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MINNEAPOLIS — Blue Jays manager John Schneider was thrown a curveball Wednesday when his pre-game media availability was interrupted by a countrywide test of the emergency alert system.

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen has received a new contact through the 2028 season with a club option for 2029, according to a person familiar with the deal.

ATLANTA (AP) — The image of Ronald Acuña Jr. stealing second base and then holding the bag above his head in triumphant glory is a signature moment from the Atlanta Braves' season.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis felt a jolt of confidence from his inclusion on Minnesota’s roster for the AL Wild Card Series , ending the uncertainty around his hamstring strain.

MINNEAPOLIS — Just like every player in the Blue Jays clubhouse, Alex Andreopoulos's uniform and cap are hung with care by the side of his locker before each game.

Toronto Blue Jays (89-73, third in the AL East during the regular season) vs. Minnesota Twins (87-75, first in the AL Central during the regular season) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 4:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Jose Berrios (11-12, 3.

Texas Rangers (90-72, second in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (99-63, second in the AL East during the regular season) St. Petersburg, Florida; Wednesday, 3:08 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (12-5, 3.

Miami Marlins (84-77, third in the NL East during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (90-72, second in the NL East during the regular season) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 8:08 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Braxton Garrett (9-7, 3.

Arizona Diamondbacks (84-78, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (92-70, first in the NL Central during the regular season) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 7:08 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (17-9, 3.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Corbin Carroll and the Arizona Diamondbacks are one resilient bunch. Staring at an early deficit against Corbin Burnes, they slugged their way to the front of their NL Wild Card Series.