Ryan Theriot and Albert Pujols became the first set of Cardinals teammates in 65 years to have four hits in a playoff game when each went 4-for-5 in a 3-2 loss to the Phillies in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday night.

Good karma and vibes, hustle and heart can take you places where breathing doesn't come easily. Eventually, even if you have become the best story in the land, reality has a rude way of intervening.

Rangers catcher Mike Napoli and Rays infielder Sean Rodriguez were once teammates with the Angels in 2008-09. But in Game 4 of the 2011 American League Division Series, they were involved in a serious collision at home plate that was a reminder of the intensity that is postseason baseball.

The Rays had no answer for Adrian Beltre during Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, as Tampa Bay's magical season came to end at Tropicana Field.

Fresh off their second straight ALDS against the Rays, capped by a 4-3 victory in Game 4, Texas is bound for the ALCS, which is set to begin Saturday against either Detroit or New York.

The Yankees were planning on using the same lineup through the entire American League Division Series, and facing a possible elimination game on Tuesday did nothing to change that.

The spotlight on the Yankees' offensive American League Division Series woes may have been burning brightest on the hitless Alex Rodriguez heading into Tuesday's Game 4, but Mark Teixeira hasn't done much to earn a free pass.

The Rangers had roles for each reliever coming into the American League Division Series. That is no longer the case.

The Indians announced that Grady Sizemore underwent arthroscopic surgery on his ailing right knee on Monday. The center fielder is expected to be fully recovered in time for Spring Training.

The Rangers' Adrian Beltre became the sixth player in history to collect three homers in one postseason game on Tuesday.

Adrian Beltre hit a playoff-record-tying three home runs as the Rangers advanced to the AL Championship Series with Tuesday's 4-3 victory over the Rays.

As Adrian Beltre rounded third after the first of his three homers on Tuesday, the cameraman capturing his trot tripped over his own feet and fell to the ground.

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa acknowledged Tuesday that he has been fined by Major League Baseball following his televised in-game comments during Sunday night's game against the Phillies. La Russa also expressed contrition for his comments.

A return to the National League not only allowed Cardinals pitcher Edwin Jackson to join a team in the thick of the postseason chase, it allowed him to swing a bat again.

Following an examination that put his mind at ease, Matt Holliday took a couple of steps forward on the field on Tuesday. Holliday took batting practice outside for the first time in several days, and then pinch-hit in the Cardinals' 3-2 National League Division Series loss to the Phillies.

Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin has been mentioned as a possible candidate for Boston's managerial vacancy. But as of Tuesday afternoon, the Red Sox had not asked the Phillies permission to speak to Mackanin.

Manager Charlie Manuel confirmed that right-hander Roy Oswalt would start Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday. Manuel said he could use his full arsenal of pitchers on Wednesday, if needed. Roy Halladay will start Game 5 on Friday, if necessary.