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.

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 …

David Ross introduced as new manager of Cubs  —  CHICAGO — New Cubs manager David Ross and team president Theo Epstein pushed back on the notion that Ross simply will be an extension of the front office after working as a special assistant in it over the past three years.  —  Ross is set out to be his own man.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

Stephen Strasburg is a Postseason God  —  In 2012, Stephen Strasburg didn't pitch for Washington in the postseason after being shut down due to injury concerns.  He did make his playoff debut in 2014, and in one start gave up two runs in five innings while striking out just two with a walk and a hit-by-pitch.

Sources: Pirates planning to fire GM Neal Huntington to complete house-cleaning  —  Many this offseason clamored for the Pirates to clean house, to go in a completely different direction.  —  They did, albeit in delayed, disjointed fashion.  —  The Pirates have fired general manager Neal Huntington …

Jets looking to trade Le'Veon Bell before Tuesday deadline: sources  —  Could Le'Veon Bell's time with the Jets already be coming to an end?  —  The Daily News has learned that Gang Green is amenable to dealing the perennial Pro Bowl running back for the right price before the 4 p.m. trade deadline.