Max Scherzer cleared to start potential Game 7 of World Series  —  HOUSTON — Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said ailing ace Max Scherzer will — for now — start Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, if Washington is able to stave off elimination against the Houston Astros on Tuesday.

Former Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton Arrested On Allegation Of Injury To A Child  —  NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Former Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton turned himself in this afternoon in Fort Worth on an allegation of injury to a child, a 3rd degree felony.  —  CBS 11's Jason Allen …

Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom: The goal is ‘sustained long-term success’  —  A glimpse into the Red Sox' future could be found Monday afternoon at Fenway Park.The Sox' fell short of a playoff berth just a year after winning a World Series.  It was the first time the team missed …

Now that David Ross is in the manager's chair, Cubs turn their attention to coaching staff  —  David Ross' boxes are all (presumably) moved into the manager's office at Wrigley Field and the introductory press conference is in the rearview mirror.  —  Now the  —  Cubs turn their attention to the rest of the coaching staff.

Longtime broadcaster and former MLB player Ron Fairly dies at 81  —  MLB, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, Toronto Blue Jays  —  Ron Fairly, whose career as a player and broadcaster spanned nearly 50 years, has died at the age of 81, the Seattle Mariners announced Wednesday.

If the Dodgers get Francisco Lindor, the Yankees should be all over Corey Seager  —  If you ever wondered why Didi Gregorius hasn't won an All-Star nod or Silver Slugger, blame it on Francisco Lindor.  The Indians shortstop takes all the traits that make the Yankees stud beloved in these parts …

Former NL manager in play for Phillies pitching coach position  —  The Phillies wanted an experienced manager and the same appears to be true of their open pitching coach position.  —  Former Reds manager and longtime big-league pitching coach Bryan Price has emerged as a strong candidate, according to multiple sources.

Interference  —  Trea Turner beats out a slow roller, but is called out as the throw hits him, and he is not in the running lane.  His foot was on the bag when the ball hit him, but I'm not sure that matters.  Instead of runners on second and third, the runner is back at first with one out.

Blue Jays Claim Anthony Bass, Designate Ryan Dull  —  The Blue Jays announced Tuesday that they've claimed right-hander Anthony Bass off waivers from the Mariners.  In a corresponding roster move, Toronto designated fellow right-hander Ryan Dull for assignment.