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2024 MLB World Series betting guide: Props, picks, futures
Here are our 2024 MLB World Series betting tips along with picks to win MVP.
Rizzo's broken fingers better before World Series
Anthony Rizzo says his broken fingers are doing better heading into the World Series.
How a backyard of dreams powered Yankees closer Luke Weaver
Weaver's surprise rise to October star began with a set of homemade batting cages in DeLand, Florida.
Ohtani 50/50 ball fetches record-breaking $4.39M
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 ball shattered the record paid for a ball in any sport, selling for $4.392 million at auction.
Dodgers legendary pitcher Valenzuela dies at 63
Fernando Valenzuela, the impetus behind "Fernandomania" while starring for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1980s, has died at the age of 63.
Roberts names Flaherty Dodgers' Game 1 starter
Jack Flaherty will start for the Dodgers in the World Series opener against the New York Yankees, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday, and the veteran right-hander will be opposed by Gerrit Cole on Friday night at Dodger Stadium.
Guardians envision Naylor as 1B 'anchor' in '25
Cleveland Guardians management met with reporters Tuesday to assess a regular season in which they won 92 games to capture the AL Central title, and look ahead to the future, where it is expected they might get trade calls about first baseman Josh Naylor.
World of risk? Hurt Cortes eyes Yanks roster spot
Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes expects to be on the team's World Series roster despite the risk of pitching with a strained flexor tendon, an injury that is often the precursor to a more serious elbow injury.
MLB wants Rays in Tampa area even if Trop unfit
MLB hopes to find the Rays a temporary home near their fan base around Tampa Bay at least for the start of the 2025 season if the damage to Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton cannot be repaired in time.
Mets' Blackburn out months with spinal procedure
Mets RHP Paul Blackburn will be out at least 4-5 months following a procedure to repair a cerebrospinal fluid leak this month, the team said Tuesday.
Borgschulte leaves O's to be Twins' hitting coach
The Twins on Tuesday named Matt Borgschulte as their hitting coach for the 2025 season.
Cardinals hire Cerfolio for player development
The St. Louis Cardinals continued the makeover of their front office Tuesday by hiring Robert Cerfolio away from the Cleveland Guardians to serve as their assistant general manager in charge of player development and performance.
'Clearly, the moment does not bother him': NLCS MVP Tommy Edman has been everything the Dodgers wanted -- and more
L.A. thought it had landed a super-utility man at the trade deadline. Turns out, he's an October hero, too.
Boone boasts Yankees' bond as World Series nears
As the World Series nears, New York manager Aaron Boone spoke to reporters Monday, often stressing the bond the Yankees have developed through this season, adding that "these guys love each other and these guys love doing it for one another."
World Series tickets top $1,300 on resale market
Resale tickets for the World Series opener at Dodger Stadium against the New York Yankees started at $1,358 on Monday evening on StubHub.
Griffeys in L.A. to see LeBron, Bronny in opener
More than 30 years after they became the first father-son duo to team up in Major League Baseball history, Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be in the building Tuesday night to potentially see LeBron James and Bronny James play in the same game in the NBA.
Brewers shake up staff, promote LeBoeuf, Theisen
Weeks after their elimination from the National League postseason at the hands of the New York Mets, the Milwaukee Brewers promoted Al LeBoeuf and Eric Theisen from their Triple-A affiliate to take over as hitting coaches on manager Pat Murphy's staff.
Average LCS game time up 12 minutes to 3:16
The average time of a nine-inning game in the League Championship Series rose 12 minutes to 3:16 this year along with an increase in scoring, though the overall postseason figure has fallen by two minutes to 3:00 in the second year of the pitch clock.
Athletics' Sacramento park to have natural grass
The Athletics will soon move to a temporary ballpark in Sacramento, California, Sutter Health Park, which will now include natural grass, not artificial turf, a pivot that could ease concerns about playing on a synthetic surface in a city of extreme heat.
Cubs' Hoerner had surgery on hand after season
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner underwent right flexor tendon surgery on his right hand after the season ended.