Dave Roberts explains pulling Rich Hill, says he ‘left everything out there’  —  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers saw a four-run lead turn into a five-run deficit in the final three innings in Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday night, prompting a 9-6 loss and an overwhelming 3-1 series deficit to the Boston Red Sox.

Mets to name Brodie Van Wagenen next GM, and agents have questions  —  The Mets and CAA Baseball co-head Brodie Van Wagenen are finalizing a deal that will name him the next general manager, according to a source.  —  A press conference is scheduled for next week, possibly as early as Tuesday.

Rays lead the league in producing manager and general manager talent  —  They traditionally have the lowest payroll and lowest season attendance in baseball which, on the surface, would tend to render the Tampa Bay Rays one of the more irrelevant franchises in baseball.