What happened: Chicago set Sean Burke to start Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against Houston. Burke addressed the assignment ahead of the October matchup.

Why it matters: Game 2 shapes the best-of-three series math with elimination on the line. Chicago extends its October run with a win and goes home with a loss.

What to watch: Watch first-pitch timing and Houston's lineup response for Game 2. The result decides whether the series continues.