Overmatched: Dodgers' moves don't work, down 2-0 in Series  —  BOSTON (AP) Maybe this World Series just isn't in the cards for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  —  Trying to play the matchup game, manager Dave Roberts' team instead looked overmatched at Fenway Park.

Twins hire Rocco Baldelli as manager, now youngest in majors  —  Seeking a fresh voice for their underachieving young players, the Minnesota Twins have made Rocco Baldelli the youngest manager in the major leagues.  —  The Twins hired the 37-year-old Baldelli on Thursday …

Mets to decide soon between three GM candidates with different backgrounds  —  The Mets should soon have their next general manager.  —  Interviews concluded Wednesday with Fred Wilpon and Jeff Wilpon interviewing Rays senior vice president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom.

October hero Steve Pearce completes AL East cycle with his beloved Sox  —  Steve Pearce had worn just about every uniform there was to wear.  Except for the one he always dreamt of wearing.  —  Growing up in Lakeland, Florida, Pearce and his two younger brothers were fed a steady diet of Boston sports.

Red Sox not interested in swagger showdown with Dodgers  —  BOSTON — Earlier in the postseason, Alex Cora told a story about a spring training meeting he held with Mookie Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Xander Bogaerts.  His message: “You guys are good.  You should play the part.”

World Series a reminder Dave Dombrowski made the Detroit Tigers matter  —  He had the money to deal from the start.  He had a rich farm system, too.  —  But if you think any general manager can take those pluses and guide a baseball franchise to the World Series, then you're underestimating Dave Dombrowski.

Phillies worst in MLB at making hard contact |  Extra Innings  —  The 2018 postseason could end as soon as this weekend in Los Angeles, and that means the Phillies and baseball's other 29 teams will have to start making their lists (40-man rosters and free-agent and trade pursuits) as they prepare for the 2019 season.

Manny Machado's free agency payday won't be dampened by poor postseason behavior  —  LOS ANGELES — This is a celebrated World Series overflowing with perennial All-Stars, MVPs, Cy Young winners and future Hall of Famers, but no one is captivating America's attention like Manny Machado.

Braves happy with growth of third basemen Camargo, Riley  —  On Sept. 28, Johan Camargo launched his final homer of the season in Philadelphia.  His tally, 19, far surpassed what anyone could've expected, even if Camargo arrived at spring training looking rather brawny.

Rougned Odor the lone Rangers finalist in AL Gold Glove competition  —  Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor could realize his goal of winning a Rawlings Gold Glove for defensive excellence.  —  Odor was unveiled Thursday as a finalist for the award.  Oakland's Jed Lowrie and Ian Kinsler are the other finalists.