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Rays decline 2021 options on Morton, Zunino
Starting pitcher Charlie Morton, who went 3-1 for the Rays in the postseason, and catcher Mike Zunino, who hit four home runs in the playoffs, will become free agents after Tampa Bay declined its options for the 2021 season.
Brewers decline to re-up Gyorko, Sogard, Gamel
The Brewers have declined 2021 options on infielders Jedd Gyorko and Eric Sogard as well as outfielder Ben Gamel.
Which World Series is the best ever? We rank all 116 Fall Classics
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.
Passan: The real problem with White Sox hiring Tony La Russa? What drove the decision
Whether or not La Russa can do the job in Chicago at age 76 has nothing to do with what makes his hiring so troublesome.
Rays decline '21 options on Morton, Zunino
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.
Where does Dodgers-Rays rate among the best World Series ever? We rank all 116 Fall Classics
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.
How does political perception differ from reality in American sports?
There's a complex contrast between a league's image and the politics of the people in charge.
Sources: Angels to interview at least 7 for GM job
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.
Sources: Tigers, Hinch finalizing managerial deal
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.
White Sox's La Russa email uses wrong signature
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.
Veteran Braun's $15M option declined by Brewers
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.
Reports: Yanks to pick up option on LHP Britton
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.
Why the Tony La Russa hiring will or won't work and what those across MLB are saying
Didn't see the 76-year-old Hall of Famer coming back in 2021? We break down the decision.
Tony La Russa joins a long list of coaches who've done reunion tours
After 34 years and two other managing jobs, La Russa comes back to Chicago.
Braves decline $3.5M option for reliever O'Day
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 La Russa, 76, to manage White Sox
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.
NYC mayor deflects over review of Mets sale
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.
Tony La Russa joins a long list of coaching who've done reunion tours
After 34 years and two other managing jobs, La Russa comes back to Chicago.
How baseball made it through its best, worst, smartest, dumbest and scariest season ever
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.
WS ratings average drops 32% from previous low
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.