Red Sox-Dodgers World Series averages 14.1 million viewers  —  NEW YORK — Boston's five-game World Series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers averaged 14,125,000 viewers on Fox, down 25 percent from last year and the fourth-lowest ever.  —  The Series featuring a pair of large-market teams averaged …

Red Sox Exercise $15 Million 2019 Option on Ace Chris Sale  —  The Red Sox have exercised their $15 million option for next season on ace left-hander Chris Sale.  —  BOSTON (AP) — THE RED Sox have exercised their $15 million option for next season on ace left-hander Chris Sale.

Even as autumn of his career arrives, Freese continues to bloom in October  —  LOS ANGELES  • When he first entered the home clubhouse at Dodger Stadium a few months ago, David Freese sensed the expectations surrounding his new team, that static crackle that comes with contention …

Biggest plays from the Red Sox's 11 postseason wins  —  The Boston Red Sox capped off an amazing season with an amazing postseason run, going 11-3 against the 100-win New York Yankees, 103-win Houston Astros and a loaded Los Angeles Dodgers team.  Only three teams in the wild-card era …

Mike Moustakas, Joakim Soria Decline Mutual Options  —  The Brewers announced Tuesday that third baseman Mike Moustakas and right-hander Joakim Soria have both declined their half of their 2019 mutual options.  Moustakas' option came with a $15MM value, while Soria's was worth $10MM.

Brodie Van Wagenen says Mickey Callaway will stay  —  New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen says Mickey Callaway will remain New York's manager and hopes ace Jacob deGrom stays with the team “for a long time.”  —  Van Wagenen was officially introduced as the Mets GM on Tuesday …

It's time to rip up Alex Cora's contract  —  Alex Cora deserves to make more money.  —  I know, it's a bit uncomfortable to read or write those words when talking about any human being who is pulling down a nice $800,000-a-year paycheck.  But this is the world of professional athletics …

Cubs decline Brandon Kintzler option  —  CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have declined a $10 million team option on right-hander Brandon Kintzler, who now must decide this week whether to exercise a $5 million player option.  —  A 34-year-old right-hander, Kintzler was 3-3 with a 4.60 ERA …

Blue Jays present Charlie Montoyo as leader rather than tactician  —  TORONTO - Anyone who thinks they know exactly what kind of manager Charlie Montoyo will be at the highest level is kidding themselves.  —  Even Ross Atkins and the Toronto Blue Jays front office is making an educated guess …

Agent: Realmuto “Is Not Going To Sign An Extension In Miami”  —  While the Marlins have previously made it clear that they hoped to discuss a long-term contract with star catcher J.T. Realmuto this offseason, it sounds like Realmuto's camp has other ideas.  In an appearance on MLB Network Radio …

Last Slide  —  It's apparently been a productive fall for a couple of Detroit Tigers prospects.  —  On Monday, the Arizona Fall League named the rosters for the Fall Stars Game, to be played at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 in Surprise, Ariz., and a pair of Tigers made the list.

Angels hire Doug White as pitching coach  —  The Angels have hired Doug White to be their new pitching coach.  —  White will join the staff of first-year manager Brad Ausmus, who was introduced at Angel Stadium last week, and replace Charles Nagy.  Nagy was the pitching coach …