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Scherzer says cut thumb won't interfere with WS
The Rangers' Max Scherzer has a cut on the thumb of his pitching hand that he doesn't think will hinder him from playing in the World Series.
Red Sox hire Breslow as chief baseball officer
Craig Breslow, who had two stints with the Red Sox as a pitcher, is the team's new chief baseball officer, it was announced Wednesday.
Braves re-sign Johnson to $14.25M, 2-year deal
Braves reliever Pierce Johnson, who was acquired from the Rockies in July, has signed a $14.25M, 2-year deal that also includes a club option for '26.
Astros manager Dusty Baker says he's retiring
After a four-year stint with the Astros that included a World Series ring, Dusty Baker is retiring after 26 seasons as a manager, he told USA Today.
Gallen to oppose Eovaldi in World Series opener
Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen and Rangers righty Nathan Eovaldi will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday in Arlington, Texas.
Dodgers' Peralta recovering from arm surgery
Dodgers left fielder David Peralta is recovering from flexor tendon surgery on his left forearm and is expected to be ready by spring training.
World Series betting tips, picks, MVP predictions
It's Rangers-Diamondbacks for all the marbles. Who will win the World Series and in how many games? Who will win MVP? Our analysts offer their picks.
Casey won't return as Yankees hitting coach
Sean Casey says he will not return as the Yankees hitting coach next season, citing his desire to spend more time with his family.
Source: Brewers' Counsell to interview with Mets
Craig Counsell, who has managed the Brewers to three NL Central titles in his nine seasons, will interview for the Mets' vacancy, a source told ESPN.
'Frustrated' Phillies 'underachieved' in NLCS loss
Despite a 3-2 series lead headed back to Philadelphia and momentum on their side, the Phillies lost the final two games of the NLCS to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park, failing to secure a second consecutive berth in the World Series.
Snakes alive!: D-backs NLCS win excites Arizona
Arizona's finest supported the Diamondbacks as they reached their first World Series since 2001.
The World Series matchup is set! What Rangers and D-backs need to do to win it all
Bring on the Fall Classic! Here's your first look at how Texas and Arizona stack up.
D-backs continue run, back in first WS since '01
The Diamondbacks stunned the heavily favored Phillies with a 4-2 victory in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series and are back in the World Series for the first time since 2001.
Source: Red Sox offer Breslow baseball ops job
It wasn't immediately known if current Cubs assistant GM Craig Breslow will accept the offer from the Red Sox, who are looking to replace the fired Chaim Bloom
Phillies manager won't change lineup for Game 7
Despite his team's offensive struggles in a Game-6 loss to the Diamondbacks in the NLCS, Phillies manager Rob Thompson says making lineup changes ahead of Game 7 "doesn't make much sense."
Game 7! Live updates, analysis as Phillies, D-backs battle to reach World Series
Who will meet the Rangers in the Fall Classic? The National League pennant will be decided tonight.
Sources: Melvin leaves Padres to manage Giants
Bob Melvin will leave the Padres to become the manager of the Giants, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
'He's one of one': Clubhouse philosopher, straight shooter and line-drive hitter, there's nobody like Nick Castellanos
The Phillies' right fielder has found a home in a city that loves him exactly the way he is.
Baker says Astros 'have nothing to be ashamed of'
Following Houston's Game 7 loss in the ALCS, Dusty Baker thanked his players for their effort in what was a "grind" of a season -- but didn't seem quite ready to say aloud that his 26-year managerial career was over.
'This is why you play': How this October delivered the gift of back-to-back Game 7 showdowns
A week ago, it looked like both LCS could be headed for sweeps. Instead, we got two classics. Isn't baseball great?