Both New York teams—one loaded with payroll, the other steeped in rings—started strong but faded fast. The Yankees made the playoffs only to fall in the ALDS, while the Mets missed October entirely.

The Dodgers staved off elimination in Toronto last night to force a decisive Game 7 against the Blue Jays tonight. The Blue Jays threatened to tie or win the game in the bottom of the ninth last night ...