Overview

• MLB.com released playoff-contender Starting Pitcher Power Rankings built on a data-team formula that emphasizes recent performance over longer-term metrics.
• Yoshinobu Yamamoto has allowed one hit in each of three September starts with a 0.86 ERA and is slated to pitch Thursday as the Dodgers try to secure the NL West.
• Seattle’s Woo is managing minor pectoral tightness and, if ready, is lined up as the Mariners’ Game 1 starter after a breakout 15-7, 2.94 ERA season.
• Taijuan Sánchez has fronted the Phillies’ staff in Zack Wheeler’s absence, posting a 13-5 record with a 2.57 ERA and 204 strikeouts for the NL East champions.
• Mets rookie Drew McLean, carrying a 1.27 ERA through seven starts, gets a pivotal assignment Thursday with New York’s postseason hopes in the balance.