Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY

The playoff demons continue to follow Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, this time in a must-win Game 4 of the NLCS against the Braves.

The Dodgers still trail the Braves in the NLCS, but the significance of their series-turning 15-3 victory went far beyond the 11-run first inning.

The Atlanta Braves almost blew a 7-0 lead but held on to win 8-7 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Dodgers swept the Padres in the NLDS to return to the NLCS for the fourth time in five years. They will face the Braves in the next round.

Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger made a stunning catch to help Los Angeles win Game 2 of the NLDS against the Padres.

The Braves rallied for six runs in the seventh inning to take Game 1 over the Marlins at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

The National League East rival Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins meet in the NLDS at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

All that noise and revenue, signifying nothing, is behind us. It feels like Major League Baseball’s playoffs are ready to truly commence.

Miami advances to the NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, beginning Tuesday at Houston’s Minute Maid Park.

To reach the playoffs for the first time since 2003, the Miami Marlins needed extraordinary forces on their side. They got it from Miguel Rojas.