Dodgers-Astros: Data-driven World Series clubs still find room for the human element  —  LOS ANGELES - Game 1 of the World Series will be played at Dodger Stadium, but considering the assembled brain power that could give NASA a run for its money, it's a wonder why the Los Angeles Dodgers …

Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez to interview for Nationals job: report  —  A day after the team's elimination from the playoffs, Cubs President Theo Epstein reflects on the team's accomplishments Oct. 20, 2017.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Would R.A. Dickey fit with the Reds?  —  The Braves announced on Monday that they have declined an $8 million option on knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, making him a free agent.  —  The Reds have talked about looking for an innings-eating starter and despite the fact Dickey will turn 43 next week …

Mickey Callaway to be named new Mets manager, sources confirm  —  Mickey Callaway, who spent the last five seasons as pitching coach of the Indians, will be named the 21st manager in Mets history, sources confirmed Sunday.  Though terms were not announced officially, the 42-year-old will receive a three-year deal.

Cardinals add Willie McGee to coaching staff; Jose Oquendo back  —  The St. Louis Cardinals made changes to their coaching staff Monday, adding former Cardinals great Willie McGee and bringing back Jose Oquendo as third base coach.  —  Mike Shildt will move from third base coach to bench coach and Ron …

Ex-big leaguer Ray Knight arrested, charged with assault  —  ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) Former Major Leaguer and current television analyst Ray Knight has been charged with assault following an incident in his northern Virginia home.  —  Fairfax County Police said they were called to Knight's home …

‘Raw’ Hal Steinbrenner speaks as big Yankees offseason begins … LOS ANGELES — Hal Steinbrenner admitted being “a little raw right now.”  He was speaking by phone Monday from his office in the Tampa stadium named for his father, not even 48 hours having elapsed since the Yankees lost ALCS Game 7 to the Astros.

Former Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, wife aid Puerto Rico  —  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and his wife continue to give to hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico.  —  Jorge and Laura Posada headed to the island Monday in a cargo plane that they helped fill …

Mike Mazzeo: Yankees are set up for future but still have five big decisions to make heading into 2018  —  HOUSTON  —  It's over.  —  The Yankees 2017 season came to a disappointing end in Game 7 of the ALCS against the Astros, but the future looks bright.

Porzingis heats up Knicks' center controversy: My pal should play  —  Kristaps Porzingis and Willy Hernangomez … The Knicks' broiling center controversy heated up Sunday as Kristaps Porzingis said Willy Hernangomez “deserves” to be on the floor.  Porzingis said he is trying keep his friend's …

Despite a disappointing finish, Yankees' Baby Bombers are just getting started  —  HOUSTON — In what was supposed to be a rebuilding season, Baby Bombers like Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez, Greg Bird and Luis Severino all got their first taste of pressure-packed, postseason baseball …