NLDS: Nationals' Anibal Sanchez to start over Max Scherzer vs. Dodgers  —  The Washington Nationals will start Anibal Sanchez instead of Max Scherzer for Game 3 of their National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.  —  The Nationals announced the pitching change Sunday, less than nine hours before first pitch.

Mark Melancon: I didn't realize how good Braves were until I got here  —  The Braves and Cardinals play Game 3 of the NLDS Sunday afternoon.  Beforehand, Braves manager Brian Snitker and closer Mark Melancon were among those who spoke with reporters in St. Louis.  —  • Snitker still didn't name a starter for Game 4.

ALDS Game 2: Gerrit Cole's 15-K masterpiece gives Astros 2-0 advantage over Rays  —  In what will go down as one of the most dominant pitching performances in postseason history, Gerrit Cole masterfully struck out batter after batter Saturday night.  Fifteen of them in total …

Redskins fire Coach Jay Gruden after 0-5 start  —  Washington Redskins Coach Jay Gruden has been fired after the team's 0-5 start to the season.  —  Gruden was summoned to the team's facility in Ashburn for a 5 a.m. meeting Monday by owner Daniel Snyder and team president Bruce Allen, who informed him of the decision.

How to watch Yankees vs. Twins: MLB live stream, schedule, TV channel, start time for ALDS Game 2  —  The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins meet in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Saturday, the day after New York took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series with a 10-4 win at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

Reggie Jackson on Yankees' Didi Gregorius: 'Don't wake him up'  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Of course Mr. October would see it coming.  Back in the dog days of August, when Didi Gregorius was mired in a terrible slump, special adviser to the general manager Reggie Jackson singled out the New York Yankees shortstop …

Sources: Mets doing background work on Carlos Beltran, mutual interest between player and team  —  Beltran had bumpy tenure as a member of the Mets  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The Carlos Beltran- as-Mets-manager speculation has now grown legs and turned into an actual story.

John Middleton nears a decision on Gabe Kapler, asks Phillies players for input  —  Gabe Kapler's future as Phillies manager could be determined by his players, as team owner John Middleton, according to a source, has sought input on Kapler from members of the roster as he nears a decision …

Nine shot, four people killed in KCK bar shooting  —  KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Four people were killed in an overnight shooting at a bar in Kansas City, Kansas, according to police.  —  Around 1:30 a.m Sunday., officers responded to a shooting at Tequila KC Bar at 10th Street and Central Avenue.

The Las Vegas A's?  Baseball commissioner tells Oakland it could happen  —  Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made it clear to Oakland officials that the A's proposed waterfront ballpark and the team's desire to develop at the Coliseum is an “all in one” proposition …

As the Cubs look to get younger in the rotation, Cole Hamels will make his pitch as a free agent  —  All the season-defining moments blurred together for the Cubs, and so did all the theories about the team's inconsistencies.  —  The Cubs played too tight on the field and acted too loose in the clubhouse.

Loretta: Cubs Need More Structure, Accountability  —  Mark Loretta interviewed for the Cubs' managerial opening Thursday.  —  (670 The Score) The first individual to interview for the Cubs' managerial vacancy went into detail Saturday about what he believes needs to change and how he would approach the job.

Buck Showalter Tells WFAN He Wants To Be Considered For Mets Job  —  Buck Showalter says he'd like to be considered for the Mets' managerial opening, although he admits he's uncomfortable publicly campaigning for it.  —  Listen to your team news NOW.  —  The veteran manager was a guest on Steve Somers' WFAN show on Thursday night.

David Stearns Discusses Brewers Roster Questions  —  Brewers GM David Stearns talked about the upcoming offseason in the wake of his club's Wild Card loss, with Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel among those to cover the proceedings.  —  Despite the disappointing end …