Cardinals, Braves lineups for NLDS Game 1 - MLB

Mike Shildt and Brian Snitker have revealed their lineups for Game 1 of their NLDS matchup.

No surprises here. Kolton Wong is back after missing the final 19 games of the season. Rather than go to the outfield and take Harrison Bader out of the lineup, Tommy Edman goes back to third base and which sends Matt Carpenter to the pine. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Freddie Freeman are back after each missing games with injuries as well. Brian McCann gets the start behind the dish for Atlanta.

Cardinals

1. Dexter Fowler (S) RF
2. Tommy Edman (S) 3B
3. Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B
4. Marcell Ozuna (R) LF
5. Yadier Molina (R) C
6. Paul DeJong (R) SS
7. Kolten Wong (L) 2B
8. Harrison Bader (R) CF
9. Miles Mikolas (R) P

Braves

1. Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) CF
2. Ozzie Albies (S) 2B
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B
5. Nick Markakis (L) LF
6. Matt Joyce (L) RF
7. Brian McCann (L) C
8. Dansby Swanson (R) SS
9. Dallas Keuchel (L) P

It’s gonna be hotter than blue blazes at game time — mid-to-upper 90s — so best get yourself a cold beverage, folks. Yes, even if you’re watching in an air-conditioned room and/or live in Montana or something. It’s good advice regardless.

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LOS ANGELES — Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson, and Tommy Kahnle were activated by the New York Yankees ahead of their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York cleared three roster spots after a 1-0 loss at Seattle, optioning infielder-outfielders Oswaldo Cabrera and Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre along with left-hander Matt Krook.

Stanton, Donaldson and Kahnle all played in a rehab game for Double-A Somerset. Stanton was hitless in three at-bats in his first appearance since injuring his left hamstring on April 15.

Donaldson went 1 for 4 in his fourth rehab game as he comes back from a strained right hamstring originally sustained on April 5.

Kahnle pitched one inning, giving up one run and one hit and walking two. He has been out since spring training with right biceps tendinitis.

Aaron Boone said he wasn’t concerned about Stanton returning after playing in just one rehab game. He did say that Stanton likely will be a designated hitter for a couple of weeks after rejoining the Yankees.

New York is missing centerfielder Harrison Bader, who strained his right hamstring against the Mariners and went on the injured list the next day.

Left-hander Carlos Rodón, sidelined since spring training by a sore left forearm and an ailing back, was transferred to the 60-day injured list.