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Astros boost wild card lead with contentious 8-3 win over Mariners behind Dubon's 3-run homer, World
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Yankees beat Blue Jays to extend AL wild-card lead - The Boston Globe
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Blue Jays end 22-year wait for the post-season: Griffin
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MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers sweep into ALCS, 3 games Wednesday as Astros, D- backs look to advance, National Sports
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Defending champion Dodgers beat D-backs, clinch playoff spot
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MLB playoff schedule 2022: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series