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Theo outlines Cubs' goals, says Ross a candidate
Theo Epstein confirmed the Cubs' interest in David Ross, but also said at least one member of a playoff team's staff and candidates already within the organization will be eyed to replace the departed Joe Maddon.
Ump at center of '12 infield fly flap to work NLDS
Sam Holbrook, the umpire who was at the center of an infield fly dispute during the 2012 NL wild-card game between Atlanta and St. Louis, will be the crew chief when the Braves and Cardinals meet this week in the division series.
Red Sox president: Keeping Mookie, J.D. 'difficult'
Red Sox president Sam Kennedy says there is a way to keep Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez, but it will be difficult.
Get ready for October: Your guide to the MLB playoffs
As 10 teams start the quest for World Series glory, we've got inside intel, odds for every series and names to know to get you set for the postseason.
Angels oust Ausmus after one year as manager
The Angels have fired manager Brad Ausmus after one season in Los Angeles.
Astros to postseason as World Series favorites
With the postseason about to start, the Astros are the favorites to win the World Series.
Expert picks for the 2019 MLB playoffs
Can the Dodgers win their first title since 1988? Or will the Astros, Yankees or Twins finish off 100-plus-win seasons with a World Series trophy? Our experts make their postseason picks.
Orioles GM finds positives after 108-loss season
One day after the Orioles completed their second straight season with over 100 losses, GM Mike Elias said it was a "very positive year" for the organization's rebuilding effort.
'Religious motivation' eyed in killing of P's family
The Virginia man who police say killed the wife, son and mother-in-law of a minor league pitcher may have operated under some kind of "religious motivation."
MLB playoff preview: Everything you need to know to get October ready
As 10 teams start the quest for World Series glory, we've got inside intel, odds for every series and names to know to get you set for the postseason.
How the Year of the Home Run will create a new level of October chaos
Long balls have been leaving the yard at record rates all season long. Here's what that means for the postseason.
Cards beat writer helps save life in Cubs dugout
Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold performed CPR on a man without a pulse in the Cubs dugout Sunday, helping to save his life.
Power Rankings: Which teams lived up to expectations -- and which didn't
The Astros, Yankees and Dodgers clearly were up to the task all season, but which teams were pleasant surprises and which ones disappointed?
Sources: Ausmus' job status with Angels up in air
Brad Ausmus may lose his job as manager of the Los Angeles Angels after just one year with the team, sources tell ESPN's Buster Olney.
Average MLB game time rises to record 3:05:35
The average time of a nine-inning game reached a record length in the major leagues this season.
Inside the long list of home run records set in 2019
From Pete Alonso to the mighty Twins to the Bronx Bombers, 2019 was the year of the long ball. We go deep to put it all in perspective.
Ex-Cub Ross has 'interest' in succeeding Maddon
Former Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross, who is considered a leading candidate to succeed Joe Maddon as the team's manager, was asked during Sunday's Baseball Tonight show if he'd be interested in the job if the Cubs called.
Twins edge Yankees by one for most HRs in MLB
The Twins hit three homers on Sunday to push their major league record to 307, one ahead of the Yankees for the most in MLB this season.
Rangers, fans say goodbye to Globe Life Park
As the temperature reached the mid-90s on Sunday, a sellout crowd that included former President George W. Bush and 15 former Rangers bid farewell to Globe Life Park, which is getting replaced after just 26 seasons.
Astros' Cole gets 20th win, tops AL in ERA, Ks
Gerrit Cole earned his career-high 20th win, added to his major league-leading strikeout total and finished with the best ERA in the AL, wrapping up a dominant season for himself and the Houston Astros with an 8-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on...
