Plus, Dodgers or Reds? While the Phillies await their NLDS opponent, there is only one preference shared across the organization.

I could see Edmundo Sosa and Bryson Stott platooning at second base, but manager Rob Thomson said the other day it will depend who the lefty pitcher is. Trea Turner will be playing every game at shortstop as long as he is healthy.

A time for the Brewers' first game of their NLDS hasn't been announced. But we know Game 1 will start at either noon or 6 p.m. based on the TBS broadcast schedule, the home channel for the two division series in the National League. TBS has the noon to 3:30 time slot blocked off as well as the 6 to 9:30 p.m. slot.

A wild-card series can compromise starting pitching for the division series, but the Dodgers' depth should allow for well-rested starters if they advance.

After being briefed on the results of further testing on Brewers catcher William Contreras’ bruised left hand, manager Pat Murphy has no doubt about Contreras’ availability for Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday.

Brandon Lockridge, Craig Yoho and Tyler Black have rejoined the Brewers and are helping them prepare for the NLDS.

The Cubs have already clinched a playoff spot, but their seeding still has to be settled. They can secure the No. 4 seed and home-field advantage in the wild-card round with either one win or one loss by the San Diego Padres in the final two games of the regular season.

Manager Pat Murphy discusses what is expected from the Brewers as they head to the NLDS, what they plan on doing during the bye week, and more