The Braves have assumed a self-proclaimed role as the postseason underdog, and Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET on TBS against the Dodgers, they’ll send Kris Medlen to the mound opposite Clayton Kershaw.

The Rangers decided not to renew the contracts of bench coach Jackie Moore and first-base coach Dave Anderson. Both were informed Wednesday morning by general manager Jon Daniels before the Rangers made an official announcement.

Red Sox manager John Farrell confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the Red Sox would go with 11 pitchers in their Division Series. In previous years, the Red Sox sometimes deployed just 10 pitchers in the Division Series.

Kenny Lofton, a six-time All-Star appeared in 95 playoff games during his 17-year big league career, visited Fan Cave on Wednesday to share stories about some of his many postseason experiences.

There is nothing simple about this NL Division Series between the Dodgers and Braves. Both of these clubs have put together extended stretches this season in which they’ve looked absolutely untouchable, and both of them are capable of going into a funk in which they look absolutely lost.

The Braves have submitted their roster for the National League Division Series against the Dodgers, and veteran infielder Dan Uggla isn’t on it.

The Rangers will enter 2014 expecting to contend for a division title and make another run at the World Series. After four straight seasons of 90-plus wins, there is no reason to feel differently.

Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia never got the full-time opportunity he was looking for in Texas, as unfortunate injuries and defensive concerns had helped the Rangers forget that Saltalamacchia was once the 18th-ranked prospect in baseball.

If Al Alburquerque’s slider is on, it could carry the Tigers’ lofty postseason hopes.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum on Wednesday announced the 10 finalists for the Ford C. Frick Award, which is given to baseball broadcasters of long and meritorious service.

Dave Trembley, the former Orioles manager who spent last season as the Astros’ third-base coach, said Wednesday he accepted an offer to return to the coaching staff for 2014 in a role that will be announced later.

The 2013 Major League Baseball postseason began Tuesday, and MLB.com offers a variety of exciting, interactive ways to watch the games and enjoy the playoffs, including Postseason.TV, the At Bat app and a variety of trivia games and sweepstakes.

The Rays set their roster for Wednesday night’s American League Wild Card Game.

Indians manager Terry Francona likes to have as much depth as possible when it comes to pitching. He made that clear once again with the structure of his roster for the American League Wild Card Game.

Postseason.TV is back with nearly 30 intense Major League Baseball games to experience via control-room technology, all for less than five dollars.

Marlins outfielder Jake Marisnick underwent a scope on his left knee on Monday to repair a torn meniscus that had been hindering him for several weeks. The procedure included cleaning out some loose bodies in the knee, and Marisnick will need four-to-six weeks of recovery before he begins his rehabilitation.

Starter Francisco Liriano allowed just one run and four hits in seven innings and catcher Russell Martin went deep twice to lift the Pirates to a 6-2 win over the Reds in the NL Wild Card Game.