This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. Did you feel that crisp air this morning? That can only mean one thing: It's time for October late-September baseball.
The four Wild Card Series begin tonight, and our own Dayn Perry has identified the biggest question for each matchup. The Red Sox and Yankees will write another chapter in their storied rivalry, but this chapter may not include New York slugger Aaron Judge. If Judge can't play -- or if he plays at less than 100 percent -- can the Yankees manufacture enough runs to advance?
In the NL, the Cubs are out in San Diego for their series against the Padres. Chicago might be a slight underdog, but it also has our top-ranked player in the postseason with Pete Crow-Armstrong leading the way. Here are a couple more key links to get you prepped for postseason baseball: With Game 1 between the Braves and Phillies starting at 2 p.m.
ET tomorrow, there will be a lot of fake work getting done in the afternoon. We have the complete schedule -- including broadcast information -- right here. One of the best things about college football is its unpredictability.
Every year, teams come out of nowhere to capture the attention of the country. This season, that team might just be Mississippi State. Led by early Heisman Trophy candidate Kamario Taylor, the Bulldogs just slayed Missouri in a top-25 matchup, prompting a 12-spot jump in our updated College Football Power Rankings.
It's been a fun story so far, and our own Brandon Marcello has the details. Here's a quick look at a portion of the back end of the top 25: 16. Virginia Tech (--) Oregon was another riser in the rankings after a big win -- even after losing star quarterback Dante Moore to a concussion -- and it looks like Dylan Raiola's patience is already paying off for both parties.
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