MLB must end spy games for good  —  It has been a brutal postseason for catchers, with passed balls and wild pitches and pitches missed altogether because of misinterpreted signs and crossed-up signals.  “You know why that is, right?” an evaluator asked.  “It's all about the cheating.”

‘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.