Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will return next season  —  Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who has been heavily criticized in the aftermath of the club's stunning season-ending loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, will return next season, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.

Curt Schilling wants back in baseball, and has interest in Phillies, Red Sox jobs  —  Curt Schilling, who hasn't thrown a pitch since the 2007 World Series but has since become one of the sport's most polarizing figures for his right-wing political views, wants back in the game.

This map shows where the Saddleridge fire is burning in Sylmar  —  Mandatory evacuations are in place for a section of Sylmar, due to the Saddleridge fire, which was first reported near the 210 Freeway at Yarnell Street around 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. … View Comments  —  Join the Conversation

PD: Padres pitcher kicked, tased after breaking into Peoria home  —  PEORIA, AZ — A pitcher for the San Diego Padres was kicked and tased after a Peoria homeowner found him trespassing in his home.  —  Peoria police report that on October 6 about 3:30 a.m., they were called to a home near 91st Avenue …

Braves hope to re-sign third baseman Josh Donaldson  —  The Braves want to retain third baseman Josh Donaldson, though they understand free-agent waters can be unpredictable.  —  When the Braves were eliminated from the postseason Wednesday night, it might've concluded Donaldson's tenure with the team.

2019-20 Qualifying Offer Value To Decline For First Time  —  The value of the qualifying offer will be set at $17.8MM for the coming winter, per Jayson Stark of The Athletic (via Twitter).  That's down by $100K from last year's mark of $17.9MM.  —  In every prior year that the QO has been in existence, it has risen.

Marlins Retain Stottlemyre, Hillman; Gonzalez To Explore Other Opportunities  —  11:10am: While Gonzalez is set to explore other opportunities, the Marlins have agreed to 2020 contracts with pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. and first base/infield coach Trey Hillman, per SiriusXM's Craig Mish (Twitter links).

White Sox Name Frank Menechino Hitting Coach  —  The White Sox announced Thursday that they've named Frank Menechino as their new hitting coach, replacing the previously dismissed Todd Steverson.  —  Menechino, 48, played parts of seven seasons as an infielder with the Athletics and the Blue Jays from 1999 through 2005.