Top News:
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
As Baseball Considers Its Future, Parity Isn't the Problem — Payroll disparity can make the sport seem unfair, but M.L.B. has had 14 different teams win championships since 2000 — more than the other major American men's sports. — HOUSTON — A general manager's job is to build World Series teams.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com
RELATED:
USA Today:
2021 MLB World Series predictions: Experts split on Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros in Fall Classic — The 2021 World Series between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves begins Tuesday at Minute Maid Park with the two teams squaring off for Major League Baseball's ultimate prize.
Discussion:
CNN, Sports Illustrated, The Crawfish Boxes, Sportico, FanSided, MLB Baseball News …, Decider, Call to the Pen and The Athletic
Joc Pederson / ThePlayerTribune:
Atlanta — I'll give you another example real quick. So we're in L.A. for a series near the end of the summer — and my wife has this great stylist there who comes to the house to do hers and the kids' hair. And since I'm around, the stylist asks if I want to do anything with mine.
Discussion:
Bleacher Nation, Cubs Insider, MLB Baseball News … and baseballmusings.com
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
As scandal lingers, Houston Astros say they're not motivated by narratives or outside noise: ‘We all want to win’ — HOUSTON — The Houston Astros are sticking to a theme they've mastered since returning to the national stage after their sign-stealing scandal came to light in 2019 …
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
One big happy family? Not for Snitkers as father, son duel in Braves-Astros World Series — HOUSTON — In any World Series, themes of resilience and perseverance and love will abound. You don't navigate a 162-game season and three rounds of playoffs without them.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Major League Baseball work stoppage almost certain on Dec. 2 — HOUSTON (AP) — Baseball's ninth work stoppage and first in 26 years appears almost certain to start Dec. 2, freezing the free-agent market and threatening the start of spring training in February.
RELATED:
Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
MLB ‘almost certain’ to have first work stoppage in 26 years, per report — Major League Baseball appears headed for its first work stoppage since 1994-95 players' strike. A work stoppage beginning on Dec. 2 is “almost certain,” Ronald Blum of the Associated Press writes.
Discussion:
Daily Breeze and Beyond the Box Score
Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Dave Roberts ‘expecting, hoping’ he can work out contract extension with Dodgers — The Dodgers' season-ending loss in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday potentially signaled the end of an era. — Five prominent contributors are scheduled …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Baseball News … and True Blue LA
RELATED:
Jaylon Thompson / USA Today:
Los Angeles Dodgers face lingering questions amid critical offseason
Discussion:
Los Angeles Times, Yahoo News and MLB Baseball News …
Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Dodgers will start Walker Buehler on short rest in NLCS Game 6
Discussion:
True Blue LA, New York Post and Daily News
Alan Blinder / New York Times:
Atlanta Topples Dodgers to Reach First World Series Since 1999
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and baseballmusings.com
Jaylon Thompson / USA Today:
Braves oust defending champion Dodgers to reach World Series for first time since 1999
Discussion:
FiveThirtyEight, MLB Baseball News …, Los Angeles Times, NBCSports.com and Chicago Sun-Times
Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Braves end Dodgers' season in NLCS Game 6, advance to World Series
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles, Los Angeles Times, Daily News, FanGraphs Baseball, The Ringer, New York Post, Daily Breeze and Sportsnet.ca
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Scherzer won't start Game 6 of NLCS; Walker Buehler gets nod
Discussion:
USA Today, MLB Baseball News … and baseballmusings.com
Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres have interviewed Rojas, Shildt; close to hiring pitching coach — Padres interview two dismissed managers as they work to replace Jayce Tingler — The Padres have completed two managerial interviews and are believed to have agreed to terms with a pitching coach.
Nick Groke / The Athletic:
Rockies shake up staff, replace Steve Foster with Darryl Scott: Sources — The Rockies shook up their major-league coaching staff for the first time in several years, moving pitching coach Steve Foster off the bench and replacing him with bullpen coach Darryl Scott, sources confirmed to The Athletic on Monday night.
Discussion:
Rox Pile, Denver Post, MLB Trade Rumors, Purple Row and MLB.com
Fred Robledo / SGV Tribune:
San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week: Robert Lucero, San Gabriel — Lucero has been named the boys athlete of the week — San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week — Name: Robert Lucero School: San Gabriel Sport: Football Year: Junior — Noteworthy: In San Gabriel's first win …
Discussion:
Daily News
Associated Press:
Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. assumes “dream come true” ownership stake in Seattle Mariners group — SEATTLE — Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. is investing in the Seattle Mariners in a way he never has before. — He'll be part of the ownership going forward.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com
Brian Murphy / MLB.com:
Silver Slugger Award finalists announced — The best hitters in baseball were recognized on Monday when the finalists for the Silver Slugger Award were announced by Louisville Slugger. — The award recognizes the best offensive performers at each position in each league.
Discussion:
Athletics Nation, Kings of Kauffman, Beyond the Box Score and McCovey Chronicles
