Joe Buck explains why calling World Series at Wrigley will be his career highlight  —  This weekend, I get to do something nobody has ever done before: a TV broadcast of a World Series game at Wrigley Field.  —  It will be the No. 1 highlight of my career.  —  I probably shouldn't say that.

Cespedes will opt out, but Mets remain in picture  —  Star Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes plans to exercise his opt-out clause shortly after the World Series.  —  This should come as no surprise to anyone who follows the game, as it's a virtual lock that he tops the $47.5 million over two years he has remaining on his contract.

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Daniels facing one of most critical Rangers off-seasons of career  —  SURPRISE, ARIZ.  —  Only one general manager in the major leagues, the New York Yankees' Brian Cashman, has been in his position with the same team longer than Jon Daniels.  —  Billy Beane, Brian Sabean and Kenny Williams …

Reds Designate John Lamb, Select Contract Of Ariel Hernandez  —  The Reds announced today that they've designated left-hander John Lamb for assignment and selected the contract of right-hander Ariel Hernandez.  Lamb recently underwent his second back surgery in the past 10 months, giving him a chance to clear waivers.

Five years later, memories of Rangers-Cardinals Game 6 still sting  —  Since the end of the 2011 baseball season David Freese has played for three major-league teams, never driven in more than 79 runs and has hit .211 in 111 postseason at-bats.  —  But one night five years ago …

Hillary Clinton says she won't be the next ‘deporter-in-chief’  —  These Iowa kids will charm the next president into fixing immigration, the environment, and school lunch

Scout's View: Padres LHP Jose Torres  —  Former Phillies scout Therron Brockish reprises his role for BA with weekly scouting reports from the Arizona Fall League.  Brockish has more than 20 years of experience as a college coach and as an amateur scout.  He served as an assistant coach at Wayne State …

It'll Cost $250 To Watch Cubs On TV At Some Wrigleyville Bars This Weekend  —  WRIGLEYVILLE — And you thought World Series parking in Wrigleyville was expensive.  —  Bars near Wrigley Field are charging as much as $250 — per person — to get inside this weekend to watch the Cubs play in the World Series ... on TV.

Rangers Outright Lucas Harrell, Shawn Tolleson  —  TODAY: Tolleson has elected free agency, the team announced.  —  YESTERDAY: The Rangers have outrighted right-handed pitchers Lucas Harrell and Shawn Tolleson, according to an announcement from VP of communications John Blake.