Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez refused to stay at Donald Trump's hotel in Chicago  —  Trump International Hotel and Tower didn't host the Los Angeles Dodgers on their stay in Chicago for Games 1-2 of the National League Championship Series, the skyscraper where the team stayed earlier in the season.

MLB wants international draft in new CBA with players  —  TORONTO — Major League Baseball is pushing for an international draft as a centerpiece of change in the next collective bargaining agreement with the players' association, according to sources familiar with the proposal.

Arizona Diamondbacks name Mike Hazen general manager  —  After years of moves that raised eyebrows around baseball, the Diamondbacks on Sunday made one that left most everyone impressed.  By hiring Mike Hazen as their new general manager, they landed a respected, up-and-coming GM away from one of the game's top franchises.

Golden age of relievers carries Cleveland Indians to within one win of World Series  —  TORONTO - This is a dangerous time to be a starting pitcher for the Indians.  It might be a line drive back to the mound that breaks a hand, a strained forearm or an unexpected drone attack.

Mariners Announce Surgeries For Steve Cishek, Taijuan Walker, Tony Zych  —  The Mariners announced that three important members of the team's pitching staff recently underwent surgery.  Reliever Steve Cishek had his torn hip labrum repaired, starter Taijuan Walker had a bone fragment removed …

Roseville teen playing ‘Pokemon Go’ hit, killed by drunken motorcyclist, police say  —  Ryan Mannes played shortstop on Roseville High School baseball team  —  ROSEVILLE, Mich. - A 14-year-old Roseville boy playing “Pokemon Go” died Friday evening after he was hit by an intoxicated motorcycle rider, police said.

Fanatics, Under Armour Team For MLB's On-Field Jerseys Beginning With '20 Season … In what would mark a significant shake up in MLB's licensing business, Fanatics and Under Armour have quietly completed a deal that will see them team to produce UA-branded on-field jerseys starting with the '20 season.

Changes to coaching staff, roster still ahead for Cardinals  —  ST. LOUIS  • With a few keystrokes last week the Cardinals tightened their 40-man roster by removing two catchers, Michael Ohlman and Alberto Rosario, and reliever Mitch Harris.  —  The moves are just beginning.