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urday afternoon Lenny Dykstra Jersey , the Dodgers won their game against the Giants and grabbed the last National League playoff spot. Amidst the small celebration of clinching their sixth straight postseason appearance, the Dodgers still had not announced their starting pitcher for Sunday’s season finale as they were waiting for the result from Coors Field.The Nationals ended the Rockies eight-game winning streak and thus, the Dodgers and Rockies were tied for first.But that wasn’t the only news from Denver.After that game was finished, word came out that the Nationals had decided not to start Max Scherzer against the Rockies on Sunday.According to National’s beat writer Chelsea Janes, Scherzer “was surprised the Nationals were considering starting him in the finale, but he agreed. He, Martinez, and general manager Mike Rizzo decided that if the game could eliminate a team from playoff contention, he would pitch it. If the game had playoff implications http://www.philliesfanproshop.com/authentic-pat-neshek-jersey , he would probably pitch it.”However once both the Dodgers and Rockies clinched their playoff spots and the Cardinals were eliminated, the Nationals decided to sit Scherzer and start Erick Fedde.A few hours later, the Dodgers informed the media that they had decided on Sunday’s starting pitcher.Let’s get this out of the way, if the Dodgers win on Sunday, the worst-case scenario is a game on Monday at Dodger Stadium to determine who hosts the National League Divisional Series against the Atlanta Braves.Given that none of the five National League playoff participants know for sure where they will be playing their first official 2018 National League postseason game, Sunday should be filled with plenty of scoreboard watching.Sunday’s Games with National League Playoff Implications12:05 p.m. PDT:Dodgers (Rich Hill) at Giants (Andrew Srez)12:05 p.m.:Braves (Kevin Gausman) at Phillies (Ranger Surez)12:10 p.m.:Rockies (Tyler Anderson) vs. Nationals (Erick Fedde)12:10 p.m.:Brewers (Gio Gonzalez) vs. Tigers (Spencer Turnbull)12:15 p.m.:Cubs (Mike Montgomery) vs. Cardinals (Jack Flaherty) TOKYO (AP) — Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto isn’t letting trade rumors become a distraction either at home or in Japan, where he is currently part of an MLB All-Star tour.Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill has dismissed talk about trading Realmuto, but the catcher’s agent, Jeff Berry Carlos Santana Jersey , predicted his client will be with a different team by spring training.“It’s not a discussion for me to have, honestly,” Realmuto said Friday. “It’s not my decision whether I get traded or not. It’s up to the Marlins. Whatever they want to do with me, that’s up to them. So for me, there is really no discussion to be had. My job is to show up and play baseball.”Hill declined to say whether Realmuto informed the Marlins he won’t sign a long-term contract with them.The Astros, Angels, Athletics, Braves, Mets and Nationals are among the teams seeking an upgrade behind the plate.“To be honest http://www.philliesfanproshop.com/authentic-pat-neshek-jersey , I am trying not to think about that too much right now,” Realmuto said. “I’m just out here trying to have a good time with my teammates here, kind of put all that stuff behind me until next week and just kind of enjoy my experience here.”The 27-year-old Realmuto was a first-time All-Star this year. He hit .277 and set career highs with 21 homers and 74 RBIs. He had a $2.9 million salary after losing in arbitration, and is eligible for arbitration this winter and again following the 2019 season.Miami finished last in the NL East this year with a 63-98 record.Meanwhile, Realmuto is having a blast in Japan. He homered in Thursday’s warmup against the Yomiuri Giants, which the MLB squad won 9-6. He is scheduled to be behind the plate in Game 2 of the six-game series against Japan’s national team at Tokyo Dome.