros’ sign-stealing scheme.

To reach the playoffs for the first time since 2003, the Miami Marlins needed extraordinary forces on their side. They got it from Miguel Rojas.

Set to win the AL East title for the first time since 2010, the Tampa Bay Rays are gearing up

Two 27-year-old star shortstops — one in the AL and one in the NL — are enjoying career years. Sixty games or 162, these years won’t be discounted.