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Starting pitcher Charlie Morton, who went 3-1 for the Rays in the postseason, and catcher Mike Zunino, who swatted four home runs in the playoffs, will become free agents after Tampa Bay declined its options for the 2021 season.

The finale of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season goes up against the scandals, scapegoats, superstars and, yes, the Yankees of the past. Sam Miller judges every October since 1903.

There's a complex contrast between a league's image and the politics of the people in charge.

The Angels have interviewed or will bring in at least seven candidates for their vacant general manager position, sources told ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Alden Gonzalez.

The Detroit Tigers have made progress in finalizing a deal with former Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch to be their next manager, although the agreement is not finalized, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.

The White Sox mistakenly sent an email welcoming Tony La Russa that included AJ Hinch's signature on a photo of La Russa, an error that was due to multiple variations of the graphic being prepared for various candidates, a source told ESPN.

The Brewers have declined to exercise a $15 million mutual 2021 option on veteran outfielder Ryan Braun as the franchise's career home run leader ponders whether to continue playing.

The Yankees plan to pick up lefty reliever Zack Britton's option and decline options on Brett Gardner and J.A. Happ, according to multiple reports.

Didn't see the 76-year-old Hall of Famer coming back in 2021? We break down the decision.

After 34 years and two other managing jobs, La Russa comes back to Chicago.

Darren O'Day, who was 4-0 with a 1.10 ERA in 19 relief appearances for the Braves this season, had a $3.5 million option for 2021 turned down by the team, making him a free agent.

Hall of Famer Tony La Russa, who last managed in the major leagues by guiding the Cardinals to the World Series in 2011, has been hired by the White Sox at age 76.

Citing a review of the proposed Mets sale because of the location of Citi Field, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declined to comment on whether he thought Steve Cohen would be a fit owner.

After 34 years and two other managing jobs, La Russa comes back to Chicago.

Baseball during a pandemic almost didn't happen. Once the fighting stopped, the strangest season ever started, stumbled, mesmerized and finished. It was unreal, and hopefully we never see it again.

The Dodgers' six-game Series win over the Rays averaged a 5.2 rating, 12 share and 9,785,000 viewers, Nielsen Media Research said. The previous low was a 7.6 rating, 12 share and 12,660,000 viewers for the Giants' four-game sweep of the Tigers in 2012.

Adam Eaton, Anibal Sanchez, Howie Kendrick and Eric Thames are all free agents after the Nationals declined their 2021 options Wednesday.

Colorado won't pick up the $12 million option on Daniel Murphy and will instead pay a $6 million buyout to the infielder who failed to flourish in his two years with the Rockies.

St. Louis declined Kolten Wong's $12.5 million option for 2021, making the longtime Cardinals second baseman a free agent.The Cardinals will pay Wong a $1 million buyout.

Major League Baseball said that Dodgers infielder Justin Turner flouted coronavirus protocols when he returned to the field after receiving a positive test.