Bryan Price to return as Reds' manager  —  The Cincinnati Reds will be changing decision-makers in the front office after this season, with president of baseball operations Walt Jocketty going into quasi-retirement and general manager Dick Williams taking over final say on baseball decisions.

Ryder Cup 2016: American heckler wins $100 off Justin Rose  —  If you've got the nerve to heckle a Ryder Cup player over a missed putt, you'd better be good enough to show him how it's done.  —  Particularly when there's $100 up for grabs.  —  Let's let Open champion and European stalwart Henrik Stenson …

Three Needs: Cincinnati Reds  —  After the season concludes, we'll be looking at every team in the league in depth with MLBTR's annual Offseason Outlook series.  For the time being, though, we're taking preliminary big-picture looks at what some of the non-contending clubs will need to focus on as part of our Three Needs series.

USA TODAY's Editorial Board: Trump is ‘unfit for the presidency’  —  We haven't made a voting recommendation in 34 years.  For this election, we made an exception. … In the 34-year history of USA TODAY, the Editorial Board has never taken sides in the presidential race.

A-Rod Starts New Role as Minor League Instructor in Tampa  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez is back on the field for the New York Yankees in his new role as an instructor.  —  A-Rod arrived Friday at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa, Florida, to work with prospects taking part in instructional league.

Cardinals won't pick up Holliday's option for 2017  —  Slugger would have made $17 million next season.  He was activated from the disabled list Friday and is expected to make his last regular-season appearance here this weekend.

Was the Ricky Nolasco trade a mistake?  —  When Twins interim GM Rob Antony got the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to take Ricky Nolasco in a deal bundled with Alex Meyer, most of Twins Territory called it an unqualified success.  From Mike Bates to Seth Stohs to myself (who graded the deal …

Last Domino Falls In Affiliation Shuffle, Carolina Links With Brewers  —  After weeks of negotiations, all of high Class A is settled for the next two seasons at least.  The Carolina Mudcats announced on Friday that they had chosen the Brewers as their affiliate for the next two seasons.

Sandy Koufax' final victory might have been his best  —  As thousands of cellphone cameras went off like fireflies, the crowd rose to its feet, and the cheers echoed throughout Chavez Ravine.  It was Vin Scully Appreciation Night at Dodger Stadium this past Sunday, but this reception was not for him.

For Kansas City's toddlers, Royals missing playoffs is unheard of  —  You thought you were bummed about the Royals not making the playoffs?  Imagine being a parent who has to explain to a 2 year old that there will be no World Series appearance by the Royals this year.  —  The talk is coming soon.

Cubs-Pirates stopped by rain, first tie in majors since 2005  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates played to the first tie game in the major leagues since 2005 when rain forced the teams to stop in the sixth inning Thursday night with the score 1-all.