NL Silver Slugger finalists announced; AL tomorrow  —  Louisville Slugger announced the National League finalists for the 2025 Silver Slugger Award on Wednesday.  The American League finalists will be revealed on Thursday.  —  The NL winners will be announced on Thursday, Nov. 6 …

Angels hire former catcher Kurt Suzuki as new manager  —  The Los Angeles Angels have hired Kurt Suzuki as their new manager, turning to the longtime major league catcher with no professional coaching experience to help turn around a franchise navigating the longest playoff drought in the major leagues.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups charged in illegal poker operation tied to Mafia: Sources  —  Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested in a separate but related betting case.  —  Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game …

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Braves' next manager just might be occupied at World Series  —  ATLANTA — Now that the Angels have hired Kurt Suzuki as their next skipper, it would make sense for the Braves to name Tyler Flowers as their new manager.  —  Now, that I've got your attention with an opening paragraph featuring …

Grading Out Rangers Impressive Defense that Set Major League Record  —  The Texas Rangers were unable to make the playoffs in 2024, but one can't blame the defense for that failure.  —  The Texas Rangers have taken quite a bit of heat for their offensive issues in 2025.

Emmanuel Clase wants to pitch in Venezuela while under MLB investigation, but Guardians say no  —  The Cleveland Guardians will not grant permission for star reliever Emmanuel Clase, who is under gambling investigation by Major League Baseball, to pitch in the Venezuelan winter league …

Snell gets Game 1, Yamamoto Game 2 for Dodgers in Toronto  —  LOS ANGELES — Blake Snell will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will follow in Game 2 for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays, manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday.

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner score 24 points each and Orlando beats Miami 125-121  —  Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.  Share  —  Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner scored 24 points each, Desmond Bane added 23 in his Orlando debut …

'Mistake that I've learned from' |  Pacers rookie apologizes after brief police chase and arrest in Indianapolis  —  Kam Jones was drafted this year.  He was arrested after a chase on I-65 that ended near the Fletcher Avenue exit in Fountain Square.