NL East

FILE - New York Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 30, 2022, in New York. The Philadelphia Phillies added Walker to their rotation on Tuesday, Dec. 6, agreeing to a $72 million, four-year contract with the right-hander.A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the move to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it was pending a physical. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

AP source: Phillies, RHP Taijuan Walker agree to 4-year deal

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The active Philadelphia Phillies added Taijuan Walker to their rotation on Tuesday, agreeing to a $72 million, four-year contract with the right-hander.

FILE - Miami Marlins relief pitcher Jeff Brigham (43) throws during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Washington. With holes to fill on their pitching staff, the New York Mets have acquired right-handers Elieser Hernandez and Jeff Brigham in a trade with the Miami Marlins, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Mets get 2 pitchers from Marlins in trade for minor leaguer

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) runs to first base after hitting a two-run double against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game in Houston,Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rodríguez, Harris win Baseball Digest rookie awards

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) watches play during the eighth inning in Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Braves reeling after playoff flop, but excited for future

World Series champs Braves fail to repeat, lose to Phillies

Injured LH Matzek signs $3.1m, 2-year deal with Braves

ATLANTA (AP) — Even though Tyler Matzek will miss the entire 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, the Atlanta Braves have re-signed the reliever to a $3.1 million, two-year contract.

Astros take 3-2 lead into World Series Game 6 against Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season) vs. Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season)

Phillies and Astros tied 2-2 ahead of World Series Game 5

Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season)

Phillies lead Astros 2-1 heading into World Series Game 4

Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season)

Phillies host the Astros in World Series Game 3 tied 1-1

Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season)

Phillies bring 1-0 lead into World Series Game 2 against Astros

Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season) vs. Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season)

Astros and Phillies square off to start the World Series

Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season) vs. Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season)

Phillies bring 3-1 NLCS lead into Game 5 against Padres

San Diego Padres (89-73, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season)

Phillies lead Padres 2-1 heading into NLCS Game 4

San Diego Padres (89-73, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season)

Phillies and Padres tied 1-1 ahead of NLCS Game 3

San Diego Padres (89-73, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season)

Phillies lead Padres 1-0 ahead of NLCS Game 2

Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season) vs. San Diego Padres (89-73, second in the NL West during the regular season)

Padres and Phillies meet in NLCS Game 1

Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season) vs. San Diego Padres (89-73, second in the NL West during the regular season)

Phillies aim to clinch NLDS in Game 4 against Braves

Atlanta Braves (101-61, first in the NL East during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season)

Phillies and Braves tied 1-1 heading into NLDS Game 3

Atlanta Braves (101-61, first in the NL East during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season)

FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard reacts after falling down injured on his way to first base as he makes the last out during the ninth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, in Philadelphia, Oct. 7, 2011. For 11 years, Howard’s groundout in the season’s final at-bat served as a flashpoint for a franchise that briefly ruled the NL East, only to fall into a chasm of bad baseball and meaningless Septembers. The Philadelphia Phillies are set to play their first home playoff game since 2011. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Phils set for 1st home playoff game since 2011, face Braves

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Howard swung and stumbled, belly flopped onto the dirt, then hobbled a step or two before he crumpled to the ground in pain.

Phillies bring 1-0 lead into NLDS Game 2 against Braves

Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season) vs. Atlanta Braves (101-61, first in the NL East during the regular season)

Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies in NLDS Game 1

Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season) vs. Atlanta Braves (101-61, first in the NL East during the regular season)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II adjusts his helmet as he takes batting practice ahead of Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Battle-tested Braves begin quest to repeat as Series champs

ATLANTA (AP) — With their postseason curse eradicated, the Atlanta Braves have every reason to believe this could be another stellar October.

Mets host the Padres in decisive NL Wild Card Series Game 3

San Diego Padres (89-73, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. New York Mets (101-61, second in the NL East during the regular season)

Phillies look to secure 2-game series win against the Cardinals

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Padres try to sweep 2-game series against the Mets

San Diego Padres (89-73, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. New York Mets (101-61, second in the NL East during the regular season)

Mets and Padres square off to start the NL Wild Card Series

San Diego Padres (89-73, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. New York Mets (101-61, second in the NL East during the regular season)

Cardinals host the Phillies in Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series

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Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Marlins face uncertainty after disappointing season

MIAMI (AP) — For the 2022 Miami Marlins, all the surprises happened off the field.

The season began with Hall of Famer Derek Jeter stepping away as CEO and shareholder and ended with the departure of manager Don Mattingly.

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly waves to the crowd after a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Miami. Don Mattingly won't be back next season. His contract expires after this season, and both sides agreed it is time for a new voice to lead the club. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Mattingly wins his last game as Marlins manager, tops Braves

Don Mattingly went out as a winner in his final game as Miami’s manager when rookie Peyton Burdick homered and drove in four runs to lead the Marlins over the NL East champion Atlanta Braves 12-9.

Marlins square off against the Braves in series rubber match

Atlanta Braves (101-60, first in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (68-93, fourth in the NL East)

Miami; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT

Astros and Phillies meet in series rubber match

Houston; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT

Nationals bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Mets

New York; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, center, talks to players as they celebrate in the club house after clinching their fifth consecutive NL East title by defeating the Miami Marlins 2-1, in a baseball game, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Braves beat Marlins 2-1, clinch 5th straight NL East title

William Contreras drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth, and the Atlanta Braves clinched their fifth consecutive NL East title by defeating the Miami Marlins 2-1.

New York Mets' Jeff McNeil, left, celebrates with Pete Alonso after hitting a home run during the first inning in the second baseball game of the team's doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Mets sweep 2 games from Nats but eliminated in NL East race

NEW YORK (AP) — New York was eliminated from the NL East race even as Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeill opened with three straight homers to spark the Mets to an 8-0 win over the Washington Nationals and a sweep of a doubleheader on Tuesday night.