October 6, 2018

Both the New York Yankees and Houston Astros picked up wins Saturday, as last year’s ALCS qualifiers strive to meet again.

DENVER — Facing the possible end of the season, the Colorado Rockies hope a return to Coors Field after some bizarre, extended travel can help ignite their offense Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas was fined $13,369 for an obscene gesture as he was carted off the field after suffering a broken leg during the second half of last Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, according to a Seattle Times report.

The Miami Dolphins have ruled out five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Wake from Sunday’s game at the Cincinnati Bengals because of a knee injury.

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves need to win three straight games against the Los Angeles Dodgers to avoid suffering a ninth consecutive playoff elimination dating to 2001.

The Dallas Cowboys placed center Travis Frederick and wide receiver Terrance Williams on injured reserve, the team announced Saturday.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is not expected to receive a full workload in his first game back from injury.