OCTOBER AT WRIGLEYThe Cubs can clinch home-field advantage for the postseason with a win over the Cardinals and a loss by the Nationals. The playoffs are just around the corner for the N

A look at whats happening all around the majors Friday:---OCTOBER AT WRIGLEYThe Cubs can clinch home-field advantage for the postseason with a win over the Cardinals and a loss by the Nationals. The playoffs are just around the corner for the NL Central champs, and it seems as if they are only embracing the escalating pressure of trying to end the teams 108-year title drought. I think pressure is what you make of it, said Jon Lester, one of the front-runners for the NL Cy Young Award. I mean we all know what the deal is around here. You cant run from it. All you can do is show up and play.YNOA IN A PINCH, AGAINGabriel Ynoa is again being asked to fill in for the depleted Mets rotation. The right-hander made a spot start Sunday when Jacob deGrom was scratched, and now hes had his turn moved up from Saturday to replace left-hander Steven Matz , who was scratched from his scheduled turn after experiencing renewed shoulder soreness. Ynoa pitched adeptly in deGroms absence, limiting the Twins to a run and four hits over 4 2/3 innings. Manager Terry Collins said the latest setback could make it difficult for Matz to earn a spot on the postseason roster.KEYSTONE RETURNTigers second baseman Ian Kinsler could be cleared to play against Kansas City after missing three games this week due to a concussion. Kinsler worked out on the field before a doubleheader against Minnesota on Thursday, and Detroit was waiting to see how he felt the next day before making a decision. Kinsler was hit in the head by a pitch from Clevelands Trevor Bauer on Sunday.MISSING OUT ON THE FUNComing off a critical series victory at Baltimore, the Red Sox can move closer to winning the AL East when they open a three-game set against the last-place Rays. Boston has closed strong despite struggles from left-hander Drew Pomeranz (10-12, 3.40), who hopes to get back on track before the end of the regular season. The Sox have lost four of Pomeranzs last five starts, and the lefty has a 6.00 ERA in that time.KAZ COMING BACKScott Kazmir comes off the disabled list and tries to pitch the Dodgers closer to clinching the NL West in a game against the Rockies. The left-hander has been out since Aug. 22 due to neck inflammation. Hes expected to throw about 90 pitches, but Los Angeles said hell be monitored closely.TALL ORDERThe Angels Alex Meyer (6-foot-9) and Astros Doug Fister (6-8) combine for one of the tallest pitching matchups ever in the majors. Its just short of the record set when 6-10 Randy Johnson beat 6-9 Daniel Cabrera in 2009 -- Johnson struck out nine for his 298th career victory as San Francisco beat Washington 11-7. http://www.packersrookiestore.com/Packers-Richard-Rodgers-Jersey/ . The Browns coaching search remains incomplete. http://www.packersrookiestore.com/Packers-Reggie-White-Jersey/ . Still, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke thought taking him out before the fifth inning was an unusual move. "Im looking up at the board and hes got two hits given up and one run, and Im taking him out after the fourth inning," Roenicke said. http://www.packersrookiestore.com/Packers-Clay-Matthews-Jersey/ . "Jeff is a hard worker who was an important special-teams contributor for us last season," said Stamps GM John Hufnagel. http://www.packersrookiestore.com/Packers-Vince-Biegel-Jersey/ . The CFLs leading rusher kept adding to his gaudy numbers this season and scored the winning touchdown with just over two minutes to play. The New Westminster, B.C., native plowed three yards into the end zone for the last score of a heated, see-saw battle between the two teams with the best records in the CFL. http://www.packersrookiestore.com/Packers-Brett-Favre-Jersey/ . John Lucas, signed as a mentor for rookie Trey Burke, showed he can score if required, scoring 12 points of his 16 points in the second quarter as Utah built an 18-point lead. Wednesday, Ryen Russillo and Danny Kanell welcome ESPN NFL draft Insider Todd McShay (1 p.m. ET), ESPN CFB Insider Brad Edwards (2:30) and ESPN NFL reporter Ed Werder (3:00).Todays main topics:? Texans place J.J. Watt on injured reserve? College football Week 5 previewText us at 73776 ((msg&data rates may apply) or tweet us at twitter.ddddddddddddcom/RussilloShow -- well be with you from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET on ESPN Radio and ESPNRadio.com. Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China Stitched Jerseys China Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Store Youth NFL Jerseys Cheap Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys Discount NFL Jerseys Wholesale NFL Camo Jerseys Wholesale NFL White Jerseys Wholesale NFL Camo Jerseys White NFL Jerseys Cheap Camo China NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Jerseys NFL China ' ' '