Steve Cohen hiring Sandy Alderson as Mets team president  —  Steve Cohen went back to the future by announcing his intentions to hire Sandy Alderson as team president if he is approved as Mets owner.  That could help Cohen's ownership candidacy and bode poorly for Brodie Van Wagenen's job security.

Mets' loss to Rays kills playoff momentum, gives Tampa AL East title  —  The thing that has evaded the Mets most all season also skirted them in their final home game of 2020: a much-needed win.  —  Michael Wacha, in what was very likely his last start as a Met, surrendered four earned runs …

Molina reaches 2,000 hits as Cardinals top Brewers 4-2  —  Yadier Molina's two singles didn't figure in the scoring Thursday night as the Cardinals downed the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 at Busch Stadium.  But they made history.  —  After Molina legged out an infield single in the second inning …

Sources: Chicago Cubs planning for reduced capacity at Wrigley Field to start 2021 MLB season  —  The Chicago Cubs laid off about 25% of their business staff on Thursday because of a loss in revenue and in anticipation of an uncertain 2021, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.

Alex Gordon To Retire At Season's End  —  Royals icon Alex Gordon is set to announce his retirement after a 14-year career at the Major League level, reports Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com (via Twitter).  The club has confirmed Gordon's retirement.  He'll play out the remainder of the current season before formally calling it a career.

Red Sox highlights: Orioles dominate in Boston's 2020 Fenway finale  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … The Boston Red Sox weren't able to extend their win streak in the final game at Fenway Park for the 2020 MLB season.  —  The Sox entered Thursday night's matchup …

MLB, Turner Finalize Seven-Year Rights Extension Through '28  —  MLB and Turner Sports finalized a seven-year media rights deal that sources say will see the media company pay around $535 million per year through '28.  Turner now pays an average of $325 million a year under an eight-year deal …

Rangers Designate Nick Goody, Select Andrew Romine  —  The Rangers have designated right-hander Nick Goody for assignment and selected infielder Andrew Romine, the team announced.  —  Goody, whom the Rangers claimed from the Indians last winter, has posted a couple of respectable seasons since he debuted in 2015 with the Yankees.

Latest On Chris Sale, Eduardo Rodriguez  —  The Red Sox have gone all season without their two best starters, left-handers Chris Sale and Eduardo Rodriguez, because of health problems.  Thanks in part to their absences, the Red Sox have gone a horrible 22-34 - the second-worst record in the American League.

Braves beat Marlins again 9-4, but Fried hurt in 1st inning  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer and the  —  Atlanta Braves cruised to their third straight win over the  —  Miami Marlins, 9-4 Wednesday night in a game overshadowed by

MLB promised free COVID-19 testing for essential workers.  We're still waiting  —  Tucked away in Major League Baseball's 113-page manual for playing through the coronavirus pandemic is a subtle assurance from the league and its owners to the public that baseball in 2020 …

Diamondbacks sweep Rangers, but how will that impact draft position?  —  The Diamondbacks entered their final homestand of the year with a slate of games that have no bearing on the playoff race.  That is not to say they do no matter.  —  The Diamondbacks will not pick first overall in next year's draft …