The New York Mets need a big-name starting pitcher before next season, and one name to watch is Twins starter Joe Ryan.

Buoyed by strong pitching, the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres to advance to the National League Division Series.

Milwaukee struck first but the Cubs responded with four runs of their own to win 4-3 and force another NLDS game at Wrigley Field.

• The longer this postseason goes, the more the Cubs will feel Cade Horton’s absence. The young pitcher, who’s been sidelined with a fractured right rib, is scheduled to throw off the mound this week ...