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One more loss -- or one more win by Atlanta -- will consign the 98-win Mets to a wild-card spot in the playoffs, taking away a valuable first-round bye.

The San Diego Padres clinched their first playoff berth in a full season since 2006 on Sunday when the Milwaukee Brewers lost 4-3 to the Miami Marlins.

With his 702nd home run Sunday, Albert Pujols is now fourth on the career list behind Babe Ruth (714), Hank Aaron (755) and Barry Bonds (762).

Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, playing for the Tokyo-based Yakult Swallows, hit his 56th home run of the season on Monday, pushing him alone into second place on the single-season list.

The dream is dead. One of the dreams, at least.

The Mets seem to be searching for answers after getting swept by the Atlanta Braves over the weekend.

When the Mets landed in Atlanta, they had a one-game lead on the Braves in the NL East.

Toronto's Kevin Gausman left Sunday's start after three innings because of a cut on his right middle finger. The right-hander is in line to start Game 2 of a wild-card series next Saturday.

Time is running out so the club will have to be confident with the decisions made.

The Mariners officially promoted Justin Hollander to general manager on Sunday.

The Yankees have moved Matt Carpenter to the 60-day injured list, ruling him out for the final week of the regular season but with the hope that he can be ready for the playoffs.

Yankees right-hander Ron Marinaccio left his appearance Sunday with a lingering shin injury, adding to the list of ailing New York relievers.