Dodgers vs. Nationals Is an Absolutely Loaded Series  — There's a lot riding on the Nationals-Dodgers NLDS.  The Dodgers are seeking a third straight World Series berth and their first title since 1988.  The Nationals are trying to reach the NLCS for the first time.

Plácido Domingo resigns from L.A. Opera ‘with a heavy heart’ amid harassment inquiry  —  Plácido Domingo, the 78-year-old opera legend who has watched the legacy of his six-decade career darkened by allegations of sexual harassment, announced Wednesday that he is resigning …

Joe Girardi Confirms Interest In Cubs' Managerial Job  —  “There are a lot of pieces in place there,” Girardi says.  —  (670 The Score) A day after the Cubs revealed that three internal candidates are under consideration for their managerial vacancy, an outsider expressed his interest in the job.

Pete Alonso of Mets donates commemorative 9/11 cleats to museum  —  Pete Alonso is a born-again New Yorker.  —  A Tampa, Florida, native, Alonso became a face of the Mets during his historic rookie season.  He plans to live in his Upper East Side apartment for parts of the offseason.

Cincinnati Reds expected to raise payroll for the 2020 season, be active in the offseason  —  The Reds felt like they made progress during the 2019 season, but they didn't meet their expectations with a 75-87 record and their sixth consecutive losing season.  —  Starting pitching became a strength.

Antonetti: Indians Intend To Exercise Kluber's Option, Decline Options On Kipnis, Otero  —  Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti announced at the beginning of today's meeting with the media that the team intends to exercise its $17.5MM club option on right-hander Corey Kluber …

We're going to need a bigger net: Foul balls hurt hundreds of fans at MLB ballparks  —  In 2018, a grandmother celebrating her 79th birthday at Dodgers Stadium in L.A. died after being hit in the head by a foul ball.  —  Dwayne Sowa scored good seats to watch his beloved Mets play the Phillies …

The Beauty of America's Ugliest Ballpark  —  What does baseball lose if the Oakland A's leave the Coliseum?  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — When the Oakland Coliseum opened in 1966, it was hailed as a Brutalist gem that could house two sports in an elegantly simple, circular design.

What the Cubs are looking for in their next manager  —  Cubs officially announced they were parting ways with Joe Maddon as a manager, Theo Epstein made it a point in several instances to mention the Cubs aren't looking for an anti-Joe or anything along those lines.

Watch Jasson Dominguez Homer For The First Time In New York Yankees Uniform  —  BOCA CHICA, Dominican Republic—Jasson Dominguez only needed one at-bat to make a loud impression.  —  With rain pouring Wednesday as the Yankees played the Giants in a Dominican instructional league game …

5 key answers from Daniels about Rangers in 2019, in 2020, and more money this off-season  —  The Texas Rangers are going to have a bigger budget for 2020 and expect to make a bigger jump in wins and losses.  —  General manager Jon Daniels wouldn't say Tuesday how much more money or guarantee …

Phillies' Jake Arrieta praises Gabe Kapler, but not Carlos Santana |  Extra Innings  —  by Matt Breen, Turn out the lights, the party's over.  The Phillies season ended Sunday with a defeat against a 105-loss team that was managed by a utility infielder.  The Phillies used seven relief pitchers …