What happened: Aaron Judge was left off the New York Yankees' ALDS roster with a lingering calf injury as the Tampa Bay Rays took Game 1 behind Drew Rasmussen. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-3, and the Milwaukee Brewers edged the San Diego Padres 3-2 after a potential Ty France home run struck a roof cable and was caught.

Why it matters: Judge's absence instantly alters the American League playoff picture. Elsewhere, Freddy Peralta praised his midseason trade from the New York Mets to Tampa Bay, while Atlanta faces a critical rotation decision on whether to pitch Chris Sale in Game 2 or save him for Game 3.

What to watch: The Yankees attempt to even their series without their premier power threat, while the Braves finalize their pitching plans for Game 2.