Dodgers take World Series opener as offense stings Rays  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Celebrate responsibly.  —  His right shoulder still sore from the overamped forearm bash that popped it out on Sunday, Cody Bellinger ditched the forearm but kept the bash, opting for foot taps all around …

New guidelines open California stadiums to limited fans, but Santa Clara Co. says no to 49ers  —  Coronavirus: 49ers, SF Giants, Oakland Athletics could allow limited-capacity fans under California reopening plan, pending county approval  —  The state of California opened the door …

Padres' Luis Campusano arrested in Georgia, accused of felony marijuana possession  —  Catcher allegedly had 79 grams of marijuana in car when pulled over Saturday morning  —  Padres catcher Luis Campusano was arrested Saturday in Georgia on suspicion of felony marijuana possession.

One More Hurdle for Rays to Climb in Earning MLB Respect  —  Let's see, the Dodgers had run off three consecutive wins in order to rally and knock off the Braves in the NLCS so they could advance to the World Series.  The Yankees never got past the the AL Division Series, getting eliminated by the Rays.

AP Interview: Manfred likes larger playoff, runner in extras  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ahead of a World Series capping the pandemic-shortened season, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he hopes to keep two of this year's innovations: expanded playoffs and starting extra innings with runners on second base.

Q&A: Full, 37-minute interview with former Astros GM Jeff Luhnow  —  For the first time since being fired, Luhnow spoke about the scandal, his future plans and more  —  HOUSTON - On January 13, Astros Manager A.J. Hinch and General Manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended by Major League Baseball …

Rangers Claim Art Warren  —  The Rangers announced Wednesday that they've claimed right-hander Art Warren off waivers from the division-rival Mariners.  The move brings Texas' 40-man roster to a total of 39 players and drops Seattle's to a count of 33.  —  Warren, 27, has just 5 1/3 big …

Yadier Molina Seeking Two-Year Deal  —  Cardinals icon Yadier Molina saw his three-year, $60MM contract expire at season's end, which could potentially send him into the open market for the first time in his 17-year big league career.  There's sure to be mutual interest in extending the relationship …

Three free agents to watch in the World Series  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Los Angeles and Tampa Bay start the World Series on Tuesday night.  In a week, Major League Baseball will have a new champion.  And, both teams will start making their changes afterward, like everyone across the league.

Philadelphia Phillies pitching coach Bryan Price retires after one year with team  —  PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies pitching coach Bryan Price is retiring from a full-time coaching capacity.  —  The 58-year-old Price spent one season with the Phillies.