Cubs Wait to See Who They'll Meet After Reaching NLCS Again  —  CHICAGO — Best in the majors this season, the Chicago Cubs cleared their first big October hurdle.  Now, they wait to see who's next.  —  The Cubs advanced to the NL Championship Series for the second straight year by knocking …

Mike Dee out as Padres president and CEO  —  In a surprising turn of events, Mike Dee, the executive who had been entrusted with running the Padres, is out as president and CEO of the franchise.  —  In a surprising turn of events, Mike Dee, the executive who had been entrusted with running the Padres …

Both clubs unbeaten this postseason, packed with power sources  —  The words are printed on yellowed pages of history books.  The reams of new-age statistics flood into apps and computer programs.  Heck, even the unexplainable phenomenon known as the gut feeling roils the stomach.

Everything you need to know as Nationals and Dodgers meet in Game 4  —  With their season on the line, the Dodgers will send Clayton Kershaw to the mound on three days' rest for Game 4 against the Nationals.  Washington will counter with right-hander Joe Ross.

Tyson Ross undergoes surgery to fix thoracic outlet syndrome  —  Padres starting pitcher Tyson Ross throws live batting practice before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park.  (Jake Roth/USA Today Sports)  —  On Tuesday, Tyson Ross sat in the stands at Dodger Stadium …

Casilla weeps after being passed over in fateful collapse in ninth  —  Former closer felt despite rocky season, his experience and postseason record could have made the difference in outcome  —  SAN FRANCISCO - There was very little crying in the Giants clubhouse Tuesday night despite the epic ninth inning meltdown.

Atlanta Braves Go with Snitker AND Washington; Details Have Me Curious  —  The Atlanta Braves have named Brian Snitker the full-time manager, among other moves as well.  There are some curiosities surrounding these moves, too, and I think this was a “this will do for now” hiring.

Former Heisman Trophy winner comforts man who had collapsed with apparent seizure  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Tim Tebow's Arizona Fall League debut lasted five and a half innings Tuesday afternoon, as the Mets' recent signee was removed in the sixth inning after grounding out three times …

The 5 Toughest Receivers I've Ever Covered … At least 80% of interceptions start in bed.  Or in a recliner.  I'm serious.  Monday through Friday, all I do is watch film on receivers.  On Monday nights, I watch our upcoming opponents' last three games.  Every single snap in the All-22 film.

Brandin Cooks says he'll continue TD celebration despite Josh Norman's bow-and-arrow fine  —  Raiders Cooks 98-yd TD: Oakland Raiders at New Orleans Saints  —  New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) catches a 98-yard touchdown pass, the longest in Saints history …

Former Dallas Cowboy Greg Hardy transitioning to MMA, preparing for debut  —  Greg Hardy is making the move to mixed martial arts.  —  The controversial former Dallas Cowboys defensive end has decided to put his football career on hold to pursue MMA, MMAFighting.com has learned.