Braves are making the improbable real against the Dodgers in NLCS  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — For a National League Championship Series that seems to relish bringing the improbable to life, even this was outlandish.  It was the ninth inning of Game 2, and Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies yanked …

Houston Astros' Zack Greinke on Dusty Baker leaving him in ALCS Game 4: ‘It was nice having someone have confidence in me’  —  In the age of analytics in baseball, a lot of longtime fans still appreciate the old-school ways.  As baseball's oldest manager, Houston's Dusty Baker has plenty of old school in him.

Chicago White Sox get OK from Los Angeles Angels to talk to Tony La Russa about job, source says  —  The Los Angeles Angels have granted the Chicago White Sox permission to interview Tony La Russa for their managerial opening, a source told ESPN on Wednesday, confirming a report from USA Today.

Mets' Dominic Smith nominated for prestigious Hank Aaron Award  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Mets 1B/OF/DH Dominic Smith has been nominated for the 2020 Hank Aaron award, given out each year to the “most outstanding” offensive performer in each league.  —  Along with Smith,

Yankees Will Evaluate Catcher Position  —  The Yankees have largely stuck by catcher Gary Sanchez during what has been an up-and-down career, but it's possible that could change before next season.  Asked Wednesday about Sanchez's status, general manager Brian Cashman was not willing to commit …

Max Stassi Undergoes Hip Surgery  —  The Angels announced that catcher Max Stassi underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip.  He should take around four to six months to recover from the procedure.  —  Considering the timeline for Stassi's surgery, it's possible the Angels …

Murky Financial Forecast Looms Over Yankees' Off-Season Questions  —  The Yankees have several roster issues to solve, but their biggest question is one every M.L.B. team will confront: How much can they spend after a pandemic-affected season?  —  At some point this off-season …

Billy Beane Set to Leave Baseball Behind in Fenway Sports Deal  —  He could turn to other sports ventures, including European soccer, working with billionaire John Henry  —  The proposed deal to take the parent company of the Boston Red Sox public leaves Billy Beane, the Oakland Athletics executive of …

Manny Margot latest to star for Tampa Bay Rays with 3-run HR, stunning catch in ALCS Game 2  —  The Tampa Bay Rays, a team that relies on small contributions from the many rather than large contributions from the few, seem to uncover a new hero with each step along their path to the American League pennant.

Joe Morgan, driving force of Big Red Machine, dies at 77  —  CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Morgan, the Hall of Fame second baseman who became the sparkplug of the Big Red Machine and the prototype for baseball's artificial turf era, has died.  He was 77.  —  He died at his home Sunday in Danville …