The Cardinals, Redsox and Twins win their postseason openers and the rest of the news around the majors.

Anaheim Angels (92-70, AL West champs) vs. Boston Red Sox (98-64, AL Wild Card)

New York Yankees (101-61, AL East champs) vs. Minnesota Twins (92-70, AL Central champs)

St. Louis Cardinals (105-57, NL Central champs) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (93-69, NL West champs)

The postseason starts today, the Mariners fire Bob Melvin and the rest of the news around the majors.

In the midst of an onslaught of criticism directed at Oakland that will only get worse, Aaron takes another look at what has everyone so bothered.

Well, the Giants have done it again this year
They came up short at the very end
I said, the Giants went and did it again this year
Came up short at the very end
Now, you hear what I say, my Giants’ fans
Sorrow and pain be our only friends

The marathon’s officially over, and Ben and Larry are both more than ready to see how the Red Sox and the Yankees do in the sprint.

The Astros clinch a postseason berth on the final day of the season and the rest of the news around the majors.

Taking a look at Saturday’s games, including two wild division clinchers.