Dodgers step closer to World Series, top Brewers in NLDS Game 5 behind dominant Clayton Kershaw  —  Clayton Kershaw bounced back from one of his worst postseason starts with one of his best, pitching the Dodgers past the Brewers 5-2 on Wednesday to move one win from a return trip to the World Series.

MLB closes investigation into cheating claims against Astros  —  Reports from unnamed sources allege the Astros have been stealing signs.  According to the Associated Press, this came up during Game 3 of the ALDS.  —  HOUSTON - Major League Baseball has closed an investigation based on claims …

‘A Dirty Play by a Dirty Player’: The Brewers Have Had It With Dodgers Star Manny Machado  — In an otherwise exhausting night, Manny Machado provided some spice when he collided with Brewers 1B Jesus Aguilar.  Star outfielder Christian Yelich and the rest of Milwaukee seem to be over the shortstop's antics.

Yanks' Gregorius has Tommy John surgery, return uncertain  —  NEW YORK — Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius has undergone Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and is expected to be out of action for much of next season.  —  The Yankees said Wednesday's surgery went as expected.

Cincinnati Reds manager search: Joe Girardi, Brad Ausmus, David Bell to receive 2nd interview  —  Moving into the second round of managerial interviews this week, the Cincinnati Reds plan to speak with Joe Girardi, Brad Ausmus and David Bell, according to sources.

Cleveland Indians All-Star Trevor Bauer to be guest analyst on MLB Network's postseason coverage  —  Bauer says he is looking forward to breaking down the games as well as “providing some jokes that are terrible.”  —  The postseason may be over for the Indians, but not for Trevor Bauer, apparently.

Rockies' Oh Seung-hwan hoping to return to S. Korean league … Colorado Rockies' South Korean reliever Oh Seung-hwan said Wednesday he's hoping to return home after five years of pitching overseas.  —  Oh arrived back in South Korea Wednesday after his third major league season, split with the Toronto Blue Jays and the Rockies.